With winter soon to be on our door step, drivers of commercial motor vehicles and motor carriers must continue to be mindful of safety, and all that winter in Maine brings with it. Talking with your drivers about the winter driving season is recommended and the following safety tips might be helpful: Allow extra warm […]
FMCSA’s Emergency Declaration on maximum drive time extended
November 29, 2021FMCSA FMCSA’s Emergency Declaration that was set to expire on November 30th has been extended until February 28, 2022. The declaration published today is limited to the transportation of: Livestock and livestock feed; Medical supplies and equipment related to the testing, diagnosis, and treatment of COVID-19; Vaccines, constituent products, and medical supplies and equipment, including ancillary […]
An op-ed perspective on the trucking industry by Ed Therrien, Julie French and their canine co-pilot, Ryder
October 19, 2021“Traveling—it leaves you speechless then turns you into a storyteller.” -Ibn Battura A desire to work remotely from a favorite destination of ours led us to spend a few weeks in Sedona, Arizona. Wanting our elderly Golden Retriever to accompany us, we packed up our Subaru and drove 2,951 miles from Northern Maine. We planned […]
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 […]