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Applications Now Open for LMTA Foundation Industry Awards |
Submit by March 9, 2026 |
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Louisiana Safety Awards - Applications Now Open: Applications and nominations are now open for three LMTA Foundation awards recognizing excellence across the trucking industry: Fleet Safety Awards, Truck Driver of the Year, and Safety Professional of the Year.
We encourage members to apply or nominate deserving individuals and fleets and help us recognize outstanding commitment to safety and professionalism.
Applications open for: |
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Fleet Safety Awards, Presented by Great West Casualty Company The Louisiana Fleet Safety Award recognizes motor carriers operating in Louisiana that demonstrate outstanding safety performance within their service category. Awards are based on accident frequency rates and overall safety programs, highlighting companies that prioritize professionalism, accountability, and a strong safety culture.
Winners are selected by a panel of industry safety professionals and recognized at the Louisiana Truck Driving Championships Awards Banquet.
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Safety Professional of the Year, Presented by the LMTA Foundation The Safety Professional of the Year Award recognizes an individual responsible for leading and supervising safety activities within a truck fleet who demonstrates exceptional commitment to highway and industrial safety.
This award honors professionals of high integrity whose leadership and achievements have made a measurable impact on safety performance and safety culture. The recipient will first be announced at the Truck Driving Championships Awards Banquet and will later be recognized at the LMTA Annual Convention during the Officer Installation Banquet, with complimentary convention registration and hotel accommodations. The recipient will also be featured in Open Road magazine.
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Truck Driver of the Year, Presented by the LMTA Foundation The Truck Driver of the Year Award recognizes a professional driver who demonstrates an outstanding record of safe and courteous driving, acts of heroism or highway courtesy, and meaningful contributions to highway safety.
This award honors drivers who exemplify professionalism, responsibility, and pride in their role within the trucking industry. The winner will first be announced at the Truck Driving Championships Awards Banquet and will later be formally recognized at the LMTA Annual Convention during the Officer Installation Banquet in July, with complimentary convention registration and hotel accommodations. The recipient will also be featured on the cover of Open Road magazine with a full feature story.
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Reminder:
This year, the LMTA Truck Driving Championships will move from a spring event to a summer schedule. The Championships will now be held at the Cajundome in Lafayette, providing a climate-controlled indoor venue that improves comfort, safety, and consistency for drivers, volunteers, and spectators.
Because the Championships are closely tied to several LMTA safety awards, this schedule change also affects application deadlines.
What’s Changing
This email serves as an early alert so your team can plan accordingly. If you have questions in the meantime, please don’t hesitate to reach out. |
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Hotel & RoomsWe are excited to announce that our official room block for the Louisiana Truck Driving Championships is now open! The Hilton Garden Inn Lafayette/Cajundome is the closest hotel to the Cajundome, offering unbeatable convenience for your stay.
Rooms are expected to fill quickly, so we strongly encourage you to book as soon as possible.
To reserve, simply use our group code TRUCK:
Secure your room today and be right where the action is! |
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