Bill Tracker – as of Jan. 26, 2023
MTAC is closely tracking and sharing legislation of interest with you. See the bills below that we are already tracking.
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Bill Tracker – as of Jan. 1, 2023
MTAC is closely tracking and sharing legislation of interest with you. See the bills below that we are already tracking.
FMCSA fine rate increases for 2023
The fine rate increases are part of an annual adjustment to account for inflation. It is required by federal legislation passed in 2015.
Happy New Year from MTAC
We at MTAC want to wish you and your families a happy and healthy new year. Cheers to a successful and thriving 2023!
New mileage tax for truckers in Connecticut
Effective Jan. 1, trucking companies will start paying a mileage fee for their tractor-trailers traveling Connecticut roads.
2023 Legislative Session: Tuesday Trucker Call
To better communicate our efforts in the upcoming 2023 legislative session, we will be hosting “Tuesday Trucker Call” on weekly basis. This call will be a virtual meeting held every Tuesday at 10 a.m. to discuss that week’s legislative agenda as it relates to the transportation industry. We will update you all on proposed bills, […]
Highway Use Tax
This past week we hosted two webinars on the Highway Use Tax set to go into effect on January 1, 2023. We spoke with our Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts members. We had solid participation; over 200 of you logged on to hear the HUT update. We sincerely thank you for jumping on the call. […]
Connecticut DMV grants Emergency Exemption Notice
Connecticut DMV has granted a limited exemption from federal regulations, specifically for the intrastate transportation of gasoline, diesel fuel, fuel oil, biodiesel and propane.
ATA’s CEO Chris Spear – Hartford Courant Op-Ed on the Highway Use Tax
Chris Spear, president and CEO of the American Trucking Association, speaks to the unfair and inequitable implementation of the highway use tax and how consumers will be footing the bill – Connecticut residents will be stuck paying the bill.