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The Official Newsletter of Louisiana's Trucking Industry |
July 21, 2023 |
THIS WEEK |
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ASSOCIATION UPDATES
INDUSTRY UPDATES
MORE RESOURCES
MEMBER RESOURCES |
ASSOCIATION UPDATES |
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LMTA Annual Convention | Thank you, members & sponsors!
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We want to thank all of our members and exhibitors for our joining us in Gulf Shores for our 2023 Annual Convention! For those who attended, we would love to have your feedback! Please consider completing our Convention Survey to help us improve our events in the coming years, it takes less than two minutes to take.
Photos from the event are also now available here or by clicking the link below!
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
THANK YOU TO OUR EXHIBITORS |
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LMTA Welcomes 2023-2024 Officers of the Board
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The Louisiana Motor Transport Association (LMTA) confirmed the appointment of its 2023-2024 Officers of the Board at the association's Annual Convention, held at The Lodge at Gulf State Park on July 15. Officers of the Board, as elected by the association’s membership, completing the 2022-2023 Officers of the LMTA Board of Directors are as follows
“We are excited to work with these leaders who volunteer their time to advance the causes that impact the trucking industry,” said LMTA’s Executive Director, Renee Amar. “This is especially true during this election year as we elect a new legislature and Governor of which truckers desperately need their support on measures to make commercial insurance more affordable and accessible.” |
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LMTA Partners with Wreaths Across America |
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We are proud to share that the LMTA has signed up to participate in the Wreaths Across America Virtual Convoy! Through this effort, we will be working to fill (virtually) one trailer load of sponsored veterans’ wreaths to send to Arlington National Cemetery this December. This is approximately 5,000 wreaths which will be laid on the final resting place of service members from our state. With each $17 wreath sponsored, we will receive $5 back from WAA.
Many of you have expressed you would like to be involved in the WAA mission but aren’t able to provide transportation, fuel, or drivers, so this is your opportunity to support our nations veterans and their families at a time of year when its most meaningful. If you have volunteered in the past – thank you and please stay engaged, sponsor a wreath, and encourage others to do the same. The Virtual Convoy program will allow LMTA to engage our workforce and families in this important mission, receive media attention for the association and earn revenue as well.
Help us reach our goal! Sponsor a wreath(s) now by clicking on our state association group page here. You must sponsor your wreaths through this site or LMTA will not receive the credit or the $5 back.
Send our group page link to your workforce, vendors, family, and friends and encourage them to get involved. If they all sponsored just one wreath, our goal should easily be reached! |
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INDUSTRY UPDATES |
Current Emergency Declarations |
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Arkansas Proclamation State of Emergency 6.25.23
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Kentucky Official Order 113350 (Suspension of Registration Requirements, and Exemption of Hours of Service and Stoppage at Weigh Stations) |
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Texas Proclamation 23-0017 for Severe Weather |
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Vermont Emergency Declaration (Vermont faces the imminent likelihood of excessive rain combined with water runoff, flooding, erosion) https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/emergency/vermont-emergency-declaration-070923-0 |
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MS DOT Advisory - Temporary Lane CLOSURES on I-10 W in Hancock County
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From the Mississippi DOT:
WHO: The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT)
WHAT: Temporary Lane CLOSURES
WHEN: NOW through Friday, August 11, 2023 at 5:00 pm
WHERE: Interstate 10 Westbound over the East Pearl River in Hancock County.
WHY: Bridge repair due to automobile strike.
HOW: Drivers may seek an alternate route. Motorists are reminded to be on high alert for roadside crews.
Stay updated at MDOTtraffic.com, download the MDOT Traffic mobile app and follow @MississippiDOT on Facebook and Twitter. |
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DOTD Reminder - Weight Limit on US 84 Bridge | Above 5 Tons
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A reminder from the DOTD that the US 84 bridge near Tullos is open only to vehicular traffic with a 5-ton load rating. DOTD is asking those above the weight limit to find an alternate route.
DOTD appreciates your patience while crews perform bridge repairs.
Additional Information: |
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OTHER UPDATES |
WEATHER - National Weather Service: Excessive Heat 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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MEMBER RESOURCES |
LMTA Member Exclusive Affinity Programs
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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.
SAMBASAFETY Like the LMTA, SambaSafety's mission is to provide opportunities for companies to increase driver safety. Since 1998 SambaSafety has been mitigating driver risk for their clients. Their driver risk management and training solutions enable partners to add value to their customer base, streamline processes and improve overall safety and risk.
Use the link below for contacts to offer special member-only rates & offers on SambaSafety products!
FOR MORE INFORMATION, 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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