Source: Scopelitis The IRS released Notice 2021-52 announcing the new Special Per Diem Rates for 2021-2022. Among other things, the special Meals & Incidental Expense (M&IE) rates for the Transportation Industry have increased to $69 per day from the current $66 per day for travel anywhere in the continental United States (CONUS). For travel outside […]
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MMTA Celebrates National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
September 17, 2021MMTA 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 […]
Self-Driving Trucks – Who is Liable?
August 20, 2021Legal 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 […]
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 […]
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