MMTA seeks member support to save Sappi’s Somerset Mill
August 24, 2021Due to the inability of endangered Atlantic salmon and other sea-run fish to pass through Brookfield Renewable’s Shawmut Dam in Fairfield, the state DEP plans to deny certification as part of the dam relicensing effort. Removing the Shawmut Dam would likely result in the closure of nearby Sappi’s Somerset Mill. Today, MMTA sent a letter […]
Vaccine mandate might affect healthcare industry
August 19, 2021On August 12, Governor Mills announced that healthcare workers across the state must be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment by October 1. What does this mean for MMTA members? Potentially, the healthcare system, as we know it, would be understaffed if healthcare workers choose to seek alternative employment in lieu of getting […]
Maine Turnpike Authority poised to increase tolls on November 1st
August 6, 2021The Maine Turnpike Authority (MTA) has wrapped up its public hearings to get input on their proposed toll increase totaling $17.3M set to take effect on November 1, 2021. For more information and for the specifics of the increase, you can view the MTA’s Board resolution and press release outlining the current proposal as well […]
Maine Motor Transport Hires Communications Coordinator
July 28, 2021P R E S S R E L E A S E FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Parke, President (207) 623-4128 July 26, 2021 Augusta, ME – July 26, 2021 – Maine Motor Transport Association hired Torrey Sheafe as Communications and Marketing Coordinator. Sheafe brings with him over twenty years of experience marketing and […]
Follow MMTA on social media
July 28, 2021The Maine Motor Transport Association is now on social media. Follow us to get the latest news, education classes, upcoming seminars, conferences, and so much more! @mainetrucks @mainetrucks
Revised Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Forms
April 29, 2021New forms must be used by August 31, 2021 Prior versions of federal custody and control forms (CCFs) used for drug testing must be replaced with new forms before the deadline of August 31, 2021. The older versions of the form have been in place since 2017. If your lab account is CRL, they have […]
Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (Form 2290)
May 23, 2019It is that time of year again! If you own and use a truck weighing 55,000 lbs. or more, you must pay a Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) to the IRS. HVUT payments are due July 1st but no later than August 31st each year. Paying after August 31st will gain you penalties and interest assessed […]