Maine Motor Carrier Review Board

The Motor Carrier Review Board was created in 1995 to review the records of motor carriers operating in Maine with the most significant histories of truck-related safety violations. The Board is empowered to recommend to the Maine Secretary of State that a motor carrier's right to operate in Maine be suspended.

The Board consists of seven members. Five members represent various aspects of the motor carrier industry. One member is from the commercial insurance field, and one represents the general public. Board members are appointed by the governor, and serve three year terms.

The Board has developed rules to assign points to each type of motor carrier violation. Total points for a twelve-month period are divided by a carrier's annual mileage to yield a relative severity rating. Quarterly, the motor carriers with the highest Relative Severity Ratings are considered for review. The Board may vote to conduct a detailed review, issue a warning, or vote to take no action. Carriers selected for a detailed review receive a public hearing where they may present information to the Board.

In calendar year 2010, the Board conducted 69 preliminary, 30 follow-up, and 10 full motor carrier reviews. As a result of those reviews, the Board issued 29 warning letters to carriers with histories of significant and repeated motor carrier violations in Maine and twice made a recommendation to the Secretary of State to suspend a motor carrier's right to operate commercially in Maine.

For definitions and complete rules, please refer to Chapter 1, Chapter 2, and Chapter 3.

Motor Carrier Review Board minutes are available by selecting a meeting date below:

September 21, 2012	June 19, 2012
March 6, 2012	December 15, 2011
October 4, 2011	June 14, 2011
March 15, 2011	December 14, 2010
September 28, 2010	June 15, 2010
March 23, 2010	December 15, 2009
June 16, 2009	March 5, 2009
October 27, 2008	June 3, 2008
March 20, 2008	December 19, 2007
September 20, 2007	June 14, 2007
March 6, 2007	December 7, 2006
September 14, 2006	June 8, 2006
March 9, 2006	December 1, 2005
September 21, 2005 (Special Meeting)	September 8, 2005
June 7, 2005	March 22, 2005
December 9, 2004	September 21, 2004
June 1, 2004	March 2, 2004
August 26, 2003	December 4, 2003
May 2, 2003

Minutes for meetings not listed above may be obtained by contacting the Motor Carrier Services Section directly at (207) 624-9000 ext. 52131 or by e-mail at: mcsadmin.bmv@maine.gov

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Maine Motor Carrier Review Board