MMTA seeks member support to save Sappi's Somerset Mill |
MMTA is asking you to contact the Governor, Maine DEP and even your local legislators to let them know that the removal of Shawmut Dam will most likely result in the closure of Sappi's Somerset Mill.
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The search for drivers and the fight to keep them |
Driver shortage has ranked No. 1 on the American Transportation Research Institute’s annual Top Industry Issues list in each of the past four years.
While there isn’t a quick-fix solution, getting to the root of the problem is the first line of attack for many fleets.
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Diesel powered trucks have been shown to be the best technology for now |
Diesel's not dead by a long shot. The Department of Energy recently announced 55% brake thermal efficiency in DOE SuperTruck II.
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ATRI Issues Call for Driver Input on Job Motivations and Satisfaction
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The American Transportation Research Institute today launched a new data collection initiative to better understand the motivating factors for being an owner-operator, independent contractor, or company driver. This research was identified by ATRI’s Research Advisory Committee as a top research priority in 2020.
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Self Driving Trucks - Who is liable? |
Legal Alert from MG+M The Law Firm discusses who is liable when it comes to driverless vehicles.
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Save the Date! Hazardous Material Training |
Learn about Hazardous Materials Tables, packaging, marking, loading and storage, documentation, placarding, labeling, and security and background checks.
Training is October 1, 2021
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Save the Date! Hours of Service Training |
Have questions about Hours of Service and how it affects your company? Do you know how many hours your driver may work and/or drive? Company owners, dispatchers, safety directors, and drivers are encouraged to attend.
Next training is October 22, 2021.
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Save the Date! Air Brake Seminars |
Learn how brake systems are supposed to work, how to identify problems, diagnosing, and proper maintenance. Be sure to reserve a seat for you or your technician today!
First seminar is October 27, 2021.
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Save the Date! FMCSR Regulations Training |
Over the past several years many changes have been made that affect the trucking industry. Among the most significant are those affecting the Hours-of-Service, Load Securement, and Driver Training areas of the Federal Motor Carriers Regulations. Company owners, dispatchers, safety directors, and drivers are encouraged to attend this training on October 29, 2021.
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Save the Date! Drug & Alcohol Supervisor Training |
Know how to identify indicators of probable alcohol misuse and use of controlled substances in the workplace.
If you missed our July training, mark your calendar for Friday, November 12, 2021.
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Follow MMTA on social media |
MMTA is now on social media. Follow us to get the latest news, events, recognition, and more from the trucking industry.
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Thank you MMTA annual sponsors |
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