MTAC submits testimony on legalization of recreational marijuana

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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:…

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Training Class: Driver Qualification on March 24

In January 2020, new regulations regarding the initial qualification of drivers and qualification of existing drivers take effect. Carriers will have additional responsibilities and will be mandated to check federal databases for driver’s controlled substance and alcohol test results. Coverage of these changes will be included in this training session. Keeping your drivers properly qualified…

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Register for the 2020 Connecticut Truck Driving Championship

Registration for the 2020 Truck Driving Championship (TDC) is now open! Drivers or their safety managers can visit the MTAC website to sign up, and download the forms necessary to complete their registration. Once the registration has been received, a copy of the Rules for Drivers will be sent directly to them. This year’s event…

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Advertise in MTAC magazine

MTAC’s inaugural edition of its brand new, official magazine will launch in the spring of 2020 and you’re invited to be a part of all the excitement! The Transportation Professional will be the only publication in Connecticut dedicated to leaders in transportation. We will feature unique editorial content exploring issues relative to you and your…

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Legislative testimony U-Pass

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This week, MTAC President Joe Sculley submitted testimony regarding a proposal to expand the U-Pass proposal to private colleges and universities. The current U-Pass system provides free public transportation to eligible public college students, in exchange for a $20 per semester student fee. In his testimony, Sculley questioned the revenue impact on Connecticut’s Special Transportation…

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Legislative testimony on non-consensual tows

This week, MTAC President Joe Sculley testified in opposition to a bill that would authorize a $10 surcharge on non-consensual tows. The surcharge is being pitched as a way to compensate towers for when vehicles are abandoned after non-consensual tows. Sculley pointed out that towers are not being forced to perform the non-consensual tows. They…

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Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse detects nearly 8,000 violations since Jan. 6

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From Transport Topics. Nearly 8,000 substance abuse violations have been detected and identified by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse since it went live Jan. 6, the agency announced Feb. 21. The Clearinghouse, a database containing information on commercial driver license holders’ drug and alcohol violations, first went live last month…

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With CT tolls debate on ice, fiscal issues loom large

From CT Mirror. Connecticut’s tolls debate may be over for now, but that lull only means Gov. Ned Lamont and legislators now must resolve a daunting list of fiscal challenges left in its wake. Absent toll receipts from large trucks, what other measures will be needed to keep the transportation program solvent for the rest…

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MTAC submits testimony on penalties for commercial trucks on parkways

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MTAC President Joe Sculley submitted testimony in response to a bill that proposes to issue fines for commercial trucks that enter the Merritt Parkway. The fines would be one hundred fifty dollars ($150) for the first violation and five hundred dollars ($500) for each subsequent violation. Sculley’s testimony said, in part: “MTAC is aware that,…

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MTAC submits testimony on anti-age discrimination bill

Connecticut Capital

MTAC President Joe Sculley submitted testimony in response to legislation that would prohibit an employer from inquiring about the date of birth, or date of graduation, on a job application. Last year’s version of the bill did not contain a strong enough exception for where this inquiry is required by federal law. However, this year’s…

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