Class Overview & Schedule
Upon applying for authority start up companies are inundated with contacts from all segments of the industry. NASTC is proud to take a new approach; an approach that focuses on improving the odds of survival and success as a company grows.
The New Entrant Survival Training curriculum is designed to help prepare small, start-up trucking companies devise and develop an effective business plan to start and successfully operate their company and address common concerns before they become problems.
This program is designed to go beyond simple FMCSA compliance issues and delve into all facets of the difficult challenges facing a start-up company. The one-day course consists of the following curriculum:
Safety And Compliance
Jim Matras, President, ITS Compliance
Rick Gobbell, Former TN Div Administrator, US DOT, FMCSA
Drug and Alcohol Testing
Buster Anderson, Executive Vice President, NASTC
Cash Flow & Financing Your Venture
Kathy Dasal, Dir of Sales & Marketing, Orange Commercial Credit
Insurance
Bill Fralic, President/CEO, Bill Fralic Insurance Services
Brenda Watson, President, TIP National
Kevin Stout, Vice President, Bill Fralic Insurance Services
Fuel Management
Bob Kelso, President/CEO, Quality Fuel Network
Polly Summa, Vice President of Partner Services, FleetOne
Affordable and Effective Use of Technology
Robert J. Harter, President, NASTek National
Growth Management
David Owen, President, NASTC
Accounting
Richard Bell, JD, CPA, President, Bell & Company
Legal Issues and Contracts
Henry E. Seaton, ESQ, NASTC General Counsel
and Partner in law firm Seaton & Husk
Cost Per Mile, Lane Analysis, Daily Management Data
Robert J. Harter and Richard Bell
Truck Maintenance
Darry Stuart, President/CEO, DWS Fleet Management Services
Finding and Keeping GOOD Drivers
Dan Baker, Speaker, Teacher, and Consultant to the trucking Industry
Saturday Bonus Classes
We offer bonus-training on Saturday that will break down into two sessions. These courses are totally optional and are included with your NEST Class registration. Saturday’s schedule begins with Drug & Alcohol Training which includes Supervisory Training as required by the DOT regulations and 5-year STT and Collector Training that allows you to comply on site with the drug and alcohol testing requirements. Lunch will be provided as we begin the MYSTC Software session, an in-depth review of our management application designed specifically for small trucking companies.
Schedule & Registration
Click Here to Download The New Entrant Survival Training Class Schedule & Registration Form For 2021
Click Here to use our online registration form
To Print Out And Mail/Fax A Registration Form Click Here or call
800.264.8580
for more information
2023 Class Schedule Dates
January 20th
February 17th
March 17th
April 21st
May 19th
June 16th
July 21st
August 18th
September 15th
October 20th
December 8th
Lodging, Travel & Directions
Hotels near the Training Center
Red Roof Inn North - Goodlettsville
110 NORTHGATE DRIVE
GOODLETTSVILLE, TN 37072
UNITED STATES
615-859-2537
(Press "0" and make reservation
through front desk directly)
*NASTC RATE - $59.99 + Tax
11.5 Miles from Nest Class
Quality Inn & Suites
1001 Village Green Xingg
GALLATIN, TN 37066
UNITED STATES
615-451-4494
(Visit Above Link To Reserve
Room At The Discounted Rate)
*NASTC RATE - $82.00 + Tax
4 Miles from Nest Class
Sleep Inn
983 Village Green Crossing
GALLATIN, TN 37066
UNITED STATES
615-989-9414
*NASTC RATE - $85.00 + Tax
4.1 Miles from Nest Class
Holiday Inn Express
615 EAST MAIN STREET
HENDERSONVILLE, TN 37075
UNITED STATES
(615) 824-0022
*NASTC RATE - $119.00 + Tax
2.8 Miles from Nest Class