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The Motor Transport Association of Connecticut, Inc. (MTAC) was founded in 1920 with less than 20 members. Over the years, membership has grown to almost 1,400 companies. In 1933, MTAC joined the American Highway Freight Association. Later that year, the American Highway Freight Association and the Federated Truck Association merged to become the American Trucking Associations (ATA). MTAC has been part of the ATA Federation ever since.
Much has changed over the last 90 years. Many traditional freight haulers have either closed their operations or moved their operations out of Connecticut.
Federal regulations governing trucks engaged in interstate for-hire carry have expanded to now include just about every commercial vehicle on the road.
Small companies such as landscaping or plumbing that happen to use trucks in their business are just as likely to be MTAC members as traditional over-the-road freight companies.
Whether a true trucking company or a business that happens to use a truck, each finds value in belonging to MTAC. Many members have been with the association for 50 years or more.
As an organization, MTAC maintains trusted, long-term relationships with nearly every member. People rely on the guidance and advice offered by MTAC in many areas. This explains why so many members feel as if they are as much a part of a “family” as they are members of a trade association.
MTAC Staff
- John Blair, President
- Marcy Flemke, Advocacy and Operations Coordinator
- Todd Petell, Safety Director
MTAC Board of Directors
MTAC Board of Directors
| Position | Name | Associated Business |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | Axel Carrion | UPS |
| 1st Vice Chairman | Andy Anastasio Jr. | Anastasio & Sons Trucking |
| 2nd Vice Chairman | James Vitali, Sr. | Tuxis - Ohr's Fuel, Inc. |
| Treasurer | Norm Bolduc | Kay's Trucking |
| Secretary | Owen White | Roberts Energy |
| President | John Blair | Motor Transport Assn. of Connecticut, Inc. |
Directors through Dec. 31, 2024
| Name | Associated Business |
|---|---|
| Alan Baumert | Nutmeg International Trucks Inc. |
| Richard Connors | Manchester Ice & Fuel Inc |
| Bobbi Hill | W.B. Hill, Inc. |
| Rick Samples | Cummins Metropower Inc. |
Directors through Dec. 31, 2025
| Name | Associated Business |
|---|---|
| Donald DeVivo | DATTCO |
| Kurt Lindeland | Connecticut Mulch Distributors |
| Stephen O'Connor | Penske |
| Don Schmidt | Coastal Carriers |
| Carl Stebbins | New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Conn. |
Permanent Directors (Past Chairpersons)
| Name | Associated Business |
|---|---|
| Helen Brooks | FedEx Corporation |
| Mike Paine | Paine's, Inc. |
| John Pruchnicki | Coastal Carriers of CT |
| Andy Anastasio | Anastasio & Sons Trucking |
| Norman Bolduc | Kay's Trucking, Inc. |
| Joseph R. Christoni, Jr. | J. R. Christoni Inc. |
| Leland R. Hawthorne | Leland R. Hawthorne & Son, Inc. |
| Cheryl LaPaglia | Petruzzello Transportation Inc |
| Frank D. Mariano | |
| James Salter, Sr. | Salter's Express Company Inc. |
| Owen White | Roberts Energy |
Honorary Directors
- Bob Hamilton
- Tony Portanova from TransitCom. Inc.