TAM Priorities
The Trucking Association of Massachusetts has a variety of goals and priorities for 2023.
Entries by Kevin Weeks
TAM After Hours Event was a huge success!
TAM members enjoyed terrific food from BT’s Smokehouse, mingled with others in the TAM community, and presented our yearly awards.
ATRI releases the Top 10 Trucking Industry Issues for 2022
The ATRI, the trucking industry’s not-for-profit research organization, released its 18th annual Top Industry Issues report.
Massachusetts state police recognized by national trucking industry research organization for commercial vehicle enforcement effectiveness
Massachusetts ranked fifth overall in commercial vehicle enforcement effectiveness in ATRI’s report.
Orange Line and North Green Line shutdown
The Orange Line and northern section of the Green Line shutdowns will cause residual impacts to the “roadway” transportation network for the next month.
MassDOT issues IRP Apportion Registration extension
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles has issued an extension for IRP Apportion Registrations displaying a June 2022 expiration decal.
Bill aims to repeal rolling stock tax in Massachusetts
H.B. 2959, An act relative to the taxation of rolling stock, has been introduced in the Massachusetts House.
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.
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.