Arlington, Virginia — Today, the American Trucking Associations applauded the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for taking a first step toward a new pilot program to allow non-military commercial drivers under the age of 21 to operate in interstate commerce. “ATA supports FMCSA’s efforts to expand on its current work examining younger commercial drivers,” said […]
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BREAKING – Senator Collins Joins as Co-Sponsor of DRIVE-Safe Act
May 14, 2019Today, Maine Senator Susan Collins office has signed on as a co-sponsor to the DRIVE-Safe Act. Members of the MMTA discussed this important piece of legislation with her during our Call-on-Washington in April and she has been very receptive to supporting this apprenticeship program because highway safety is at the forefront of the bill. Senator […]
Trucking Executives, Transportation Experts Discuss Distracted Driving
April 15, 2019TRANSPORT TOPICS ARTICLE – CLICK HERE
The trucking industry is desperate for drivers — autonomous vehicles can help (CNBC video – 13m)
April 15, 2019Inside Maine – Senator King Podcast Talks About DRIVE-Safe Act
April 1, 2019CLICK HERE FOR AUDIO (10 minutes 14 seconds)