Fraud Prevention Video Series: Links and TakeawaysBrought to you by Orange Commercial Credit Fraud Tip Series #1 YOUR SHIELD AGAINST FREIGHT FRAUDFraud in the freight industry has skyrocketed by 400% in recent years.Watch the series to learn the basics to spot the red flags from fraudulent...
Freight fraud is plaguing the trucking industry. Fraud and theft of trucked and brokered freight hauling takes many forms. Fraud perpetrators and criminal enterprises against trucking and brokerage account for an estimated 3,500 instances annually—a figure that understates actual occurrences.Freight fraud schemes range from simply...
Recently, we have noticed a spike in claims relating to wide right turns. As a driver, you may be very familiar with this situation. When a driver is preparing to make a wide right turn, other drivers often attempt to pass the commercial vehicle to...
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Washington, D.C. 20590 RE: Request for Comments on Appeal Process: Requests for Data Review (Docket No. FMCSA-2023-0190) To whom it may concern: The National Association of Small Trucking Companies (NASTC), which represents some 15,000 small-business commercial motor carriers, is...
Although fraud is an issue, we have all been aware of for quite some time, it is beginning to be more prevalent in the commercial trucking industry. The increased use of technology in the industry has been greatly beneficial but has also created easier outlets...
As a commercial truck driver today, you face challenges while out over the road. There are countless rules and regulations to abide by to keep you and those around you safe. Although these regulations are extremely helpful, they can also lead to false reports or...
STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OF NASTCThe National Association of Small Trucking Companies (NASTC) is an association with more than 15,000 member companies, nearly all of which are small businesses under the Small Business Administration definition. These small carriers are representative of the over 500,000 that are...
December 7, 2022Sen. Cynthia Lummis Sen, Mark Kelly124 Russell Senate Office Building 516 Hart Senate Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20510 Washington, D.C. 20510Dear Senators Lummis and Kelly:The National Association of Small Trucking Companies (NASTC) is pleased to support the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act. This legislation...
It’s rare indeed to find NASTC on the same side of an argument as the Teamsters Union, but that is the case precisely when it comes to autonomous vehicles.According to Transport Topics, (February 6, 2023), the Teamsters joined Assembly member Cecilia Aguiar-Curry in announcing new...
Sometimes we’re asked how actively we advocate on behalf of our small trucking companies – both NASTC members and non-members.Below is an activity summary of actions taken, comments made, or letters written by NASTC on your behalf in 2022:NASTC Correspondence and Public Comments Filed With...
