Reprinted with permission (H.O. Bouchard) Reginald Ward entered the H.O.Bouchard 4 million-mile club on December 10, 2022 after 41 years as an HOB driver. Reggie is only the 2nd driver to ever reach this milestone at H.O.Bouchard, Inc. Reggie Ward began his career as an owner/operator at H.O.Bouchard, Inc on Dec 23, 1979. His father, […]
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MMTA Celebrates Trucking Industry’s Commitment To Highway Safety At Annual Banquet (Jan. 12, 2023)
January 12, 2023Almost 500 attendees came to the Sheraton Sable Oaks last night to celebrate highway safety and the Maine trucking industry. Kicking off the evening was a hospitality reception, sponsored by Volvo Trucks, where industry leaders gathered to catch up with old friends and make new ones. The night then turned to the banquet where Chairman […]
John W. Austin Memorial Scholarship Fund Applications Open
January 1, 2023MMTA The John W. Austin Memorial Scholarship Fund has grown over the years and now awards up to nine recipients a one-time scholarship for up to $2,500 each. The application deadline is May 1st and will be accepted online only. The criteria to be selected for one of the nine scholarships now reflect an emphasis […]
FMCSA Issues Regional Emergency Declaration (12/22/22)
December 22, 2022December 22, 2022 REGIONAL EMERGENCY DECLARATION No. 2022-016 ALABAMA, ARKANSAS, CALIFORNIA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, GEORGIA, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSISSIPPI, MISSOURI, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NEVADA, NORTH CAROLINA, NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO, OKLAHOMA, OREGON, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA, SOUTH DAKOTA, TENNESSEE, […]
UPDATE: Connecticut Passes Onerous Weight Distance Tax – Implementation Date January 1, 2023
November 21, 2022UPDATE TO ORIGINAL POST: The Connecticut State Department of Revenue Services has updated their website with additional guidance for the new Connecticut Highway Use Fee, effective January 1, 2023. Click here to go to the website. Click here for their FAQ’s that will answer most questions. ____________________________________________________________________________ Despite heavy opposition from the Motor Transport […]
FMCSA CLEARINGHOUSE REGULATION VS. INVESTIGATIVE INQUIRIES – NOTHING REALLY CHANGES
November 16, 2022Recently FMCSA highlighted upcoming changes effective 1/6/23…involving the FMCSA CLEARINGHOUSE (CH) requirements. Specifically, beginning 1/6/23 motor carriers must not manually check with previous employers and must utilize only the CH to obtain violations of drug and alcohol testing regulations within the previous three years. While this is not a new requirement, the notice has caused […]
COMMERCIAL ZEV FAST CHARGING STATIONS WILL NEED AS MUCH POWER AS A SMALL TOWN (PZEF)
November 16, 2022Partners for a Zero Emission Future The transition to commercial zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) fleets is underway – but the installation of medium- and heavy-duty (MHD) ZEV charging infrastructure is not keeping pace. A new study from the National Grid, conducted with leading transportation analytics organizations CALSTART, RMI, Geotab and Stable Auto, shows the scale of […]
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November 3, 2022Bangor TSA Enrollment Center Update (10/27/2022)
October 27, 2022LOCATION UPDATE: After almost a month after closing the Bangor TSA Enrollment Center, we have received an update on a temporary location/date/times while they find and staff a permanent Bangor location. The temporary location is at 611 Hammond St. Here is the vendor’s response and a screen shot of the TSA’s site: “As of October […]