ReOpen Connecticut – Why testing is important

From State of Connecticut. Connecticut is making progress in fighting COVID-19. Our success is because of people like you, that have been taking precautions such as wearing a mask in public and washing your hands frequently. But the fight continues, and it is not over yet. The next step to stopping the spread of COVID-19…

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Connecticut DMV updates availability of services

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As the state begins to reopen from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has announced changes regarding the availability of some of the services they provide. Select services are now offered by appointment only. Those services include issuance of new licenses and IDs, license and ID renewals, out of state license…

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MTAC drug and alcohol testing program

The administrator of MTAC’s drug and alcohol testing program, Fleet Screen, was recently acquired by DISA Global Solutions. As part of this transition, a new online platform is being rolled out for use by members in the drug and alcohol testing program. Training sessions for the new online platform are being offered over the next…

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FMCSA reverses course, extends Med Card waiver extension

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A couple of weeks ago, MTAC reported (based on word from FMCSA) that the agency would not be extending the medical card waiver beyond June 30, 2020. This week, FMCSA has reversed course, and extended the medical card waiver until September 30, 2020. In their notice, FMCSA states that “… many medical providers nationwide have…

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Waterbury Mixmaster project to close lanes on I-84, Route 8

Road construction ahead

From CT Post. Ongoing work with the rehabilitation of the “Mixmaster” in Waterbury will required lane closures on I-84 and Route 8. The $153 million project consists of the rehabilitation of numerous bridges located within the Route 8 and I-84 interchange. The project won’t be finished until September 2022. Lane closures on I-84 eastbound will…

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Reopen Connecticut – Best public health practices

From the State of Connecticut. The State of Connecticut is taking some important steps to reopen and get back to work as we enter Phase 2 on June 17th and more businesses are able to welcome customers. By working together and practicing social distancing when possible, we have seen some changes in data that allow…

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Crash Preventability Determination Program changes to SMS

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Motor carriers participating in FMCSA’s Crash Preventability Determination Program (CPDP) will see their Safety Measurement System (SMS) information change within 60 days after the Agency’s determinations. FMCSA will continue to list all crashes on the SMS Website. However, crashes determined to be Not Preventable through the CPDP will appear in a separate table titled “Reviewed…

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FMCSA extends, modifies HOS Emergency Declaration

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From Transport Topics. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended and modified its emergency declaration for motor carriers that are providing direct assistance in support of coronavirus-related relief efforts. The agency announced June 8 that the modified declaration will take effect June 15 and remain in place through July 14. This modification scales back…

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Class 8 Sales in May fall to lowest point since 2011

From Transport Topics. U.S. Class 8 retail sales in May tumbled 62.5% — during the heart of the novel coronavirus pandemic — to just above 9,000 compared with a year earlier, WardsAuto.com reported. Truck sales hit 9,165 for the month, compared with 24,424 a year earlier, according to Wards. May notched the lowest sales since…

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