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Congratulations to Allison Kelley who is the first recipient to be granted a $2,000 award from the John Austin Trucking Foundation. Allison currently goes to school at Eastern Maine Community College in Bangor and is enrolled in the Diesel Truck and Heavy Equipment Technology program. As a full-time student also working for Ballard Truck Center […]

On January 8, 2026, the Maine Motor Transport Association (MMTA) hosted its Annual Banquet at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, bringing together over 400 members from across the state for an evening of celebration, networking, and recognition. This gathering honored the professionals who power Maine’s economy and keep America moving—the dedicated drivers, dispatchers, technicians, […]

MMTA Workers’ Compensation Trust members will see additional savings in their January premiums, this time in the form of a 6% rate decrease for 2026. The Trustees of the program are confident the Bureau of Insurance will approve the actuarially sound funding plan as they consider the unprecedented strength of the group’s renewal application. This […]

MMTA has released our 2026 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 […]

MMTA has received several recent calls regarding CDL drivers being placed out of service due to a CDL “downgrade” based on medical status.  This article is an attempt to clarify the medical certification process to prevent drivers being placed out of service during a roadside inspection based on their medical self-certification. As a reminder, drivers […]

The trucking industry is essential to Maine’s economy—and the next generation of professionals needs to hear your story.  MMTA is looking for member companies willing to volunteer a team member to join the Career Exploration Unit at upcoming events depending upon the audience/event. Volunteers may be asked to: Give a short presentation sharing their personal […]

MMTA is proud to continue offering members access to our exclusive Employee Benefits Program, designed to help you attract and retain great employees while controlling costs. Through our partnership with Acadia Benefits, an IMA Company, members can offer dental, vision, life/AD&D, and short-term disability coverage from some of Maine’s most trusted insurance carriers, all at […]

September 29–30 | Samoset, Rockport, Maine Members of the Maine Motor Transport Association (MMTA) were recently joined at the Samoset in Rockport by colleagues from the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) for the 20th annual Transportation Safety Conference. The event continues to be recognized as Maine’s premier professional development experience for Safety Directors, HR professionals, […]

September 25, 2025 It has come to the attention of MMTA that many electronic Heavy Vehicle Use Tax filers have recently been receiving IRS notices through the mail stating their tax was not paid and are also adding “Failure to File” penalties. We are finding that, in most cases, these letters are inaccurate. At this […]

July 30, 2025 Maine Motor Transport Association has received several calls in the last few months from small motor carriers whose USDOT information has been altered online by someone not associated with their company, changing the contact email, phone number, and other information on their MCS-150 form from the company contact to a phone number […]