FleetCollect, a trucking compliance software platform for owner-operators and small fleets, has announced the launch of a nationwide AI connector that allows users to query their IFTA fuel tax, DOT compliance, and carrier data using natural language through AI assistants like Claude and ChatGPT. The connector is built on the Model Context Protocol (MCP), an open standard for securely connecting AI assistants to external data and tools.
The new connector addresses a common pain point for small carriers: critical operational data is often scattered across various records, including quarterly IFTA reports, driver files, dispatch logs, and federal databases. Traditionally, accessing this information required navigating multiple screens and manual review. With the connector, operators can link their FleetCollect account to an AI assistant once and then ask questions in plain language, 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?' The AI provides direct answers drawn from the carrier's own data.
Beyond internal data, the connector offers live FMCSA carrier vetting. Users can check any motor carrier by USDOT or MC number using real-time Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration data, retrieving operating authority, insurance, and safety information. This feature is particularly valuable for brokers and dispatchers who need to verify partners quickly without leaving the conversation.
Security and privacy are central to the connector's design. All 14 tools are read-only, meaning the AI can only look up and summarize information—it cannot modify, delete, or initiate actions. Driver personally identifiable information (PII), such as emails, phone numbers, and license numbers, is filtered out and never returned. Every request is scoped to the authenticated account, ensuring operators only see their own data. The connector uses OAuth 2.1 with Dynamic Client Registration and PKCE, modern authentication standards that allow users to authorize the connection with their existing FleetCollect login and revoke access at any time.
Herman Armstrong, founder of FleetCollect, explained the motivation behind the feature: 'Owner-operators didn't get into trucking to click through dashboards. 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 available to current FleetCollect subscribers and is being submitted to the Claude connector directory and the ChatGPT app directory. Operators can connect today using the server URL https://app.fleetcollect.net/mcp. More details are available at https://fleetcollect.net/developers.
This launch represents a significant step in integrating AI into trucking operations, potentially simplifying compliance management for small carriers and enhancing efficiency across the industry.
