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The Official Newsletter of Louisiana's Trucking Industry |
March 31, 2023 |
THIS WEEK |
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ASSOCIATION UPDATES
INDUSTRY UPDATES MORE RESOURCES
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ASSOCIATION UPDATES |
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LMTA Seafood Gala | April 15 |
Tickets must be purchased before April 3! |
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LMTA's Annual Seafood Gala is the association's premier social and networking event of the year! With music, drinks, and - of course, premier Louisiana seafood - you do not want to miss this event.
This year's Gala will be held Saturday, April 15, 2023, at the Hilton Capitol Center in Baton Rouge. This historic hotel, located in downtown Baton Rouge, overlooks the Mississippi River providing amazing views of the state's capitol.
This year's tickets can be purchased online for $125.00 each. ALL TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED BY APRIL 3, 2023!
SPONSORSHIPS
All sponsorships can be viewed on the event registration form, which can be accessed using the "secure sponsorships" button below or by clicking here.
If you have questions regarding Gala sponsorships, contact the LMTA office at (225) 928-5682 or lmta@lmta.la.
ACCOMMODATIONS
ONLINE BOOKING INSTRUCTIONS |
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LMTA Board of Directors Meeting | Apr. 5 |
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The quarterly LMTA Board of Directors meeting has been called for April 5, 2023, at the LMTA Office. Appointment calendar requests have been emailed to directors. If you have any questions, concerns or proxy submissions, please email Executive Director Renee Amar (225-287-0117).
Proxy forms can be accessed on members' Info Hub under "resources" or downloaded here. Please send all completed proxy forms to renee@lmta.la.
LMTA Board of Directors Meeting Location: LMTA Office Date: April 5, 2023 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm |
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Sen. Mills Fundraiser Hosted by TruckPAC | Apr. 6 |
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Louisiana Motor Transport Association members and TruckPAC are hosting an evening reception supporting State Senator Robert Mills (R-36).
All industry, association, and community members are invited to attend. Information for the event can be found below.
RECEPTION FOR SENATOR ROBERT MILLS
Silver Star Smokehouse
SUGGESTED CONTRIBUTIONS:
Contributions may be made payable and mailed to:
For questions, contact Renee Amar at (225) 287-0117. |
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Southeast LA - Courtesy Vehicle Inspections |
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LMTA's Safety Management Council (SMC) is excited to announce that our third Courtesy Vehicle Inspection will be held outside of Kentwood in the southeast region of the state on Thursday, April 20. 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 Apr. 20 meeting will begin with breakfast at 7:00 am at Cracker Barrel in Hammond (201 Westin Oaks Dr, Hammond, LA 70403). We will then caravan to the Kentwood Scales in Kentwood, Louisiana (77479 1-55 South Kentwood, LA 70444). |
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President's TruckPAC Crawfish Cook-Off | Apr. 29 |
Proceeds to benefit TruckPAC, LMTA's Political Action Committee |
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Join us for the LMTA President's Crawfish Cook-off, benefiting LMTA's TruckPac. The "Battle of the Paddle" will see teams of four compete for bragging rights for the best crawfish among Louisiana's truckers. Register your team, or purchase an individual registration to taste them all!
VIEW RELEASE AND COMPETITION RULES
Along with crawfish, registrants will also enjoy Lucky Dogs, house-made jambalaya and snowballs. Families with kids are welcome, with a spacewalk and music during the competition.
All proceeds will benefit LMTA TruckPac, The Political Action Committee of the LMTA. All forms of registration are donations to TruckPAC.
PLEASE NOTE: Registrant fees are viewed as contributions to TruckPAC and are not tax-deductible. Information on the contributor will be reported to the Louisiana Board of Ethics. When registering, please complete the name and address section for proper record keeping. |
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LMTA Annual Convention | Room Block is NOW OPEN! |
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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
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. |
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LMTA Member Exclusive NO COST Employee Benefits
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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
TED MENGEL | CEO (404) 314-6799 |
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INDUSTRY UPDATES |
Active FMCSA Emergency Decl., Waivers, Exceptions & Permits |
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FROM FMCSA'S EMERGENCY DECLARATIONS, WAIVERS, EXEMPTIONS & PERMITS WEBSITE
Federal Emergency Declarations by FMCSA:
Active State Emergency Declarations by State: |
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OTHER UPDATES |
WEATHER - National Weather Service: No Advisories |
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Here is an update from our partners at the New Orleans and Baton Rouge NWS.
Main Takeaways:
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ELECTIONS - PAR's Annual Conference Will Host Governor Candidate Forum | Apr 26 |
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FROM PUBLIC AFFAIRS RESEARCH COUNCIL OF LOUISIANA (PAR)
PAR President Dr. Steven Procopio will interview gubernatorial candidates at 2:00 p.m. to discuss public policy issues and their plans to move the state forward. PAR's Annual Conference and Luncheon takes place on Wednesday, April 26, at the Crowne Plaza in Baton Rouge.
Conference Schedule:
PAR'S ANNUAL CONFERENCE Wednesday, April 26, 2023 |
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