TMC – February 27, 2023 Orlando – Today, American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council announced that Todd Cotier, director of maintenance, Bison Transport Inc., has been elected 2023-2024 general chairman and treasurer during the organization’s Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition. “Todd has been an exemplary member of TMC, including winning the Council’s highest […]
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Paid Family & Medical Leave Proposal Introduced in Maine Legislature
February 22, 2023Click here to read LD 738 An Act to Establish a Paid Family and Medical Leave System (currently in Concept Draft form) Click here to read the Final Report of the Commission To Develop a Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Program WVOM had both sides of the issue represented on the George Hale, […]
Posted Roads – Mud Season in Maine!
February 16, 2023There are things in life you can count on like death, taxes, and if you live in Maine…posted roads. Mainers, especially those in the Trucking Industry, are quite familiar with the spring thaw and the necessity of the State and Towns to post roads during mud season. This article is a refresher of the posted […]
The Snow and Ice Removal Challenge
January 24, 2023Nobody wants vehicles clear of snow and ice more than professional truck drivers. The problem, however, is finding a safe, effective and practical way to accomplish this goal. We all recognize that it is fairly easy for most people to brush newly fallen snow off of a passenger motor vehicle. It is more difficult however […]
H.O. Bouchard Celebrates Reginald Ward for 4M Accident-free Miles
January 19, 2023Reprinted with permission (H.O. Bouchard) Reginald Ward entered the H.O.Bouchard 4 million-mile club on December 10, 2022 after 41 years as an HOB driver. Reggie is only the 2nd driver to ever reach this milestone at H.O.Bouchard, Inc. Reggie Ward began his career as an owner/operator at H.O.Bouchard, Inc on Dec 23, 1979. His father, […]
MMTA Celebrates Trucking Industry’s Commitment To Highway Safety At Annual Banquet (Jan. 12, 2023)
January 12, 2023Almost 500 attendees came to the Sheraton Sable Oaks last night to celebrate highway safety and the Maine trucking industry. Kicking off the evening was a hospitality reception, sponsored by Volvo Trucks, where industry leaders gathered to catch up with old friends and make new ones. The night then turned to the banquet where Chairman […]
John W. Austin Memorial Scholarship Fund Applications Open
January 1, 2023MMTA 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 now reflect an emphasis […]
FMCSA Issues Regional Emergency Declaration (12/22/22)
December 22, 2022December 22, 2022 REGIONAL EMERGENCY DECLARATION No. 2022-016 ALABAMA, ARKANSAS, CALIFORNIA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, GEORGIA, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSISSIPPI, MISSOURI, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NEVADA, NORTH CAROLINA, NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO, OKLAHOMA, OREGON, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA, SOUTH DAKOTA, TENNESSEE, […]
UPDATE: Connecticut Passes Onerous Weight Distance Tax – Implementation Date January 1, 2023
November 21, 2022UPDATE TO ORIGINAL POST: The Connecticut State Department of Revenue Services has updated their website with additional guidance for the new Connecticut Highway Use Fee, effective January 1, 2023. Click here to go to the website. Click here for their FAQ’s that will answer most questions. ____________________________________________________________________________ Despite heavy opposition from the Motor Transport […]
FMCSA CLEARINGHOUSE REGULATION VS. INVESTIGATIVE INQUIRIES – NOTHING REALLY CHANGES
November 16, 2022Recently FMCSA highlighted upcoming changes effective 1/6/23…involving the FMCSA CLEARINGHOUSE (CH) requirements. Specifically, beginning 1/6/23 motor carriers must not manually check with previous employers and must utilize only the CH to obtain violations of drug and alcohol testing regulations within the previous three years. While this is not a new requirement, the notice has caused […]