NEWS

• MMTA Testifies at Independent Contractor Hearing- Nov. 30:

The Massachusetts Motor Transportation testified at the Joint Committee on Transportation's hearing, which took up MMTA's legislation on independent contractor and truck inspections.....more

• FMCSA Issues Final Rule to Ban Cellphone Use:

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration issued the final rule (attached) to ban the use of hand-held cell phones by commercial vehicle drivers......more

• FMCSA Extends Medical Card Requirements:

FMCSA published a final rule that has been extended to January 30, 2022 the requirement that drivers retain a copy of their medical certificate on their person. The rule was due to expire January 30, 2012......more

• Hours of Service Update:

In a recent Court filing, FMCSA signaled its intention to publish a final rule on hours of service by December 28, 2021 or perhaps sooner. .....more

WELCOME

• WHO WE ARE

MMTA is a non-profit trade association lobbying the state of Massachusettson behalf of the trucking industry. If you are already a member of the MMTA, we thank you for your support and the industry as a whole should thank you also. If you are not a member, join us in our many battles for your industry! MMTA is willing to work hard, but we can not do it alone. Join MMTA TODAY!

Massachusetts Motor Transportation Response to the Boston Hazardous Materials Ban Proposal

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Click Here to View Our Press Release:

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MMTA is working with MassDOT on its' new Fast 14 Bridge Replacement Project this Summer. Click on the link below and learn more about this project, the new technology being used, and look out for our newsletter updates!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dx9egqLURTE&feature=youtu.be

One of MMTA's members was featured in the project's earlier videos, see below for Eric Wyson of Wyson Trucking

http://www.youtube.com/user/youmovemass?feature=mhum

• Mark Greenberg
Chairman, Board of Director

Dear Fellow Members,

Welcome to the Massachusetts Motor Transportation Association website. We strive to help you and your company stay connected with the latest information nationally, regionally, and right here at home. The Board of Directors and members are actively representing our sector by working with the legislature, law enforcement, ATA, and other organizations relating to safety, public relations, and education. More...

• Anne Lynch
Executive Director

Dear Members,

Welcome to your new MMTA website. I hope you find the information contained on these pages helpful in your daily business. While we have tried to include every item the Board of Directors listed as important, there may be other informational items you need that are not currently provided. Please contact us with your suggestions and we will accommodate them right away. One of the benefits of the new website is that we have the ability to internally edit and add anything to the site. This will allow us to give you breaking news regarding routes, congestion, legislative and regulatory matters. More...