Saturday, 07-31-2010

MPTA Newsflash

New Minnesota Laws

Tow Truck Weights
Tow trucks may exceed maximum weight and length laws when towing a disabled vehicle to place of repair or safekeeping if the move is "urgent." A $300 permit is required (effective immediately).




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Written by Luke Blegen   

Many of you may be aware of the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration). CSA 2010 is launched and in full force! You Can read the FULL article here and when to expect the 72 Hour Roadside inspections conducted by the DOT.

The new Open Roads Policy is now online! View it here!
 
MPTA Member Spotlight PDF Print E-mail
Written by Luke Blegen   

Your company could be next! We will be working on featuring a new member EVERY month or two in our "member Spotlight" section!

This months Member Spotlight is: Double "D" Towing out of Lonsdale, MN!

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Look for the article on the web and in our MPTA News letter in just a few weeks!
 
Newsbreak Highlights PDF Print E-mail
Written by Luke Blegen   

Click on Newsbreak on the left hand side to retrieve our NEWEST Edition.

Inside this Issue:
  • Member Profile
    (Double "D" Towing, Lonsdale, MN
  • President's letter
  • Federal DOT Warning Notice
  • The Bankruptcy Quandary
  • MPTA Scholarship Application
  • Federal Ban on Texting for Commercial Truck Drivers
  • Light Duty Tow School
  • Heavy Duty Tow School
  • New Updates from the IRS
  • MPTA Membership Application
  • Troubleshooting the Winch
    Freespool - Heavy Duty Truck
  • MPTA Legislative Update
 
Member Information PDF Print E-mail
Written by Luke Blegen   

The Scholorship Application for members is now online!
Please take a moment to see if you or those you know qualify!

We are also working on getting the current towing laws posted for members.

You can find useful articles, board minutes, profile edit, archived articles, & more in your Members Section!

The March Board Meeting Minutes are now online!
 
MPTA Updates! PDF Print E-mail
Written by Luke Blegen   

2009_Tow_Show_Img_TrucksWe apologize for the delays! We have the 2009 Tow Show pictures up now! Take a look on our pictures link!

 

 Keep up to date!

In our News Feeds Section...Get the latest news from the MSSA, USDOT-FMCSA, & Dailey Diesel & Gas prices and the break down.
 
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