Industry News

Almost 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 […]

MMTA 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 […]

UPDATE 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 […]

Recently 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 […]

Partners for a Zero Emission Future The transition to commercial zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) fleets is underway – but the installation of medium- and heavy-duty (MHD) ZEV charging infrastructure is not keeping pace. A new study from the National Grid, conducted with leading transportation analytics organizations CALSTART, RMI, Geotab and Stable Auto, shows the scale of […]

LOCATION UPDATE: After almost a month after closing the Bangor TSA Enrollment Center, we have received an update on a temporary location/date/times while they find and staff a permanent Bangor location. The temporary location is at 611 Hammond St. Here is the vendor’s response and a screen shot of the TSA’s site: “As of October […]

Emerge Career is a gov-tech company designing hybrid job training programs that can lift low-income individuals out of poverty, especially those impacted by incarceration. Their flagship program is CDL training that includes individualized case management, data analytics, and a job placement platform.  MMTA is bringing you a FREE webinar to see if there is an […]

As part of the Maine trucking industry’s ongoing commitment to playing a proactive role in critical environmental concerns, the MMTA is looking for members to consider participation in the EPA’s SmartWay program. We though we would offer a top 5 list of reasons why you should join: #5. Save money by using less fuel. #4. […]