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 […]
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CVSA’s Brake Safety Week August 23-29, 2020
August 18, 2020The 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 […]
FMCSA Extends and Modifies Emergency Declaration
August 12, 2020ATA 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 […]
MMTA Announces Event and Safety Award Details
July 20, 2020July 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
Kevin Hancock (Hancock Lumber) Communicates Business Concerns
May 1, 2020Letter 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 […]
Coronavirus – PPE Resource Page
April 16, 2020CLICK HERE TO ACCESS MMTA’S PPE RESOURCES PAGE
ATA OFFERS COVID-19 INFORMATION HUB
March 19, 2020Latest 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
FMCSA Expands Emergency Declaration
March 18, 2020Federal 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 […]
Governor Mills Takes Further Steps to Respond to COVID-19, Protect Health and Safety of Maine People
March 18, 2020Press Release from Office of Governor Janet Mills March 18, 2020 Governor prohibits dine-in service at bars and restaurants; bans gatherings more than 10 people & signs emergency legislation to respond to COVID-19 Under authority granted to her in a civil state of emergency, Governor Janet Mills today issued an Executive Order mandating that all […]
Governor Mills, Legislature Spearhead Emergency Legislative Package to Respond to COVID-19
March 18, 2020Press Release from Office of Governor Janet Mills March 17, 2020 Governor Janet Mills and the State Legislature spearheaded a package of emergency measures to respond to COVID-19 today. One emergency bill grants Governor Mills access to at least $11 million in State funding to respond to COVID-19, while another omnibus emergency bill expands authorities […]