MassDOT & ThinkArgus conducts trucker roadway experience survey
Survey answers will help MassDOT gain a better understanding of your needs and lived experience on Massachusetts roads.
Entries by Kevin Weeks
Entry-level driver training standards effective Feb. 7
New FMCSA entry-level driving standards become effective Monday, Feb. 7 and impacts all CDL drivers. Review training and FAQs.
Winter Storm: Tractor trailer ban set for Saturday
Tractor trailers will be restricted from all state roads during the winter storm. Monitor 511 for immediate updates.
In support of legislation to meet the workforce needs of the trucking industry
TAM strongly supports House Bill 3522, designed to help meet the growing workforce needs of the trucking industry.
Governor declares emergency related to hours of service regulations
An emergency exists pertaining to the delivery of supplies, specifically propane and heating and fuel oil to customers in Massachusetts.
Imagine an extensive traffic jam – with electric vehicles
A Washington Post editorial suggests the snowy cold traffic jam would have been much worse if there were more electric vehicles on the road.
TAM chairman, trucking industry leader Ed Rodricks passes away
Ed proudly served as chairman of the executive board of directors with TAM, and was president and COO of Regency Transportation.
FMCSA extends Emergency Declaration 2020-002
This morning, the FMCSA extended Emergency Declaration 2020-002 to Feb. 28. 2022. Additional CDL and CLP waiver updates were published.
FMCSA to require rear impact guard yearly inspection
The FMCSA has added rear impact guards on the list of items that must be examined as part of the required annual inspection for CMVs.
Federal infrastructure legislation includes benefits for Massachusetts
The historic bipartisan infrastructure legislation will deliver for Massachusetts by repairing roads and bridges, improving transportation options, building a national network of chargers to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles, […]