The following is the written comments delivered by former MMTA Chairman, Brian Bouchard, at the October 24, 2019 meeting of the Blue Ribbon Commission to Study and Recommend Funding Solutions for the State’s Transportation Systems. Good morning! My name is Brian Bouchard, and I am the President of H.O.Bouchard, Inc. We own 105 trucks, based […]
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Wheel Off Why and How to Prevent It from the Roadside Inspectors View – Guest Article
October 18, 2019By Daniel Russell, Maine State Police Commercial Enforcement Unit – Motor Carrier Inspector As you all know, Troopers and Motor Carrier Inspectors from the Maine State Police work day in and day out throughout the State of Maine, providing many services and many functions to a variety of stakeholders in our state. Our job is […]
Wheel & Hub Safety Awareness Trainings Scheduled
October 6, 2019WHEEL & HUB SAFETY AWARENESS TRAINING
Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Enrollment Opens
October 3, 2019FMCSA News Statement: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/newsroom/fmcsa-opens-registration-commercial-driver%E2%80%99s-license-drug-and-alcohol-clearinghouse Clearinghouse Website: https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/Register REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT (10/3/19) There is currently much confusion surrounding the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse regulation and how it will impact motor carriers and their employees. The issue is unfolding and information is changing regularly. This article is intended to clear up what is known and […]
FleetScreen (MMTA’s D&A Partner) Acquired by DISA
September 30, 2019FleetScreen Acquired by DISA MMTA Notice_20190927_2326_453650
Start of 2020 UCR Registration Delayed
September 27, 2019The start of the 2020 UCR registration period is delayed until further notice while the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) completes its rulemaking process. Once the final rulemaking is published, the registration period will be opened. The UCR Board of Directors will recommend that states delay enforcement for approximately three (3) months from that […]
MMTA Letter to Governor Mills on USMCA
September 18, 2019MMTA/APTA Transportation Safety Conference Presentations
September 16, 2019CLICK HERE FOR PRESENTATIONS
MMTA MEMBERS ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT COMMENTS ON HOS PROPOSALS
September 13, 2019As most MMTA members already know, the U.S. Department of Transportation has unveiled its proposed changes to federal Hours of Service. The rule, released by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in August, proposes several changes but maintains the regulation’s core principles. Federal rulemaking procedures are a long and in-depth process, and the MMTA will […]
A better way to fund road repair? State commission will look for it (WCSH-6 Video)
September 12, 2019Maine DOT says its current budget is about $130 million short each year of meeting the needs for road and bridge repair.