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CARE Act Main Street Lending Program US Government COVID Funding For the Trucking, Transport, Logistics and Warehousing Sector Companies Critical New Information on PPP   Monday September 21, 2:00 PM Eastern Time Join the US Department of Commerce, the Federal Reserve, and the Small Business Administration for an update on the new Main Street Lending Program.  […]

Thank you to all MMTA members who participated and/or supported the Maine Truck PAC golf tournament at Natanis. Funds raised at this event will be used to elect and support business friendly candidates and policies in Augusta. Click on the images below for larger versions.

BELOW IS A MESSAGE FROM ATA PRESIDENT AND CEO CHRIS SPEAR ANNOUNCING THE PILOT PROGRAM ALLOWING 18-20 YEAR OLDS TO DRIVE IN INTERSTATE COMMERCE September 4, 2020 Dear ATA Members: FMCSA announced today a proposed pilot program that would allow non-military 18-20 year olds to operate commercial vehicles across state lines. The pilot program is […]

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance will be holding brake safety week, Aug. 23-29, 2020. The Maine State Police, Troop K will be participating as will other commercial safety enforcement agencies in North America. Each year there is also an unannounced one-day brake safety enforcement initiative conducted by CVSA affiliated agencies. During both the announced and […]

ATA The FMCSA has extended—and modified—the emergency declaration that was set to expire on August 14th. The modified declaration provides regulatory relief for motor carriers and drivers providing direct assistance in support of relief efforts related to COVID-19, and has been expanded to included emergency restocking of distribution centers and stores. Specifically, the declaration is […]

July 20, 2020 CLICK HERE FOR IMPORTANT UPDATES ON: 2020 Fleet Safety Awards 2020 Safety Director of the Year Award September 9, 2020 Maine Truck PAC Golf Tournament

Letter from Kevin Hancock to DECD Commissioner Heather Johnson (Thursday April 30) Heather, Hello! I appreciate the opportunity to speak with you. There is BROAD concern about the Governor’s initial plan being disproportional to the actual COVID threat in Maine AND neglecting of other threats of perhaps equal or greater consequence. A few additional thoughts […]

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Latest Updates: Week of 3/15 State Declarations: OS/OW, SDLA Closures, CDL Expiration, etc. Commercial Parking and Driver Facilities Federal Hours of Service Waivers Congressional Action: Emergency Paid Sick & Family and Medical Leave  Supply Chain Impact

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration March 18, 2020 EXPANDED EMERGENCY DECLARATION UNDER 49 CFR § 390.23 No. 2020-002 THE FIFTY UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA The President has declared a nationwide emergency pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 5191(b), and pursuant to 49 CFR § 390.23(a)(l)(i), an emergency exists that warrants an […]