Archive for July 2015
Understanding Overweight Violations
From time to time, the question comes up regarding how the State of Connecticut considers fines for overweight vehicles. The information provided below is an overview on how the monetary value of the fine is determined. When a vehicle in Connecticut exceeds its Gross Vehicle Weight Rating or its weight exceeds the registered weight, the…
Read MoreTrucking Moves America Forward
In 2014 alone, more than 80 percent of our nation’s freight was hauled by a truck. Whether the economy is chugging along or has hit a rough patch, trucking remains an integral part of our nation’s economy. Trucking is a vital transportation link not only for domestic goods but international products as well. With more than 7-million…
Read MoreConnecticut 2015 Legislative Session Review
The 2015 Connecticut legislative session was a busy year for the General Assembly and consequently at Motor Transport Association of Connecticut. After being sworn in for his second term, Governor Malloy kicked open the doors of the State Capitol and began a very busy and historic session. After promising no tax increases, his budget eliminated exemptions…
Read More2015 Truck Driving Championship Photos & Results
[av_heading tag=’h3′ padding=’10’ heading=’2015 Truck Driving Championship Photos & Results’ color=” style=” custom_font=” size=” subheading_active=” subheading_size=’15’ custom_class=”][/av_heading] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=”] This year’s Connecticut Truck Driving Championship was held on June 13 at New England Tractor Trailer Training School. It was a great turnout and mother nature cooperated by providing warm, sunny weather. More than 150…
Read MoreRiley Honored by State Trucking Association Managers
MTAC President Mike Riley – who will retire in January after 29 years of service to the association – received special recognition from his colleagues at their annual meeting in Florida, in early July. The American Trucking Associations’ Trucking Associations Executive Council (TAEC) presented him with the first annual TAEC Chairman’s Award of Excellence. In…
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