Legal Alert from MG+M The Law Firm Autonomous vehicle technologies, including full self-driving automobiles as well as simpler driver assist systems, are becoming more prevalent across the country. Most, if not all, new passenger cars come equipped with at least some form of autonomous technology including automatic cruise control, lane departure controls, and anti-collision warning […]
Industry News
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 […]
Grant program provides support for transportation and border businesses impacted by border closure
August 19, 2021Governor Janet Mills announced an economic recovery grant program to support Maine charter transportation businesses statewide and customer-facing businesses and organizations that are open to the public and within 25 miles driving distance of a US-Canada border crossing. Read the article
REMINDER! 2021 Fleet Safety Awards deadline is approaching!
August 19, 2021The Phase 1 Application Entry Submission is due no later than September 3rd, 2021. What’s required for Phase 1? Eligibility & Rules
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
The Future of Policy, Fuels and Technology for Trucking in the NE Region (webinar)
July 1, 2021Register for July 21 at 10 am Register for August 4 at 2 pm
Letter to the editor: Mills should veto L.D. 1711, help protect Maine businesses from unfair lawsuits
June 29, 2021The Legislature’s vote to deputize private attorneys as labor law enforcers “for hire” is an unnecessary, litigious and complicated shift in Maine’s approach to enforcing worker protection laws. Gov. Mills should veto L.D. 1711 and help Maine avert a crisis of new employment lawsuits that further downgrades our state’s abysmal reputation as a place to create jobs. […]
MMTA Offers Zero Percent Loans for Approved CDL School Training
June 7, 2021As part of MMTA’s continuing efforts to address the Maine trucking industry’s workforce development shortage, we have partnered with Maine Savings Federal Credit Union to develop the ‘MMTA Education Loan Program.’ Students attending approved CDL schools are eligible to apply for tuition loans to attain their Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License at […]