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...
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...
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...
