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Governor Hogan Announces Facial Coverings Requirement in Maryland. May 6, 2020

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has issued an executive order that requires all customers and employees in retail stores and foodservice establishments, as well as on public transportation, to wear face masks or coverings, effective at 7 a.m. on Saturday, April 18.  Although MMTA member trucking companies likely do not operate the type of businesses that are covered under the order, you are encouraged to consider the close proximity of your workforce and take appropriate steps to protect your employees. The order specifies that a “face covering” means a covering that fully covers a person’s nose and mouth but is not… Read More

New Mask Requirements Mandated in Several Maryland Counties and DC April 15, 2020

With no hearings and little notice, several Maryland counties and the District of Columbia have announced mandatory requirements for the use of face masks by both customers and employees at certain essential businesses. Most of these requirements only apply to retail establishments, but many of our members do operate retail facilities and/or may be making deliveries to retail stores. Depending on your operations, some of your employees may be covered under these orders. Several other jurisdictions, including Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Howard County and Frederick County are expected to issue similar orders soon. Courtesy of the Mid-Atlantic Petroleum Distributors Association,… Read More

MMTA Cancelled Events April 10, 2020

Due to the COVID crisis, the following events are now cancelled: TDC & Supertech. Read More

Are you receiving the MMTA E-News? March 27, 2020

MMTA E-News:MMTA emails e-news relating to your DOT vehicles and transportation. The latest issues are focusing on the Covid crisis. If you are not receiving the membership emails, feel free to check your spam and/or reach out to mab@mdtrucking.org.Thank you.Topics include: New Coronavirus Labor Law Poster Required Starting April 2. Do My Drivers/Employees Need a Letter Saying they are Essential? Yes, Your Drivers Can Still Deliver in New York. Expiring Medical Qualifications of CDL Drivers. MMTA General Counsel Offering Free Coronavirus Webinars. FMCSA Issues Guidance for Drug & Alcohol Testing During Emergency. Maryland Delays Inspection Mandate for Trucks with Exceptional… Read More

Chassis Per Diem Waiver March 27, 2020

In an effort to help minimize the impact of PAC’s decision to close SMT Monday, March 30 and Tuesday, March 31, the MMTA Intermodal Council requested chassis providers to consider a waiver of their regular per diem charges for this period.TRAC IntermodalFor any Metro Pool chassis on-hired from a Baltimore facility and on the street billing as Merchant Haulage as of Friday, March 27, 2020 and returned to Marine Repair Services (MRS) on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, per diem relief will be granted for Monday, March 30, 2020 and Tuesday, March 31, 2020. The credit will not apply to per… Read More

Non-essential businesses must close at 5 p.m! March 23, 2020

Governor Hogan announced that all non-essential businesses must close at 5 p.m. and remain closed indefinitely until further notice given the coronavirus outbreak. Visit: http://www.mdtrucking.org/files/CISA.pdf for guidance as to what is considered essential and may remain open. Read More

Nash is Maryland's Driver of the Year! January 29, 2020

On January 28, 2020 John Nash of UPS was selected as Maryland's 2019 Truck Driver of the Year.  Nash was honored with 12 other outstanding drivers as the 2019 Maryland Drivers of the Month by Maryland Motor Truck Association.  He was selected as the Driver of the Year by the Maryland State Police after a careful review of the winners.  Nash was selected based on his extraordinary record, which includes: 31 years of safe driving, traveling 1.4 million miles. Volunteering at Maryland New Directions to help unemployed and underemployed citizens find careers in trucking. Winning the 3 axle class at… Read More

MMTA's Oyster, Bull Roast, & Trade Show January 3, 2020

Thursday *** February 27, 20205:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.****************************************************************************************************************************Reward your employees, network, catch up with friends, enjoy delicious food, and tour the latest products at the trade show booths! Printable Registration FlyerOnlineKathy Norris at kathy@mdtrucking.org Office: 410-644-4600 Table of 10 up to February 13: $500.00 (after February 13: $550.00)Reserved seating is ONLY provided for purchased tables of 10.**************************************************************************************************************************** Trade Show Booth:Early Bird Booth purchased by February 13: $425.00, after February 13: $525.00. Electricity is $35.00 Extra.Trade Show Booths must be paid in advance! Donations:Donations of door prizes are welcome! Read More

