Updates from Louisiana's Transportation Industry!

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ASSOCIATION UPDATES

INDUSTRY UPDATES

MEMBER PROGRAMS 

Introducing the LMTA Association Health Plan -Exclusive Benefits for Members

We’re excited to announce the launch of a brand-new benefit for LMTA members — the LMTA Association Sponsored Health Plan, powered by USI Insurance Services.

This exclusive program was designed to help our members take control of one of the biggest challenges facing trucking companies today: the rising cost of employee health coverage. By joining together under one plan, LMTA members can now access lower costs, greater transparency, and trucking-specific health and wellness benefits — all while maintaining the flexibility and control you need as an employer.

Program Highlights:

  • Exclusive to LMTA members

  • Lower costs + better benefits through collective purchasing power

  • Employer-sponsored group health insurance built for trucking

  • Greater plan transparency and more control over your benefits

  • Wellness and care programs tailored to drivers

  • Powered by USI for expert guidance and support every step of the way

This new health plan gives trucking employers the tools to reduce costs, enhance employee benefits, and improve long-term financial stability — all while keeping more value within our industry and association.

If you are interested in the plan, contact Jason Roussell with USI Insurance Services at jason.roussell@usi.com. For any other questions, contact Renee Amar at renee@lmta.la.

Together, we’re helping LMTA members build stronger businesses — and healthier teams.

VIEW AFFINITY PROGRAMS IN YOUR MEMBERSHIP INFO HUB
 

Share Your Input: Safety Management Conference Interest Survey 

LMTA is exploring the creation of a Safety Management Conference in October 2026, and before we take next steps, we need input from our members.

This conference would be a half-day, safety-focused program designed specifically for safety managers, safety directors, and others responsible for safety operations within trucking companies. The goal is to provide practical, high-value programming that supports safety professionals across our industry.

To help us gauge interest and identify the topics that matter most to you, please take a moment to complete our brief survey.


It takes just 3–4 minutes or less to complete.

Complete the Survey Here: https://members.lmta.la/ap/Form/Fill/pB018iyL

We are considering a model that would allow this event to coincide with other LMTA activities already scheduled for fall 2026. By gathering all safety-related programming into one dedicated event, we can provide more meaningful content while reducing the number of separate meetings throughout the year. This conference would complement — not replace — our statewide Compliance Seminars and NATMI courses.

Your feedback will guide decisions on whether to move forward, what topics to cover, and which speakers or formats would be most valuable.

Thank you in advance for taking a few minutes to share your insight. Once survey responses are reviewed, we will determine next steps and share additional details with the membership.

TAKE INTEREST SURVEY
 

ATRI Needs Your Help: Participate in New Insurance Research & Receive a Customized Peer Comparison Report

ATRI is asking motor carriers to participate in a new national study on rising commercial auto insurance costs. We encourage your company to take part.


You can complete the survey online or by PDF, and all data remains confidential.
Deadline: Friday, December 19.

Insurance costs have risen 36% per mile over the past eight years, even as crashes have declined. This research will help identify which risk-management strategies—safety technology, training, coverage adjustments, captives, and more—are truly making a difference.

Why your company should participate:

  • Receive a customized report comparing your cost of risk to anonymized peers.

  • Gain insight to help reduce long-term insurance costs and strengthen your safety profile.

Why it matters for the industry:

  • Supports ATRI’s efforts to address insurance affordability and lawsuit abuse.

  • Provides stronger data to advocate for fairer and more effective reforms.

ATRI is requesting insurance coverage data for 2021–2024, along with information on safety technologies and risk-management practices. They will sign an NDA if needed.

Read ATRI’s full release here: https://truckingresearch.org/2025/11/new-atri-research-to-study-rising-commercial-auto-insurance-costs-risk-management-strategies/

Please let us know if you have any questions.

 
 
 

Year-Round Visibility: Become a 2026 LMTA Annual Sponsor

The Louisiana Motor Transport Association is excited to announce that 2026 Annual Sponsorships are now available and can be purchased online! 

 

By becoming an LMTA Annual Sponsor, your company will gain year-round visibility and exclusive recognition at every major LMTA event, including the Seafood Gala, Annual Convention, and Transportation Conference.

 

Annual Sponsors enjoy:

  • Complimentary registrations to LMTA’s signature events (depending on tier)
  • Prominent signage and recognition at all annual events
  • Features across LMTA communications—our website, Truck Talk Weekly Newsletter, LMTA app, and social media
  • Opportunities for enhanced exposure, from promotional videos to logo placement and speaker introductions (depending on tier)

With Gold, Silver, Bronze, and specialty sponsorships available, there’s a package to fit every company’s goals. Flexible monthly installment options make it simple to support LMTA and showcase your commitment to Louisiana’s trucking industry.

 

Available Packages:

For installment pricing or more information, please contact Burton Comeaux, Accounting Director – burton@lmta.la

 

Join us in supporting the voice of Louisiana’s trucking industry while promoting your company in front of industry leaders all year long.
 

Statewide Truck Permit Portal Experiencing Intermittent Disruptions Due to Global Cloudfare Outage

UPDATE: At this time, the LAGeaux Truck Permitting software appears to be functioning normally again. The global Cloudflare issue is mostly resolved, though some intermittent disruptions may still occur.

 

(11/18/25 - LADOTD) The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is advising commercial carriers and the trucking industry of intermittent service disruptions affecting the LAGeaux Truck Permitting software due to a worldwide Cloudflare service outage.

The ongoing global outage is causing intermittent access problems that prevent some external customers from using the automated permitting system. Users may receive error messages and may temporarily be unable to automate permits through the portal as the outage fluctuates.

While DOTD’s Truck Permit Office remains able to issue permits internally, these disruptions have led to increased call volume and extended wait times for customers seeking assistance.

The LAGeaux system issues approximately 700-1000 permits daily supporting commercial carriers that keep Louisiana’s economy moving. DOTD recognizes the importance of timely permits and is working closely with the Office of Technology Services (OTS) to restore normal operations as soon as possible.

DOTD will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as new information becomes available.
For assistance with permits, carriers may contact the Truck Permit Office at 800-654-1433. Callers should expect delays until the outage is resolved

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Emergency Declarations

All Emergency Declarations, Waivers, Exemptions and Permits

https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/emergency-declarations

LMTA Member Exclusive Affinity Programs

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 ASSOCIATION HEALTH PLAN

Exclusively for LMTA members, this group health insurance program helps trucking employers reduce costs and enhance employee benefits through collective purchasing power and risk sharing. Powered by USI, it offers greater transparency, trucking specific plan options and expert guidance giving employers improved control and drivers access to specialized care.

LEARN MORE

 

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.

LEARN MORE

 

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!  

LEARN MORE

 

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.
 
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