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The Louisiana Motor Transport Association (LMTA) is proud to share our 2025 Legislative Logbook--a comprehensive scorecard outlining how every Louisiana legislator voted on bills that directly impact the trucking industry.

Meet Our 2025 LMTA Road Warriors

Each year, LMTA honors two standout legislators--one from the Louisiana House and one from the Senate--who go above and beyond in their support of the trucking industry. Our 2025 Road Warriors are Rep. Emily Chenevert (District 66) and Sen. Blake Miguez (District 22). Both earned a perfect 100% score on our legislative scorecard and have been unwavering advocates for common-sense reform. These leaders not only voted with trucking--they led the charge.

This document is intended for everyone in Louisiana’s trucking community, whether or not you’re a current LMTA member. If you’re involved in moving goods, operating a fleet, or supporting the industry in any way, this resource is for you.

Inside the Scorecard:

• Legislative vote records for every Louisiana House and Senate member

• A summary of all bills tracked by LMTA this session

• Recognition of legislative champions who led the push for reform

Download the full scorecard

Not sure who your lawmakers are? Find your legislator here

We encourage you to take a look at how your legislators voted—and follow up. If they stood with the trucking industry, thank them. If they didn’t, let them know how their decisions affect your business and livelihood.

Together, we can continue building a stronger, safer, and more competitive trucking industry in Louisiana.

To learn more about LMTA and how we advocate for trucking, visit https://www.lmta.la/advocacy/.

Louisiana Truckers Face Frivolous Lawsuits: How New Laws Impact Your Business

Thank you to all those who were a part of our 2025 LMTA Annual Convention at the Perdido Beach Resort. We’re grateful for the time, energy, and enthusiasm each of you brought — making this event not only productive but truly meaningful for our trucking industry family.

We need your input.
To help us improve future events, please take a moment to complete our short post-convention survey:
https://members.lmta.la/ap/Form/Fill/LvXEjimp

Convention Resources
To help you relive the highlights and stay connected, we’ve compiled the following resources:

• View Convention Photos: https://www.johnballance.net/lmta2025

• Access Speaker Presentations

• Explore 2026 Convention Info: We’re heading to The Lodge at Gulf State Park, July 8-12. Learn more here

• View Attendee List & Materials in the Event App

Finally, we want to recognize the outstanding companies and individuals whose generous support made this event possible. Thank you for standing with us to move Louisiana’s trucking industry forward!

Tired of Costly Legal Battles?
Reclaim Control with a Proactive Strategy Built for Louisiana’s Legal Landscape

CEOs, COOs, Senior Counsel, and Senior Safety Directors — join us for an essential, high-impact and interactive session tailored to address the unique litigation challenges in Louisiana.

In just a few hours, you'll discover how to:

• Dramatically reduce legal costs and insurance premiums
• Implement forward-thinking strategies to prevent accidents before they happen
• Build a more stable, predictable financial future for your business

Led by seasoned professionals with proven results, this interactive session will help you rethink how your organization approaches litigation risk.

Bonus: Participants will gain access to a follow-up driver training program — the final step in a comprehensive transformation.

Space is limited. Register today and take the first step toward stronger protection and smarter risk management.

REGISTER NOW - (LMTA MEMBERS ONLY)

Gone South dives into Operation Sideswipe, a major insurance fraud ring in New Orleans where scammers staged crashes with big rigs to collect massive settlements.

In Parts 1 & 2, hear how attorneys, fake witnesses, and “slammer” drivers targeted truckers—and how the scheme unraveled after a federal witness was murdered.

Why it matters: This real-life case exposes the tactics used to trap commercial drivers and highlights the urgent need for legal reform in our industry.

Listen now to Gone South Episodes 38 & 39 – a must for anyone in trucking.

Stay compliant and audit-ready by joining us for a comprehensive seminar on Hours of Service (HOS) regulations and logbook requirements, presented by the Louisiana State Police (LSP).

• SEPT 10: West Monroe
• SEPT 30: Broussard (Lafayette Area)
• OCT 23: Baton Rouge
• NOV 10: Jefferson (Greater New Orleans Area)

This training is ideal for drivers, safety managers, and motor carriers looking to deepen their understanding of HOS rules and ensure proper documentation.

