Freight brokers face increasing legal, financial, and operational risks: not just from their own mistakes, but also from the negligence of the motor carriers they hire. In some cases, brokers are held responsible for negligent hiring if a carrier’s actions cause damage, even though the...
COLLECTION SITE FEESIf your company uses a clinic for a drug test or alcohol test to be done, please know that NASTC does not pay for those services. Your company is responsible for any and all fees accrued by using a clinic. These fees may...
Changes are coming to Medical Certificate reporting for all CDL drivers. Beginning June 23, 2025, Certified Medical Examiners (CMEs) must electronically submit exam results for CDL drivers to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The records must be sent by midnight of the next...
I wanted to take a few minutes and remind our members that if you are in the market or need for insurance, new or renewal, our team is the perfect resource for your needs. We understand that you may have a trusted resource that you lean...
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) have made some upcoming changes to their Out-of-Service criteria which will take effect on April 1. Much thought and consideration is put into these important modifications to the North American Standard Out of Service Criteria Handbook. This year’s changes...
As we move closer to the end of the calendar year, open enrollment options will begin for healthcare providers. NASTC and NASTC Insurance Services LLC, is fortunate to have a partner resource that can assist you with navigating the shark infested water of the Health...
We had a wonderful “Best Three Days in Trucking” NASTC Conference last week! Thank you to all who were able to join us in Nashville, it was a pleasure getting to spend a few days with all of you! Everyone that was not able to...
We have recently seen a spike in claims reporting over the last several weeks. There are a few key details to know about the claims process and how you as the company can help the adjuster to resolve the claim quickly and efficiently.When your driver...
With cargo theft rising year over year, it has become more difficult to secure trusted methods of Spike or Single Load Excess Cargo. Brokers, carriers, and agents have less options in the last couple of years, because insurance options and carriers in this market have...
As the FMCSA begins to restructure the registration process for carriers and brokers, it is imperative to have your ducks in a row. Recent discussions held by the FMCSA have brought light to how severe fraud and double brokering has become in the industry. As...