FDA Issues Warning on Hand Sanitizer Manufactured by Eskbiochem
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an urgent advisory that consumers discontinue use of hand sanitizer manufactured by Mexico-based Eskbiochem due to potential presence of methanol (wood alcohol), a substance that can be toxic when absorbed...
REMINDER: Annual HAZMAT Registrations For 2020-2021 Due Wednesday, July 1
he U.S. DOT's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) requires hazardous material transporters to register and pay a fee each year in return for a certificate of operation. PHMSA began mailing the 2020-2021 registration information to HAZMAT...
Not Business As Usual
My daughter informed me on March 6th that her place of business was going to a work at home schedule starting the 16th due to COVID19. We both thought that was a bit premature. Week of March 9th - Talk of spread of COVID19 starts to ramp up in USA – staff is getting a...
Holding True to their Roots
MEMA had the pleasure of speaking to Jarmin Kaltras & Jason Versey from Maine Standard Biofuels. A conversation about staying true to their roots during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Most of you will agree that the world has gone mad. This pandemic is...
Small Business Administration Issues More User-Friendly PPP Loan Full Forgiveness Application
From PMAA The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued a revised, borrower-friendly Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application. The new forgiveness form was part of the PPP Flexibility Act of 2020, signed into law June 5, 2020 and is...
Governor Mills Renews State of Civil Emergency For 30 Days As Maine Reopens, Continues to Combat COVID-19
For the State of Maine Governor's Office: June 10, 2020 As the State continues to respond to COVID-19, Governor Janet Mills today extended the State of Civil Emergency for thirty days through July 10, 2020. According to the National Governors Association, nearly every...
FMCSA Extends, Limits Emergency Declaration
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has extended its Emergency Declaration in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but has limited the scope of transportation subject to its terms. The declaration exempts motor carriers and drivers from Parts 390...
BREAKING – TSA to Replace Portland Enrollment Center
From MMTA Just in from Senator Susan Collins office – they have contacted the Transportation Security Administration about the trucking industry’s concern about the closure of the Portland TWIC/HAZMAT Enrollment Center originally conveyed earlier this week. We are...
FMCSA Announces Three-Month Waiver – Extends Part 382.301(b)
FMCSA The FMCSA posted a waiver on June 5th granting a three-month waiver from certain pre-employment testing requirements applicable to employers of commercial motor vehicle drivers. This waiver extends the provision of Part 382.301(b) from 30 days to 90 days in...
Analysis on the latest Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act
Please see attached Small Business Legislative Counsel (SBLC) analysis on the latest Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act that was signed into law on Friday.
Portland TWIC/HAZMAT Enrollment Center to Permanently Close
The following information was put out by MMTA: MMTA was notified that, effective at the close of business on Friday, June 26, 2020, the Portland, ME-Lancaster St Universal Enrollment Center will be permanently closing. This TSA location is where HAZMAT and TWIC...
CDC Guidance for Over the Road Truck Drivers
CDC Guidance for Over the Road Truck Drivers