Driver Compliance Is Changing. Are You Seeing What Happens Between Annual MVR Reviews?The implementation of National Registry II (NRII) has changed the way medical certification information is reported. As the final states transition to NRII, medical certification information is transmitted electronically through FMCSA to the...
If I had a dollar for every time my car beeps at me for doing something it thinks I shouldn't, I’d be rich! You see, the way Southern backroads are built, you can take a curve much smoother when you use both lanes to keep...
If you’ve been waiting for a reason to make plans for the NASTC Conference, consider this your sign: the 2026 speaker lineup is one you won’t want to miss.This year’s conference brings together some of the most respected voices in trucking, business, leadership and beyond...
For motor carriers, safety performance affects more than compliance. It can also have a direct impact on efficiency and operating costs. FMCSA’s Inspection Selection System (ISS) uses safety data to help enforcement officers determine which vehicles should be inspected. Fleets with stronger safety performance may...
August 6, 2026 The Honorable Mike Collins The Honorable Ashley Moody2251 Rayburn House Office Building 387 Russell Senate Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20515 Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Rep. Collins and Sen. Moody: The National Association of Small Trucking Companies (NASTC) writes to express its deepest appreciation and strongest support...
July 15, 2026The Honorable Sean P. DuffySecretaryU.S. Department of Transportation1200 New Jersey Avenue, SEWashington, DC 20590Dear Secretary Duffy:I know it’s over-used and trite, but conventional wisdom contributed this nugget to me which I have found to be almost always correct.“To continue to do the same...
Many awards programs recognize larger fleets and businesses, likewise individual drivers and owner-operators. Six years ago, Overdrive launched a competition dedicated to owner-operators who’ve taken the big step of getting their own authority and growing beyond one truck, whether they’re still driving or now in...
For 20 plus years, NASTC has proudly supported the Carson Scholars Fund. We were honored to be a signature sponsor at their recent Carson Scholars Awards Banquet in Chattanooga, TN. Dr. Carson, the renowned pediatric neurosurgeon and former presidential candidate along with his wife, Candy, will...
