Posts by MTAC Staff

From the Connecticut DMV. A 90-day extension for expiring DMV credentials. The Department of Motor Vehicles – acting on the recent Declaration signed by Governor Ned Lamont – now offers an extension period to Connecticut residents with expiring credentials. Eligible DMV credentials that expire between March 10, 2020 and June 8, 2020 are automatically covered…

From FMCSA. This Emergency Declaration provides regulatory relief for commercial motor vehicle operations providing direct assistance in support of emergency relief efforts related to the COVID-19 outbreaks, including transportation to meet immediate needs for: medical supplies and equipment related to the testing, diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19; supplies and equipment necessary for community safety, sanitation,…

From MTAC partner Wilson Elser. The rapid spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) is imperiling the health of countless thousands, wreaking havoc on global commerce, hobbling local communities and paralyzing entire countries. The impact on the insurance industry is as yet unknown, but is certain to be lasting and profound. Related claims reporting and handling will no…

From Hartford Business Journal. Small businesses in Connecticut are now eligible for federal emergency loans of up to $2 million, and the Hartford Foundation has launched a $1 million fund to respond to the needs of Greater Hartford residents impacted by the COVID-19 virus crisis. The announcements came during a teleconference Monday afternoon hosted by…

Following a request from MTAC, the State of Connecticut has issued an Hours of Service waiver. The waiver was requested in order to allow the trucking industry to respond to critical needs during the public health emergency. As a result of actions relating to the coronavirus spread, there is a shortage of food at many…

From CT DMV. The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) now offers a new online service to efficiently process medical documents for your drivers. Motor carriers can use this new function by logging into the recently redesigned Connecticut Commercial Vehicle Operations (CVO) Portal – your one-stop-shop for conducting commercial motor vehicle business. Carriers can use…

From FreightWaves. Following a favorable appeals court decision this week, the American Trucking Associations (ATA) will resume its fight in a lower court against monthly tolls totaling in some cases more than $1.5 million, collected from carriers hauling freight in and through Rhode Island. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit on Monday…

From CT Mirror. The Democrat-controlled legislature is expected to approve a two-year, $4.7 billion bond package Wednesday that shatters Gov. Ned Lamont’s planned “debt diet” for state borrowing by more than $1.1 billion. The House of Representatives approved the borrowing plan 126-20 following a one-hour, early-afternoon debate. The Senate approved it 31-5 at 6:40 p.m.,…

This week, MTAC President Joe Sculley testified on SB 10, which would, among other things, have Connecticut preemptively adopt California’s medium and heavy-duty vehicle emission standards. These standards would be more strict than the standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Sculley’s testimony covered a number of things, including: The bill has no…

This week, MTAC President Joe Sculley submitted testimony in response to a bill that would legalize recreational marijuana. The bill included some important references to drug testing in federal law, which MTAC had sought. The references mainly deal with an exception to a prohibition on using drug screening as a condition to employment. They are:…