Month: December 2017

NHMTA Massachusetts HOS Waiver

Dear Member,

The State of Massachusetts has issued an HOS Waiver for transportation of heating fuels. The notice is attached.

An emergency exists that requires relief from regulations adopted in Massachusetts and
Federal Statutes and Regulations pertaining to hours of service of motor carriers and
drivers of commercial motor vehicles, while transporting and delivering fuels necessary
for the continued heating of homes, businesses and other structure and the continued
delivery of liquified natural gas to electrical generation facilities and energy customers.
(49 CFR Pati 395).

This emergency exemption is effective immediately and will remain in effect until 11:59
P.M., EST, January 9, 2018, unless rescinded sooner by appropriate order.

A copy of the attached waiver needs to be placed in the cab of your truck.

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CDL Downgrade Notice

Attention New Hampshire CDL Holders: Important Notice
Before close of business on March 2, 2018, you must provide the NH DMV with a current and valid Medical Certificate issued by a Certified Medical Examiner in order to retain your commercial motor vehicle driving privileges.
Click on the link below to see sample
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NHMTA VT Emergency Declaration Notice for Hours of Service

Dear Member,

Pursuant to 49 CFR Section 390.23 and Vermont Title 5 VSA 2101, the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles declares that an emergency exists pertaining to the delivery of home heating fuels (fuel oil, propane) within the State of Vermont. Under certain guidelines, there is an exemption for Hours of Service.

This Emergency Declaration will remain in effect through January 9, 2018 at midnight. Please be advised that this will be reviewed after seven days to determine whether the Declaration of Emergency needs to amended or rescinded at that time.

The Declaration is attached. Please keep a copy of this Declaration in the cab of your vehicle.
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FMCSA: Check Out Our Latest Short Video

Learn more about long stopping distances of large trucks and buses.

The Our Roads, Our Safety Partnership just released a new short video that depicts the long stopping distances that trucks and buses face, and provides tips on how passenger vehicle drivers can safely operate around these large vehicles.
For more resources

NHMTA New Hampshire Declaration of Emergency Notice for Hours of Service

Dear Member,

Pursuant to 49 CFR Section 390.23 and New Hampshire RSA 266:72-a, the New Hampshire Department of Safety declares that an emergency exists pertaining to the delivery of propane, natural gas, fuel oil, gasoline and foodstuffs and the repair of utility outages within the State of New Hampshire. Under certain guidelines, there is an exemption for Hours of Service.

This Emergency Declaration will remain in effect through January 19, 2018 at midnight.

The Declaration is attached. Please keep a copy of this Declaration in the cab of your vehicle.
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U.S. Labor Department’s OSHA Accepting Electronically

WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will continue accepting 2016 OSHA Form 300A data through the Injury Tracking Application (ITA) until midnight on December 31, 2017. OSHA will not take enforcement action against those employers who submit their reports after the December 15, 2017, deadline but before December 31, 2017, final entry date. Starting January 1, 2018, the ITA will no longer accept the 2016 data.
Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for their employees. OSHA’s role is to ensure these conditions for America’s working men and women by setting and enforcing standards, and providing training, education and assistance. For more information, visit www.osha.gov.
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First Truck Driver Apprentice Completes NHMTA Heavy Duty Truck Driver Apprenticeship Program


Wynn Young, US Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship; Commissioner Kenneth Merrifield, NH Department of Labor; Kevin Boucher, Driver; Denis Kolehmainen, AG of NE Transportation Manager; Kevin Murray, AG of NE Director of Transportation; Robert J. Sculley, President, New Hampshire Motor Transport Association.
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