DON’T LET TRAINING COSTS
HOLD YOU BACK

Got your sights set on the open road, but can’t afford training? That’s exactly why the Maine Motor Transport Association built the John Austin Trucking Foundation. Each month, up to 8 Mainers receive a one-time grant of up to $2,000 to cover CDL or trucking-related training.

No loans. No strings. Just grant money to jumpstart your career.

THE ROAD IS CALLING

Yup, and the John Austin Trucking Foundation wants to help you pay for training.

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TELL ME MORE

Grant money to help pay for training and the chance for a great new career? Giddyup. Let’s get into the details.

HOW DO I APPLY?

Easy. Just head on over to https://www.mmta.com/JATF/, scroll down to the form and start typing.

HOW MUCH OF MY TRAINING COULD BE COVERED?

Up to $2,000 per person. It’s a one-time grant—not a loan—and you don’t pay it back. We award up to 8 grants every month, so if you’re ready to roll, apply now.

WHAT TRAINING IS COVERED?

If it helps you build a career directly related to trucking in Maine, it’s probably covered.

  • Class A or B CDL licenses
  • CDL Endorsements like Hazmat, Tanker, Doubles/Triples, etc
  • Commercial vehicle or equipment tech programs
  • Heavy equipment training
WHO CAN APPLY?

Well, you’ve gotta be a Mainer and want a trucking-related career. Pretty simple right? We’re here to support:

  • Anyone who can’t afford training otherwise
  • Graduating high school seniors
  • Active-duty military or veterans with an honorable discharge
  • Folks with a connection to an MMTA member company
IS THERE A DEADLINE?

Yep. Applications close at 5pm on the last business day of each month. You’ll hear back within two weeks of that month’s deadline. If you’re selected, just submit the below to get your grant money.

  • Proof of completed training and the cost
  • Proof of Maine residency or employment by a company with a significant Maine presence

JOHN AUSTIN TRUCKING FOUNDATIONBACKING MAINERS WITH DRIVE

The John Austin Trucking Foundation was created by the Maine Motor Transport Association to fuel Maine’s workforce and help more people find a career in trucking. Named in honor of longtime industry leader John Austin—whose drive and generosity made a huge impact—the foundation is dedicated to making training more affordable for Mainers ready to hit the road.

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READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?

GET UP TO $2K FOR TRAINING

Ready to get rolling, but need help covering training costs? This is your chance—click below to start.
Heads up: you’ll be taken to a new page, just scroll to the bottom and apply.

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