MMTA receives many calls asking for help with the many registration-related recordkeeping duties for which the trucking industry is responsible. We also receive reports from many motor carriers that vendors attempt to scare motor carriers into hiring them to perform these functions, which are easily accomplished by the motor carrier, or with a little assistance […]
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CALL TO ACTION: Budget Process Should be Inclusive, With Broad Vision for Maine’s Future
March 26, 2021Click here to read the Maine Jobs Council’s Call-to-Action. The MJC is an MMTA ally who advocates for foundational jobs issues at the Statehouse.
ATRI Issues Call for Motor Carriers to Participate in Insurance Costs Data Collection
March 23, 2021Arlington, Virginia – The American Transportation Research Institute today launched a new data collection initiative to better understand the rising costs of trucking insurance and how those costs are ultimately impacting the industry’s overall operational costs. This research was identified by ATRI’s Research Advisory Committee as a top research priority in 2020. Motor carriers are […]
New Research Documents the Realities of a National Vehicle Miles Traveled Tax
March 17, 2021Arlington, Virginia – The American Transportation Research Institute today released a new report detailing the costs of deploying and operating a national vehicle miles traveled (VMT) tax. This study was identified as a top research priority by ATRI’s Research Advisory Committee in 2020. With a goal of understanding the opportunities and challenges of a federal […]
Maine Commercial Tire Opens Waterville Location
March 16, 2021PRESS RELEASE Maine Commercial Tire has been servicing the heavy equipment tire needs in Maine with its four locations for more than 30 years. For 25 of those years MCT operated a location on Leighton Road in Augusta that was too small for them the day they moved in. This February the 4,000-square-foot Augusta location […]
Trucking Industry Applauds Introduction of DRIVE Safe Act
March 10, 2021Arlington, VA — Today, American Trucking Associations applauded the introduction of the DRIVE Safe Act in both the U.S. House and Senate by a group of bipartisan legislators. The legislation addresses the economy’s growing shortage of professional truck drivers by expanding job opportunities for younger members of the trucking workforce, while also strengthening safety training […]
FMCSA extends CDL/CLP and Medical Card Waiver
February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 FMCSA issued another extension to the previous CDL/CLP and Medical Examination waivers that were set to expire the end of this month. This waiver becomes effective on March 1, 2021 and expires on May 31, 2021. NOTE: MMTA has been advising members for months that renewal of CDLs and Medical cards should […]
John W. Austin Memorial Scholarship Fund Increases Future Awards
February 16, 2021After decades of helping Maine students achieve their educational and training goals, the MMTA is pleased to announce exciting changes to the John W. Austin Memorial Scholarship Fund starting with this year’s applicants. In the past, scholarships have generally been for $1,000 for graduating high school seniors seeking higher education, including technical training, in areas […]
FMCSA Extends Emergency Declaration – Expires May 31, 2021
February 15, 2021FMCSA announced that they have extended the Emergency Declaration that was set to expire on February 28th. This extension includes the same regulatory relief for motor carriers and drivers providing direct assistance in support of relief efforts related to COVID-19, as included in the December 1st declaration. This expanded declaration is limited to the transportation […]
Tax Conformity – Today’s Update
February 9, 2021Today, the Taxation Committee discussed the Governor’s recent proposal regarding tax conformity for companies receiving PPP loans. In a nutshell, Governor Mills is proposing full tax conformity for businesses that received under $1,000,000 in PPP loans. Additionally, those businesses that received over $1,000,000 would get full conformity on the first $1,000,000 and then the remaining […]