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Industry News

  • ATA Reports FMCSA Emergency Declaration Expansion and Extension December 2, 2020
  • MMTA Asks Mills for Vaccination Distribution Clarification November 17, 2020
  • Trucking Must Prepare for Climate Initiatives October 19, 2020
  • MMTA Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Transition October 15, 2020
  • Hours Of Service Changes Clarified – Change Does Not Impact Maine 100 Air Mile Exemption October 7, 2020
  • ATA Praises DOL Proposal Clarifying Status of Independent Contractors September 23, 2020
  • FMCSA Announces Extension of CDL/CLP/Med Card Waivers September 21, 2020
  • 2021 UCR Registration Period Will Begin On October 1, 2020 September 16, 2020
  • MAINE BMV UPDATES (September, 2020) September 16, 2020
  • US Department of Commerce & SBA Offers Loan Guidance September 14, 2020
  • Maine Truck PAC Golf Tournament Results September 10, 2020
  • Pilot Program Announced for 18-20 Yr Olds to Drive in Interstate Commerce September 4, 2020
  • CVSA’s Brake Safety Week August 23-29, 2020 August 18, 2020
  • FMCSA Extends and Modifies Emergency Declaration August 12, 2020
  • John W. Austin Memorial Scholarship Fund Increases Future Awards August 7, 2020
  • MMTA Announces Event and Safety Award Details July 20, 2020
  • Kevin Hancock (Hancock Lumber) Communicates Business Concerns May 1, 2020
  • Coronavirus – PPE Resource Page April 16, 2020
  • ATA OFFERS COVID-19 INFORMATION HUB March 19, 2020
  • FMCSA Expands Emergency Declaration March 18, 2020
  • Governor Mills Takes Further Steps to Respond to COVID-19, Protect Health and Safety of Maine People March 18, 2020
  • Governor Mills, Legislature Spearhead Emergency Legislative Package to Respond to COVID-19 March 18, 2020
  • Trucking to Trump Admin: Help Keep Rest Stops Open March 18, 2020
  • CURFEWS, QUARANTINES AND OTHER RESTRICTIONS? March 16, 2020
  • Caronavirus Response – #ThankaTrucker March 16, 2020
  • FMCSA SUSPENDS HOS REGS FOR EMERGENCY RELIEF RELATED TO COVID-19 (ATA) March 13, 2020
  • New TSA Rule Will Allow Holders of TWIC Cards to Obtain Hazmat Endorsements March 11, 2020
  • FMCSA Advances Final Rule on HOS to the White House March 4, 2020
  • Safety Management Council March 3, 2020
  • Posted Roads – Mud Season in Maine! March 2, 2020
  • MMTA OFFERS TIA TIRE SAFETY TRAINING February 25, 2020
  • Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Detects Nearly 8,000 Violations Since Jan. 6 February 21, 2020
  • PPH Commentary: Regional climate collaboration is a critical policy debate – not just political division February 20, 2020
  • DOT CBD NOTICE February 18, 2020
  • PTSC & TDC COMPETITION REGISTRATION OPENS February 12, 2020
  • Want to Hear More About Electric Trucks? February 11, 2020
  • FMCSA Announces Final Rulemaking for 2020 UCR Fees – 2020 Registration Period to Open Soon January 29, 2020
  • FMCSA Delays ELDT Rule January 29, 2020
  • The Importance of Ancillary Benefits January 21, 2020
  • MMTA Annual Banquet Awards & Wrap-up January 20, 2020
  • CLEARING UP THE CLEARINGHOUSE CONFUSION January 18, 2020
  • MMTA WCT Applies for 5% Rate Reduction January 17, 2020
  • A Q&A on TCI (VTDigger) January 4, 2020
  • Start of 2020 UCR Registration Period Remains Delayed January 4, 2020
  • 2020 Online Buyers Guide Now Available January 3, 2020
  • FMCSA Increases D&A Testing Rate – Policy Update Needed December 27, 2019
  • MMTA OFFERS FIRST WEBINAR – DRUG & ALCOHOL CLEARINGHOUSE December 15, 2019
  • MMTA RELEASES 2020 TRAINING/EVENT SCHEDULE December 15, 2019
  • 8 States Sign Statement to Accelerate Transition to Zero-Emission Trucks and Buses (Heavy Duty Trucking) December 13, 2019
  • RI Trucking Association Blasts RI Company for Racking Up $75K in Unpaid Turnpike Tolls December 10, 2019
  • Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Reminder December 5, 2019
