The Maine Legislature has now passed, and the Governor has signed into law, changes to when the rental and leasing of equipment, including trucks and truck tractors are taxed. The changes were initially proposed in LD 2000 and later in Part H of the Governor’s supplemental budget LD 2214. The two laws were both passed […]
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Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (form 2290)
May 7, 2024It is that time of year again! If you own and use a truck weighing 55,000 lbs. or more, you must pay a Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) to the IRS. HVUT payments are due as early as July 1st but no later than August 31st each year. The IRS assesses late fees and interest […]
Spring is a great time to check in on your employee benefits!
April 12, 2024With mud season upon us, many have spring cleaning on the mind! And this can include looking at the benefits you offer your employees! Did you know you can join MMTA’s Employee Benefits Program at anytime throughout the year? MMTA works with some of the most respected insurance carriers in Maine to create a diverse […]
April 5, 2024 – Governor Mills Emergency Proclamation
April 6, 2024https://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/sites/maine.gov.governor.mills/files/inline-files/Energy%20Emergency%204-5-24.pdf
Maine BMV Announces New CDL Testing Location – Greater Bangor Area
April 1, 2024Effective April 22, 2024 As a follow-up to our March Newsletter where Maine BMV was seeking suggestions for a new CDL testing location in the greater Bangor Area, they are now announcing that they have selected a location in Brewer next to the Penobscot Ice Arena, where testing will begin at this location the week […]
Maine BMV Seeks New CDL Testing Location in Bangor Area
March 13, 2024March 13, 2024 Due to renovations underway at the Bangor International Airport and need for additional parking, the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) no longer has access to its CDL skills testing location in Bangor. As a result, the BMV is seeking alternative locations in the greater Bangor area. Ideally , a flat paved […]
WCT PROMOTES PERKINS TO CLAIMS MANAGER
March 8, 2024The Trustees of the MMTA Workers’ Compensation Trust are pleased to announce the promotion of longtime Adjuster Brianna Perkins to be the program’s new Claims Manager. For the last 12 years Brianna has been serving members of the MMTA WCT as the front-line contact for injured employees, medical provider vendors and employer members. She continues […]
PHISHING ALERT – FAKE EMAILS SENT TO MOTOR CARRIERS
February 20, 2024WARNING Recently one of our MMTA members received an email, purporting to be from FMCSA and requesting information regarding a NEW ENTRANT safety audit. The only two clues that the email was not legit is that it came from a .com email and that the member in question was not a new entrant. The member […]
PTSC & TDC COMPETITION REGISTRATION OPENS
February 16, 2024The 2024 Maine Professional Truck Driving Championships (to be held at Dysart’s in Hermon) and the 2024 Maine Professional Technician Skills Competition (to be held at EMCC in Bangor) will both be held on May 18, 2024 – a day that we have termed “CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY”. Participation at last year’s event was unbelievable and we […]
Biennial Updates – when are they due?
February 12, 2024The FMCSA and Maine Motor Transport Association realize that you are bombarded with solicitations from 3rd party vendors and scam artists on a daily basis. Their goal is to cause panic and a sense of urgency in hopes that they can mislead you to give them your hard-earned dollars. The FMCSA does NOT charge a […]