FleetCollect, a trucking compliance software platform for owner-operators and small fleets, has introduced an AI connector that allows users to query their fleet data using plain language through AI assistants like Claude and ChatGPT. The connector, built on the Model Context Protocol (MCP), enables truckers to access information from IFTA fuel tax reports, DOT compliance files, and carrier databases without navigating complex dashboards.
The new tool addresses a common pain point for small carriers: critical operational data is often scattered across multiple systems, making it time-consuming to retrieve. With the FleetCollect connector, users can ask questions such as “What were my IFTA miles by state for the last quarter?” or “Which of my drivers have documents expiring in the next 30 days?” and receive immediate, straightforward answers based on their own data. This integration aims to save time and reduce errors by providing direct access to essential information.
One of the standout features is the live FMCSA carrier vetting. Users can check any motor carrier’s operating authority, insurance, and safety status by entering a USDOT or MC number. This function is particularly useful for brokers and dispatchers who need to verify partners quickly, potentially enhancing safety and compliance across the industry.
Security and privacy are paramount in this design. The connector operates on a read-only basis, meaning the AI can summarize and retrieve data but cannot alter, delete, or create records. Additionally, driver personally identifiable information (PII) such as emails, phone numbers, and license numbers are filtered out and never returned. Each request is scoped to the authenticated user’s account, ensuring that operators only see their own data. The connector uses OAuth 2.1 with Dynamic Client Registration and PKCE, allowing users to authorize the connection with their existing FleetCollect login and revoke it at any time.
“Owner-operators didn’t get into trucking to click through dashboards,” said Herman Armstrong, founder of FleetCollect. “We built this so a driver can just ask—’what do I owe in IFTA,’ ‘which of my guys is about to expire,’ ‘is this carrier legit’—and get a straight answer from their own numbers. We made it read-only and privacy-filtered on purpose: it answers questions, it doesn’t touch your data.”
The connector is now available to FleetCollect subscribers and is being submitted to the Claude connector directory and the ChatGPT app directory. Operators can connect using the server URL https://app.fleetcollect.net/mcp. More details can be found at https://fleetcollect.net/developers.
FleetCollect’s platform includes IFTA fuel tax tracking, DOT Driver Qualification File management under 49 CFR Part 391, and a nationwide DOT drug and alcohol testing program. By integrating AI, the company aims to make compliance management more accessible and efficient for small fleets, potentially reducing administrative burdens and improving regulatory adherence.
