The unintended consequences of automated carrier vetting.Imagine doing everything right for years, only to be rejected by a broker in a second by a rule you cannot see.Welcome to automated carrier vetting!Modern carrier vetting systems emerged for a reason. Fraud has grown faster and more...
I’m excited to share something we’ve been working on behind the scenes for a while now.MYSTC has officially added a Maintenance Module and it is a game changer.If you’re running trucks, you already know maintenance is not optional. It is either scheduled and controlled or...
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...
Attention NASTC Members in the following states:AR, AZ, GA, IL, KY, MI, MN, MS, NM, OH, SC, PA, UT, WI, WVGive NASTC Insurance Services a call today to discuss Canal’s New Driven Program. This enhanced program will allow you to be billed for your insurance...
February 13, 2026The Honorable Lee ZeldinAdministratorEnvironmental Protection Agency1200 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.Washington, D.C. 20004Dear 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...
Court Blocks FMCSA Rule Targeting Non-Domiciled CDL DriversLast week, a federal court blocked the FMCSA’s new rule that aimed to phase out non-domiciled CDL holders — many of whom operate with unverifiable drivingrecords. The rule was designed to improve safety and accountability across the industry.NASTC...
The QED A-150 Saliva Alcohol Screening Device is no longer manufactured. If you currently have QEDs, you can still use them until you run out or they expire. We are now using a new device called the Alco Screen 02. If you are an STT...
Dear Member:In a podcast conversation with Kevin Rutherford recently, we discussed the pros and cons of communication through emails, blogs, and texts versus real conversation in person or via the telephone. In business today I feel there are many misinterpretations and misunderstandings directly resulting from...
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...
Fuel card skimming and fraud are rampant across the industry. A single compromised card can create major headaches for both your company and your drivers. If this has happened to your company, you know exactly what that feels like.Criminals behind fuel card fraud often break...
