FleetCollect, a trucking compliance software platform serving owner-operators and small fleets across the United States, has unveiled an AI connector that integrates with popular assistants like ChatGPT and Claude. This connector, built on the Model Context Protocol (MCP), allows users to ask plain-language questions about their IFTA fuel tax, DOT compliance, and carrier data, streamlining access to critical information.
The connector addresses a common pain point for small carriers: essential operating data is often scattered across quarterly IFTA reports, driver files, dispatch logs, and federal databases. Traditionally, retrieving this information required navigating multiple screens and manually interpreting records. With the FleetCollect connector, users can connect their account once and then simply 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?" The AI provides direct answers drawn from the user's own data.
Beyond internal data, the connector offers live FMCSA carrier vetting. Users can check any motor carrier by USDOT or MC number, receiving operating authority, insurance, and safety information from live Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration data. This feature is particularly useful for brokers and dispatchers who need to verify partners quickly without leaving their conversation.
Security and privacy are paramount in the design. All 14 tools in the connector are read-only, meaning the AI can only look up and summarize information—it cannot modify, delete, or place orders. Driver personally identifiable information, such as emails, phone numbers, and license numbers, is filtered out and never returned. Each request is scoped to the authenticated account, ensuring users only see their own data. The connector employs OAuth 2.1 with Dynamic Client Registration and PKCE, the current standard for third-party application access, allowing users to authorize the connection with their existing FleetCollect login and revoke it at any time.
Herman Armstrong, founder of FleetCollect, emphasized the practical benefits: "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 information is available at https://fleetcollect.net/developers.
FleetCollect's platform encompasses IFTA fuel tax tracking, DOT Driver Qualification File management under 49 CFR Part 391, and a nationwide DOT drug and alcohol testing program—all now accessible through a single AI connector. This development marks a significant step in making compliance data more accessible and actionable for small carriers, potentially reducing administrative burden and improving operational efficiency.