Topics will include:

• Overview of HOS regulations and exemptions
• How to correctly complete paper logs and use electronic logging devices (ELDs)
• Common violations and how to avoid them
• Tips for preparing for roadside inspections and audits

Hear directly from LSP enforcement officers, ask questions, and walk away with the knowledge and tools to keep your operation in compliance.

Register today!

Through this 2 day course attendees will learn how to control costs through a complete and thorough vehicle accident investigation and develop skills in loss prevention, data collection and analysis. 

Control costs through a complete and thorough vehicle accident investigation.  Develop skills in loss prevention, data collection and analysis.

This course covers:

• Accident Management – Setting policy and procedures to be followed within the organization; driver conduct and actions at the scene; and the supervisor’s role.
• Cause and Chain of Events of Accidents – When and where did the accident begin; the multiple causes of accidents and driving tactics.
• The Role of Photography in Documentation – Procedures for gathering useful photographs.
• Roadway Evidence – Skid marks, metal scars, and damage to objects along the path of the vehicles and how they assist in determination of speeds and directions.
• Vehicle Damage – Contact, induced and other damage present and how to determine what may have caused each.
• Determining Speeds – How to determine the speed of vehicle from tire marks, critical speeds of curves, combined speeds, skip and gap skids, drag factors of roadways and other surfaces, and test skid procedures.
• Recording Information – Gathering measurements and creating field sketches, which will be used as part of the investigative process.

More information regarding NATMI and program details can be found below.

September 16 - 17 | NATMI's Fleet Accident Investigation Course

LMTA Office

325 Florida Street

Baton Rouge, LA 70801

Register Now!

We’re excited to invite you to participate in a new initiative: the Quarterly Check-In with Chief Jeff Melchior, Chief of Police for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD).

While both help keep Louisiana’s roads safe, what’s the difference between DOTD Police and State Police?

DOTD Police focus on transportation enforcement, weigh stations, commercial vehicle compliance, and road work zones—primarily supporting safe freight movement. Louisiana State Police have law enforcement authority statewide, handling everything from traffic stops-including mobile commercial stops-to major criminal investigations.

These quarterly sessions are designed to open the lines of communication between DOTD Police and Louisiana’s trucking industry. They’re informal, honest conversations — not lectures — where truckers, dispatchers, and company reps can hear updates directly from Chief Melchior and share the real-world issues they’re facing on the road and in operations.

This is not limited to LMTA members. All truckers and industry professionals are welcome to participate or submit topics for discussion!

We want to know:

• What topics need more clarity?
• Where do you see misalignment or confusion in enforcement?
• What issues matter most to you and your company?

Use the form below to submit any questions, topics, or concerns you’d like discussed in an upcoming Check-In. Your feedback will help shape the conversation and move our industry forward, together.

SUBMIT YOUR TOPICS HERE

Thank you for being a part of this important effort to build mutual respect and collaboration.

Interested in joining one of our quarterly webinars? Register online today!

• Sept 9: Quarterly Check-In with the Chief
• Dec 3: Quarterly Check-In with the Chief

Let’s move forward together — with honesty, integrity, and courage.

Thank you for being part of this important step toward a safer, stronger, and more collaborative transportation system.

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The LMTA currently offers a variety of exclusive business partnerships and services to members of the association. Special member-only offers for our partners are listed below and can be found through your LMTA Info Hub under the "Resources" tab.

LMTA & WEX CARD

The Louisiana Motor Transport Association (LMTA) is excited to announce a rewarding affinity program partnership with WEX and their MasterCard product. Whether you use a physical WEX MasterCard, a Ghost Card for recurring payments, a Virtual Card for one-time payments, or integrate WEX MasterCard to handle all electronic payments, you can help the LMTA earn valuable rebates.

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APP EMBARK

App Embark specializes in creating mobile apps for companies that allow employers to organize and communicate with their employees more efficiently and effectively. As part of our partnership with App Embark, LMTA members save $500 on the cost of the build fee!  

LMTA INSURANCE SERVICES- MENGEL FINANCIAL GROUP

Mengel Financial Group is committed to providing the best and most affordable Voluntary Employee Benefits based on employers’ specific needs. As part of our partnership with Mengel Financial Group, LMTA members are offered group benefits at no cost!  

TO LEARN MORE OR SCHEDULE A DEMO, SELECT THE LINK BELOW IN YOUR MEMBER PORTAL.

Please note: Since these are exclusive member only offers, you will be directed to log into your Info Hub to view the details.