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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19, 2025 Contact: Derek Kennedy Industry Image and Marketing Coordinator Maine Motor Transport Association Office: (207) 623-4128 Cell: (207) 624-2113 AUGUSTA – The trucking industry is the backbone of Maine’s economy, delivering essential goods to communities across the state. Yet, with an estimated shortage of 1,100 drivers statewide, the future of […]

***MAINE GOES LIVE JUNE 9th, 2025***    What’s Changing? Your Medical Examiner must transmit your exam results electronically to FMCSA. The Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles is not able to accept a paper copy after June 9, 2025. The paper Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC) may still be given to you, but the electronic record is […]

This time $2,300,000 goes back into the pockets of our member companies!! That means members of the Trust have received refunds in 30 years – out of the 34-year history of the program – now totaling almost $35 million. This remarkable trend of surplus is a positive reflection of our group self-insurance program’s ability to […]

The 2025 Maine Professional Truck Driving Championships (to be held at Dysart’s in Hermon) and the 2025 Maine Professional Technician Skills Competition (to be held at EMCC in Bangor) will both be held on May 17, 2025 – a day that we have termed “CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY”. Participation at last year’s event was unbelievable and we […]

MMTA has received a number of questions about the implementation and practical impacts of Maine’s new law (as of January 1, 2025) that changes the tax on leased equipment from an up-front USE/SALES tax to a tax on the rental/lease stream. For reference, we published an article in May explaining the changes, which can be […]

The John W. Austin Memorial Scholarship Fund has grown over the years and now awards up to nine recipients a one-time scholarship for up to $2,500 each. The application deadline is May 1st and will be accepted online only. The criteria to be selected for one of the nine scholarships reflect an emphasis on careers […]

On January 9th, we gathered for a special evening hosted by the MMTA, to celebrate the trucking industry—not just as a profession, but as a way of life. Joined by over 450 members at our annual banquet, we came together to recognize the dedication, hard work, and excellence of every individual who keeps our industry […]

MMTA has released our 2025 training and events calendar.  While the schedule may change, we thought it was important to get the dates and training topics out as early as possible so members can make their plans for the year.  As always, you can register for trainings and events online at www.mmta.com as well as find […]