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.
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The National Association of Small Trucking Companies presents