  • CVSA: The Dec. 17 ELD Rule Deadline is Real (HDT) December 4, 2019
  • Register Now for MMTA Annual Banquet November 18, 2019
  • Winter Driving – Be Prepared November 15, 2019
  • The Snow and Ice Removal Challenge November 15, 2019
  • AOBRD… ELD… ARE YOU COMPLIANT? November 1, 2019
  • Highway Funding Presentation – Brian Bouchard (H.O. Bouchard) October 24, 2019
  • Wheel Off Why and How to Prevent It from the Roadside Inspectors View – Guest Article October 18, 2019
  • Wheel & Hub Safety Awareness Trainings Scheduled October 6, 2019
  • Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Enrollment Opens October 3, 2019
  • FleetScreen (MMTA’s D&A Partner) Acquired by DISA September 30, 2019
  • Start of 2020 UCR Registration Delayed September 27, 2019
  • MMTA Letter to Governor Mills on USMCA September 18, 2019
  • MMTA/APTA Transportation Safety Conference Presentations September 16, 2019
  • MMTA MEMBERS ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT COMMENTS ON HOS PROPOSALS September 13, 2019
  • A better way to fund road repair? State commission will look for it (WCSH-6 Video) September 12, 2019
  • ATA Tells Congress to Put Brakes on Spread of Tolls September 12, 2019
  • DOTAuthority.com ordered to refund businesses $757,946 (Landline) August 23, 2019
  • The Importance of Tire Safety – Guest Column August 16, 2019
  • Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Publishes Hours of Service Proposal to Improve Safety and Increase Flexibility for Commercial Drivers August 14, 2019
  • FMCSA PROPOSING PERMANENT AND EXPANDED VERSION OF THE 2017 CRASH PREVENTABILITY DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM August 8, 2019
  • ATRI Opens Industry Issues Survey July 30, 2019
  • Commercial Vehicle Safety Summit: Best Practices for Industry & Law Enforcement July 30, 2019
  • ATA Releases Updated Driver Shortage Report and Forecast July 24, 2019
  • ATA Praises DOL Opinion Letter on Sleeper Berth Time July 22, 2019
  • MMTA/APTA TRANSPORTATION SAFETY CONFERENCE July 15, 2019
  • 2019 FLEET SAFETY AWARDS & SAFETY DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR July 15, 2019
  • AOBRD TO ELD NOT AS EASY AS IT SEEMS July 2, 2019
  • Final Workers’ Compensation Legislation Wrap-Up June 17, 2019
  • Workers’ Comp. Legislation – Updates and Information June 14, 2019
  • FMCSA Launches Interstate Pilot Program for Drivers Ages 18-20 With Military Experience June 4, 2019
  • Roadcheck 2019 May 23, 2019
  • Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (form 2290) May 23, 2019
  • Golf Tournament Registration Open May 14, 2019
  • ATA Welcomes Proposal for New Pilot Program for Non-Military Younger Drivers May 14, 2019
  • BREAKING – Senator Collins Joins as Co-Sponsor of DRIVE-Safe Act May 14, 2019
  • Trucking Executives, Transportation Experts Discuss Distracted Driving April 15, 2019
  • The trucking industry is desperate for drivers — autonomous vehicles can help (CNBC video – 13m) April 15, 2019
  • Students Show Off Driving Skills at Annual Competition April 11, 2019
  • Inside Maine – Senator King Podcast Talks About DRIVE-Safe Act April 1, 2019
  • EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA SPOTTED LANTERNFLY QUARANTINE-TRUCK PERMITS AND TRAINING REQUIRED March 18, 2019
  • New Canadian Fuel Charge Take Effect April 1, 2019 March 14, 2019
  • WHAT THE NEW CANADIAN FUEL CHARGE MEANS FOR INTERJURISDICTIONAL ROAD CARRIERS March 11, 2019
  • MAINE LEGISLATIVE ALERT – PAID SICK LEAVE (updated 3/7/19) March 8, 2019
  • Trucking Calls on Congress to Draft Sustainable, User-Funded Infrastructure Plan March 6, 2019
  • MMTA Magazine Article – Younger Drivers January 29, 2019
  • FMCSA Seeks Public Comment on Revising Current Hours-of-Service Regulations for Interstate Truck Drivers January 29, 2019

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