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...
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...
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...