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The 2025 Maine Professional Truck Driving Championships (to be held at Dysart’s in Hermon) and the 2025 Maine Professional Technician Skills Competition (to be held at EMCC in Bangor) will both be held on May 17, 2025 – a day that we have termed “CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY”. Participation at last year’s event was unbelievable and we […]

MMTA has received a number of questions about the implementation and practical impacts of Maine’s new law (as of January 1, 2025) that changes the tax on leased equipment from an up-front USE/SALES tax to a tax on the rental/lease stream. For reference, we published an article in May explaining the changes, which can be […]

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 reflect an emphasis on careers […]

On January 9th, we gathered for a special evening hosted by the MMTA, to celebrate the trucking industry—not just as a profession, but as a way of life. Joined by over 450 members at our annual banquet, we came together to recognize the dedication, hard work, and excellence of every individual who keeps our industry […]

MMTA has released our 2025 training and events calendar.  While the schedule may change, we thought it was important to get the dates and training topics out as early as possible so members can make their plans for the year.  As always, you can register for trainings and events online at www.mmta.com as well as find […]

We are excited to announce the details for the 2025 MMTA Employee Benefits Program! Are you taking advantage of MMTA’s group employee benefits? MMTA works with some of the most respected insurance carriers in Maine to create a diverse employee benefits program to offer our members. The program includes a variety of plan options, including […]

UCR stands for Unified Carrier Registration program. It is a federally-mandated system for registering operators of commercial vehicles who are involved in interstate and international travel. This annual registration must be renewed by December 31st each year. Registration for the 2025 UCR registration year will open October 1, 2024. Fees will be increased from the […]

When developing her list of priorities and objectives for her 2-year term as Chairwoman of the MMTA, one issue that rose to the top for Chelsea was member engagement. As someone who regularly attends our quarterly in-person Membership meetings, she was struck by the wealth of information that got reported… and that most of our […]

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Division of Motor Carriers – Tax and Financial Processing Branch Important Changes are coming for the Fourth Quarter 2024 tax filing period for KYU Weight Distance Tax! The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Division of Motor Carriers, will require the Weight Distance quarterly tax returns to be filed and paid through the Motor Carrier […]

August 26, 2024 Washington, DC – The American Transportation Research Institute, the trucking industry’s not-for-profit research organization, today launched the 2024 Top Industry Issues Survey.  The annual survey asks trucking industry stakeholders to rank the top issues of concern for the industry along with potential strategies for addressing each issue. Now in its 20th year, […]