EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY MMTA has been working cooperatively with Maine Energy Marketers Association and we just learned from the State Police, in consultation with FMCSA and the Governor’s Office, that the Federal COVID Hours of Service Emergency Declaration has been deemed to apply to delivery of heating fuels. This is based on interpretation and guidance issued […]
News from Maine BMV on Entry Level Driver Training Rule Implications
December 27, 2021Maine BMV has announced the timeline for those interested in receiving a CDL-P or to upgrading an existing CDL, in order to avoid the Entry Level Driver Training requirements due to take effect February 7, 2022. Clicking the image will open the downloadable flyer. More information on Entry Level Driver Training: FMCSA website Maine Bureau […]
Changes to agricultural exemption for Hours of Service for livestock transportation including lobster
December 7, 2021On November 15, 2021, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) of 2021 was signed into law by President Biden. The IIJA contained a provision of law impacting the current agricultural exemption afforded to motor carriers and drivers who transport agricultural commodities. Specifically, the change added language extending the current Hours of Service (HOS) exemption […]
MMTA provides onsite training to members
December 3, 2021The staff at MMTA stands ready to assist you with all of your compliance requirements. Training Obtaining a DOT Number Obtaining Operating Authority/BOC-3 Registrations Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Driver Qualification Process Daily Vehicle Inspections Hours of Service – Logbooks Vehicle Maintenance Files Forms and supplies Membership provides you with the ability to call or […]
FMCSA’s Emergency Declaration on maximum drive time extended
November 29, 2021FMCSA FMCSA’s Emergency Declaration that was set to expire on November 30th has been extended until February 28, 2022. The declaration published today is limited to the transportation of: Livestock and livestock feed; Medical supplies and equipment related to the testing, diagnosis, and treatment of COVID-19; Vaccines, constituent products, and medical supplies and equipment, including ancillary […]
Mobile carriers are sunsetting 3G soon. Will your ELD be affected?
November 2, 2021FMCSA Does your electronic logging device (ELD) rely on a 3G network? If so, read below for actions you need to take to ensure your drivers are using compliant ELDs. Mobile carriers are shutting down their 3G networks to make room for more advanced network services, including 5G. As a result, many older cell phones […]
FMCSA to require state driver license authorities to downgrade CDLs for drug and alcohol violations
October 25, 2021FMCSA is amending its regulations to establish requirements for State Driver’s Licensing Agencies (SDLAs) to access and use information obtained through the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse (DACH or Clearinghouse), an FMCSA-administered database containing driver-specific controlled substance (drug) and alcohol records. SDLAs must not issue, renew, upgrade, or transfer a commercial driver’s license (CDL), or commercial […]
FMCSA extends CDL/CLP and Medical Card Waiver
February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 FMCSA issued another extension to the previous CDL/CLP and Medical Examination waivers that were set to expire the end of this month. This waiver becomes effective on March 1, 2021 and expires on May 31, 2021. NOTE: MMTA has been advising members for months that renewal of CDLs and Medical cards should […]