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LMTA Annual Convention | Registration is NOW OPEN!

The 2023 LMTA Annual Convention will take place July 13-15, 2023 at the The Lodge at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, AL. We encourage all those planning to attend to book early. This resort is in demand and usually fully books before the spring! 

 

The Lodge at Gulf State Park
21196 E Beach Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL 36542 


The cut-off for reservations is Monday, June 12, 2023.
BOOK ONLINE or by phone (251) 540-4000 (Group Code: LMTA)

 

Please Note: The LMTA reserves the right to remove any guest from the room block who is not registered for the convention. Removal from the block may result in an increase in rate or cancelation of reservation by the hotel.

 

Nominating Committee Selects Candidates for Officer Positions

Members,

 

In accordance with the Association's bylaws, LMTA's Nominating Committee has met and nominated the following candidates for the open officer positions.

 

2nd Vice-President | Tyler Coatney, Acme Trucking
Vice-President at Large | Jeffery Gordon, Bayou Insurance
Secretary | Benjamin Hogan (Jr.), Dedicated Transportation
ATA Vice-President - Alternate | Kenny Stocks, D&J Construction


As stated in the bylaws, the membership has ten (10) days to propose additional nominations for each of the four open position. All additional nominations must be sent to Executive Director, Renee Amar (renee@lmta.la) by Friday May 5.

 

 

Northwest LA - Courtesy Vehicle Inspections

LMTA's Safety Management Council (SMC) is excited to announce that our forth Courtesy Inspection will be held outside of Shreveport in the northwest region of the state on Thursday, May 18. Registration is free, and can be completed through the provided links. 

 

These inspections allow participants to work directly with the Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development (DOTD) and other station officials to identify and educate members of the types of issues analyzed during an inspection.

 

The may 18 meeting will begin with breakfast at 7:30 am at Cracker Barrel in Shreveport (6251 Westport Ave, Shreveport, LA 70029). We will then caravan to the Greenwood Scales outside of Shreveport, Louisiana (77479 1-55 South Kentwood, LA 70444). 

 

NATMI's Driver Certification Program

NATMI’s nationally recognized, university-accredited Certified Driver Trainer (CDT) program is coming to Louisiana May 22-24! CDT is a "train-the-trainer" course for professionals responsible for developing and implementing professional driver training programs.

 

This course is the first step toward earning a credential to help you become a more competent professional and earn industry recognition and credibility in court testimony. If you have the job experience, you can pay one lump sum that covers all fees for certification and complete the process within a 60-day time frame – or less.

 

The LMTA Safety Management Council will host a two-day NATMI CDT course from May 22 - 24, 2023, at the LMTA office. More information regarding NATMI and program details can be found below.

 

NATMI Certified Driver Trainer (CDT) Course

May 22 - 24, 2023 | 8:00am - 5:00 pm

LMTA Office

4838 Bennington Avenue

Baton Rouge, LA | 70808

 

LMTA Member Exclusive NO COST Employee Benefits 
Benefit plans from LMTA Insurance Management!

We are excited to share our partnership with Mengel Financial Group to bring our members our new benefit plans under LMTA Insurance Management!

 

Since 2005, Mengel Financial Group has been offering Voluntary Employee Benefits to meet the needs of companies and their employees. Mengel Financial Group is committed to providing our members with the best and most affordable group benefits based on their specific needs. Offering Voluntary Employee Benefits strengthens relationships with your employees and improves retention and recruitment. 

 

All of the benefits are offered at NO COST TO THE EMPLOYER. Mengel Financial Group has partnered with over 20 insurance carriers, which allows us to provide the best and most affordable benefits to satisfy our member's employee’s needs. Many of their benefit offerings are Guaranteed Issue requiring no medical questions or medical exam.

 

Mengel Financial Group has been saving companies, employees & owner operators money on benefits since 1989, working with the Georgia Motor Transport Association in recent years, providing their members with affordable benefits.

 

LMTA Insurance Management also has a local benefits specialist in Tiffany VanHazebroeck, located in Mandeville, LA. Tiffany is ready to help our member companies provide their employees with exclusive voluntary benefits!

 

For more information or inquiries on benefits - please contact Tiffany VanHazebroeck or Ted Mengel whose information is listed in their profiles here.

 

TIFFANY VANHAZEBROECK | Benefits Specialist
(678) 977-5175
tiffanyv@lmta.la 

 

TED MENGEL | CEO

(404) 314-6799

ted@lmta.la 

 

FMCSA Emergency Declarations UPDATE

FROM FMCSA

 

View Regional Declarations

 

View State Declarations:

 

WEATHER - National Weather Service: No Advisories
RENEE WILL SEND

Here is an update from our partners at the New Orleans and Baton Rouge NWS.

 

Main Takeaways:

  • Slight Risk over much of the area for tomorrow. All modes of severe weather will be possible.
  • Uncertainty with timing as line could be faster or slower depending on if it is solid or broken over eastern TX and western LA overnight tonight.
  • Possibility of the line slowing up, especially if it is a broken line which would drastically increase the heavy rain threat.

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