February 13, 2026 The Honorable Lee ZeldinAdministratorEnvironmental Protection Agency1200 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.Washington, D.C. 20004 Dear Administrator Zeldin: On behalf of the 14,000 member companies of the National Association of Small Trucking Companies (NASTC), thank you very much for acting boldly and prudently in recent actions that will have...
Below is part 2 of an article that was featured in last quarter’s newsletter from David Owen’s desk concerning the shortsighted nature of many rules, regulations, and laws that come out of Washington. If you recall, the letter was directed at the cost to small...
Starting a trucking company is an exciting step — but for many, it’s also a short-lived one. Industry data shows that 85–90% of new trucking companies fail within their first 2–3 years. The reasons vary, but most come down to the same core challenges:Cash flow...
I have been involved with NASTC’s Annual Conference for 16 years now and I can say that I do not think that I could be prouder of what we accomplished in those 3 days. The breakout sessions and topics were on par with any previous...
At NASTC, we’re not just building a membership list — we’re building a community of successful small trucking companies. That’s why we care about more than just enrollment. We want active members — companies who stay engaged, use the programs, ask questions, and grow with us.But why does...
Owen Charles Owen, Jr. (Charlie), passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 9th at the age of 82. Charlie is preceded in death by his parents, Owen Charles Owen, Sr. and Bonnie Johnson Owen, both of Fayetteville, North Carolina.Charlie is survived by two brothers,...
We are just off the heels of the 2024 NASTC Conference, and if you didn’t make it, you truly missed “The Best Three Days in Trucking”. This year’s event brought together the industry’s brightest minds to address challenges, share innovative solutions, and celebrate trucking excellence. The...
For those of you who did not get the opportunity to experience the NASTC conference this year, I wanted to take a minute to recap some of the highlights from an insurance perspective. Jeff Davis with Fleet Safety Services, LLC, and I had the pleasure...
Byron “Buster” G. Anderson, Jr. passed away ironically on June 6th , the 80th Anniversary of The Normandy Invasion that served as a pre-cursor to the allies World War II’s victory in the European Theatre of War. Buster was a second-generation veteran as was his...
I’m writing this article on May 16, 2024, which just happens to be NASTC’s 35th birthday.Someday I’ll try to recapture the highs and lows of the past 3 ½ decades, but as I told Buster Anderson, my founding partner during those early years: “Keep the...
