Trucking Industry News
NH Legislature overrides veto on tolls increase
NH lawmakers override Governor Ayotte’s veto, doubling tolls for vehicles without NH E-ZPass starting Jan. 1, 2027. Free transponders available Dec. 1, 2026 — regardless of residency.
July 2026 – New Hampshire legislative recap
NHMTA was involved with several pieces of legislation in 2026. A summary of the most important legislative issues NHMTA worked on is listed.
Towing Transparency & Accountability signed into law – SB617
SB617, New Hampshire legislation designed to crack down on predatory towing has been signed into law by Governor Ayotte.
NHMTA SIG Trust – $100k in dividends for 2026
The NHMTA Self-Insurance Group Trust will soon pay back $100,000 in dividends to its participants.
New Hampshire trailer inspection advisory
Trailers with a GCWR of 10,001 lbs or more must undergo a federal inspection at least once every 12 months.
NH Attorney General suspends state vehicle inspection program
The vehicle inspection program in New Hampshire is suspended. Commercial operators should ensure they comply with FMSCA annual inspections.
Update: New Hampshire Attorney General has issued guidance on commercial vehicle inspections
The New Hampshire Attorney General has released guidance on annual vehicle inspections from state-certified inspection stations.
Additional information for Annual Inspection Advisory
New Hampshire has eliminated annual inspections for passenger motor vehicles. Commercial vehicles will still need to be inspected annually.
NHMTA Winter Conference in Key West
The 2026 NHMTA Winter Conference will be held Feb. 22 – 26 at The Reach Key West in Florida.
Blaktop’s Ron Ricker earns NHMTA Master Truck Driver Certification
Ron Ricker, a professional driver for Blaktop, Inc., has been awarded the prestigious Master Truck Driver Certification. Ricker has more than 68,000 accident-free hours over his career.
Annual Inspection Advisory
Although New Hampshire eliminated annual inspections for passenger motor vehicles, commercial motor vehicles still require annual inspections.
NHMTA cuts workers’ comp insurance rates by average of 7.2%
The NHMTA Self-Insurance Group Trust will cut worker’s compensation rates by an average of 7.2% for the 2025 policy year.
Industry Feed
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