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NEWS MMTA Testifies at Independent Contractor Hearing Nov. 30 The Massachusetts Motor Transportation testified at the Joint Committee on Transportation39s hearing which took up MMTA39s legislation on independent contractor and truck inspections. more FMCSA Issues Final Rule to Ban Cellphone Use The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration FMCSA and Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration issued the final rule attached to ban the use of handheld cell phones by commercial vehicle drivers. more FMCSA Extends Medical Card Requirements FMCSA published a final rule that has been extended to January 30 2022 the requirement that drivers retain a copy of their medical certificate on their person.