Posts by MTAC Staff
Register for live ELD Q&A FMCSA session
After Dec. 16, 2019, all motor carriers and drivers subject to the ELD rule will be required to use electronic logging devices (ELDs) to record hours-of-service data. To help the motor carrier industry and ELD providers prepare for this important deadline, FMCSA is hosting a series of live question and answer sessions. To keep these…
Read MoreTrucks-only tolling back on table, top lawmakers say
From CT Post. Unable to secure enough support to pass a plan for widespread tolling on the state’s major highways, top Democratic lawmakers and Gov. Ned Lamont are now discussing ideas they previously rejected: tolling trucks only and placing tolls on select bridges in need of repair. “There has been discussion back and forth where…
Read MoreEconomist Noel Perry warns of more shutdowns after LME padlocks doors
From Transport Topics. One of the trucking industry’s leading economists says the abrupt shutdown of New Brighton, Minnesota-based carrier LME Inc. is an indication that trucking companies that are poorly run could be in deep trouble if the economy slows. “There is no question industry conditions are not nearly as strong as they were a…
Read MoreSenators aim for five-year highway bill before August recess
From Transport Topics. The first version of what could become the country’s next major highway policy bill will be unveiled in the Senate prior to Congress’ recess in August, surface transportation policymakers announced July 10. The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee intends to consider a five-year highway bill, kicking off reauthorization of the FAST…
Read MoreMTAC selects Bouvier Insurance as agent for Acadia Insurance program
The Motor Transport Association of Connecticut (MTAC) is pleased to announce that they have selected Bouvier Insurance as the sponsoring agent for their dividend-paying Safety Group insurance program, which is run in conjunction with Acadia Insurance. “We are thrilled to have a great new partner with Bouvier Insurance,” said MTAC President Joe Sculley. “They have…
Read MoreConnecticut diesel fuel taxes climb second year in a row
From CT Mirror. Truck drivers and other motorists who buy diesel fuel in Connecticut began paying an extra 2.6 cents per gallon this week — their second increase in two summers. The Department of Revenue Services set the new rate on July 1 at 46.5 cents per gallon, up from 43.9 cents one year ago…
Read MoreGasoline taxes are on the rise — just not in Connecticut
From CT Mirror. Connecticut motorists haven’t faced a gasoline tax increase in six years and only two in the past 12. … “The gasoline tax simply does not provide the reliable revenue we need, period,” Lamont said when he made his first pitch for tolls back in February. “Gasoline tax revenues have been flat for…
Read MoreWhite House likely to send USMCA trade deal to Congress after Sept. 1, sources say
From CNBC. The White House plans to send its replacement for the North American Free Trade Agreement to Congress after Sept. 1, setting up a vote by the end of the year, sources told CNBC. The White House could submit the bill to Congress as soon as this week to start the approval process. House…
Read MoreIn Waterford, I-395 Southbound closures July 19 – 29
The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that activities related to The Rehabilitation of Bridge No. 00255, I-395 over Route 85 in the town of Waterford are expected to cause significant delays. The work is tentatively scheduled to occur during the following period: Friday, July 19 through Monday, July 29. Motorists are advised to avoid…
Read MoreConnecticut diesel tax increases July 1
Under Connecticut law, the per gallon diesel tax may be adjusted up or down effective July 1 of every year, depending on a couple of factors. This year, the rate will increase to 46.5 cents per gallon. The state diesel tax rate is comprised of two components. One is a base rate of 29 cents…
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