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Maine News
Pottle's Transportation celebrates one of their own
Pottle's Transportation
Ron Round, of Pottle's Transportation was awarded prize money for his first place finish at the National Truck Driving Kahoot Championship.
Entering New Brunswick as a commercial driver
Gallagher Insurance
You may have heard that New Brunswick had initially contemplated proof of vaccination status prior to entering the Province, originally to include commercial drivers, but has now exempted commercial drivers from this condition. 
Portland Universal Enrollment Center has moved
The TSA's UEC has a new location at 1321 Washington Avenue, Suite 102C in Portland, Maine. New hours effective October 5: Tuesday - Thursday 8 am to noon and 12:30 pm to 2 pm. To find an Enrollment Center near you, visit their website.
National News
MMTA participates in Amicus Brief on California independent contractor fight
In support for the California Trucking Association, almost all of the fifty state affiliates of the ATA, including MMTA, have filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court as they decide whether to take up the issue.

Transport Topics
The actions taken by a motor carrier in the hours immediately following a truck-involved crash can be critical to the potential legal outcome of the incident, regardless of whether it is a serious accident or a simple fender bender.
Largest Electric Truck Deployment Ever Gets Going in Southern California
Transport Topics
The largest commercial deployment of battery-electric trucks in North America is ramping up in Southern California for an eight-year run.
Trucking industry asked to rank top concerns
ATRI
ATRI is seeking your help on their annual survey regarding top issues for the industry with potential strategies for addressing each issue.
IRS announces new per diem rates for 2021-2022
Scopelitis
Meals and Incidental Expense rates have increased for travel within the continental US as well as for travel outside the continental US effective October 1.
The realities of electric trucks
TruckingInfo
In theory, adopting electric trucks sounds relatively simple: Find a truck, plug it in and run it, right? In reality, electrifying a fleet involves a lengthy process that requires a great deal of research and planning to implement successfully.
MMTA News
Transportation Safety Conference
Weren't able to make it to this year's Transportation Safety Conference? Check out the summary of presentations on our website.
MMTA celebrates NTDAW21
MMTA celebrated National Truck Driver Appreciation Week at two locations in Maine last week.
MMTA trainings are filling fast
We provide training on issues related to the trucking industry. We monitor these issues at both the state and national levels to ensure that we provide you with the latest in skills, knowledge and abilities. Our trainings are designed for owner/operators, safety directors, dispatchers, technicians, and drivers.
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