Driver of the Year Nominations Now Open! December 2, 2019

Maryland's top truck driver could be yours! Do you have a driver with an outstanding safety record? Is one of your drivers active in his or her community? Does he or she train and mentor new employees? You have a candidate for Maryland’s Drivers of the Month/Year awards. Each year MMTA recognizes 12 outstanding drivers as its Drivers of the Month, with the State Police selecting one winner as the Driver of the Year. Applications for these awards are being accepted until December 10! The Driver of the Year gets numerous prizes! Nomination forms are online at www.mdtrucking.org/files/doty2019Application.pdf. Read More

Patella Named MMTA Chairman October 18, 2019

Armand Patella was elected the 78th Chairman of the Board of Maryland Motor Truck Association at its annual meeting on September 26. Patella is the president of Preferred Services LLC, a company he formed after previously spending over 35 years in the maritime and intermodal trucking industries. Armand has been the Chairman of the MMTA Intermodal Council for the past 10 years. He also: Serves as Treasurer of MMTA’s Political Action Committee Is past Chairman of the Baltimore Metropolitan Council’s Freight Movement Task Force Is actively involved in the Baltimore Port Alliance’s Executive Steering Committee. Was named the 2019 Baltimore… Read More

MMTA Annual Management Conference is Sept. 26th! August 30, 2019

MMTA’s annual meeting is Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City.  Meeting registration and sponsorship opportunities are now open!  Early bird pricing ends September 10.  Speakers/subjects will include: ATA President Chris Spear – driver shortages, younger driver options, increasing transportation infrastructure FMCSA Deputy Administrator Alan Hanson – safety initiatives, CSA changes, hours of service updates, etc. Shapiro Negotiations Institute – negotiating more effectively Jim Mathis – reinventing your business to improve your results. Registration materials are available at www.mdtrucking.org/files/RegistrationMaterials.pdf. Sponsors are needed!  www.mdtrucking.org/files/SponsorshipFlyer.pdf. Read More

2019 SuperTech Maryland Winners June 24, 2019

John Kidd of Travel Centers of America was named the Grand Champion at the 7th annual SuperTech Maryland competition on June 22, 2019.  For the second year in a row, Kidd also won the CSA Compliance skill station. Other winners were recognized in skills like brakes, engines, electrical, wheel end, and more. A record 41 technicians and students training to become diesel techs ("FutureTechs”) competed in 2019. Joshua Gerber of Washington County Technical Institute won the FutureTech competition. A complete list of winners is available at www.mdtrucking.org/files/2019SuperTechWinners.pdf. Read More

Royer is Maryland’s TDC Grand Champion! June 3, 2019

Kurt Royer of YRC Worldwide was named Grand Champion of the 2019 Maryland Truck Driving Championships on Saturday, June 1. For 72 years Maryland's finest truck drivers have gathered to test their skills as they compete at the championships. Royer, who drives for YRC, topped 102 drivers for the title. He competed in the 4 Axle Van class. This is the 5th time he has won his class, and the first time he has been recognized as the Grand Champion! The team competition was won by Giant of Maryland, who narrowly edged out XPO Logistics. Victor Carter of UPS Chesapeake… Read More

Gaumer is MMTA's 2019 Person of the Year! April 29, 2019

On Saturday, April 27, Wayne Gaumer of Lightning Transportation was recognized as Maryland Motor Truck Association’s Person of the Year at a banquet with over 140 attendees in Ellicott City, MD. Gaumer has spent 53 years in the trucking industry and is currently Lightning’s President Emeritus. His many contributions to MMTA and the trucking industry include: Serving as a longtime MMTA Board member and former Executive Committee member. Representing Maryland as the state’s representative on the Board of the American Trucking Associations for the last decade. Service on the Intermodal Motor Carriers Conference of the American Trucking Associations, as well… Read More

Perdue's Steve Williams is Maryland's Driver of the Year! January 30, 2019

On January 29, 2019 Steve Williams of Perdue was named the 2018 Maryland Truck Driver of the Year. Williams was one of 12 drivers honored as the 2018 Drivers of the Month by Maryland Motor Truck Association and was selected as the Driver of the Year by the Maryland State Police. His extraordinary service record includes: Driving for over 29 years and traveling 3 million safe miles. Serving as a volunteer with disabled children through the Special Olympics Truck Convoy and Operation Teddy Bear. Being recognized in 2018 by the National Private Truck Council as a National Driver All-Star for… Read More