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The Official Newsletter of Louisiana's Trucking Industry |
March 21, 2025 |
THIS WEEK |
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ASSOCIATION UPDATES
INDUSTRY UPDATES
MEMBER PROGRAMS
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ASSOCIATION UPDATES |
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Future Leaders Applications - Close March 31! |
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Do you know an employee with great potential who could thrive in a leadership role? The Future Leaders Program is seeking nominations from businesses and owners who want to invest our state’s transportation leaders for tomorrow! Regardless of industry or job title, this program is designed to help individuals develop essential leadership skills, expand their professional network, and gain valuable insights into effective leadership. While open to all industries, this program will provide a special focus on the diverse roles within a trucking business—from accounting and compliance to operations and fleet management. Participants will gain a well-rounded understanding of leadership across all areas of the industry, helping them grow into well-equipped and confident leaders. Nominate an employee today and give them the opportunity to grow, lead, and make a lasting impact in your organization and beyond!
ABOUT: The LMTA Future Leaders Program is a premier professional development initiative designed for individuals committed to building and advancing their careers in the trucking industry. This exclusive program provides participants with unique opportunities for leadership growth, industry insight, and professional networking. Through a structured curriculum, participants will engage in specialized training, mentorship, and hands-on experiences that enhance their knowledge of key industry challenges, legislative affairs, and operational best practices. Future Leaders will also have access to LMTA events, leadership workshops, and a strong network of industry professionals. Participation in this program requires a competitive application process, ensuring that selected individuals demonstrate a strong dedication to the trucking industry and a desire to grow as future leaders.
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LMTA Gears & Grub - Lake Charles, LA |
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The Louisiana Motor Transport Association (LMTA) recently hosted an engaging and insightful event, "Gears & Grub – What I Wish I Knew About Trucking," on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Pujo Street Café in Lake Charles from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM.
The event featured three experienced truckers who shared candid insights, lessons learned, and valuable advice on navigating the trucking industry. It provided a fantastic opportunity for newcomers and industry professionals alike to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and rewards of trucking.
We appreciate everyone who joined us and helped make this event a success. Thank you for contributing to a meaningful discussion about the trucking industry! |
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ATRI Invites Motor Carriers to Participate in 2025 Operational Costs | Data Needed |
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ATRI’s Operational Costs of Trucking is the industry’s leading public benchmarking tool. ATRI collects data confidentially from for-hire motor carriers of all sectors, regions, and sizes – from 1-truck owner-operators to 10,000+ truck fleets – to document changing cost patterns in truck operations and how fleets can leverage the cost data to achieve higher profitability and improved operational efficiencies. Cost metrics requested by ATRI include driver pay, insurance premiums, and equipment lease or purchase payments. Additional questions relate to key performance indicators such as non-revenue mileage, dwell time per stop, and miles between breakdowns. Carriers can confidentially submit these data for the year 2024 on a per-mile or per-hour basis with an easy-to-use online data entry form or an emailed PDF form. A new, streamlined version of the form for owner-operators makes it easier than ever for one-truck companies to leverage the benefits of benchmarking. All participating motor carriers receive a customized report that compares their fleet’s costs and operations to an anonymized peer group of the same sector and size, as well as an advance copy of the full report. For-hire motor carriers are invited to submit operational cost data by Friday, April 25. ATRI’s data collection form is available online here, along with a sample customized report and support via Frequently Answered Questions. All confidential information is protected and published only in anonymized, aggregate form. |
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2025 Seafood Gala | Apr. 5 - Sponsorships & Tickets Now Open! |
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LMTA’s Annual Seafood Gala is the must-attend social and networking event of the year! Enjoy an evening filled with live music, great drinks, and—most importantly—Louisiana’s finest seafood.
Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 5, 2025, as we gather at the Hilton Capitol Center in Baton Rouge. This historic downtown hotel offers stunning views of the Mississippi River and the Louisiana State Capitol, providing the perfect setting for an unforgettable night. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to connect, unwind, and celebrate with industry friends and colleagues. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Sponsorships: Please follow this LMTA Store Link to purchase Sponsorship Packages. - Seafood Gala Crawfish Sponsor: $7,500 (Premier event signage AND 10 Complimentary Tickets) - Seafood Gala Shrimp Sponsor: $5,000 (Premier event signage AND 6 Complimentary Tickets) - Seafood Gala Oyster Sponsor: $2,500 (Premier event signage AND 3 Complimentary Tickets) - Seafood Gala Drink Sponsor: $1,500 (Premier event signage AND 2 Complimentary Tickets) - Seafood Gala Dessert Sponsor: $500 (Premier event signage)
Tickets: Please follow this LMTA Store Link to purchase tickets.
Room Block: To book rooms at the Hilton Capitol Center in our room block, please follow this link.
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2025 Annual Convention | Registration & Room Block Open! |
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The Louisiana Motor Transport Association (LMTA) invites you to join us for the 2025 LMTA Annual Convention, taking place July 30 – August 2, 2025, at the beautiful Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach, AL. This annual event brings together trucking professionals, industry leaders, and policymakers for a weekend filled with insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and fun. Event Highlights
VENUE & BOOKING This year's Annual Convention will be held at Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach, AL. Perdido Beach Resort LMTA has secured a special room block at the Perdido Beach Resort for convention attendees. The exclusive room block booking link is only available in the confirmation email sent after registering for the event. Be sure to register early to secure your accommodations. |
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Trucking Day at the Capitol | Apr. 28 |
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The Louisiana Loggers Association and Louisiana Motor Transport Association invite you to join us on April 28 for Trucking Day at the Capitol, an essential event dedicated to advocating for the future of the trucking industry.
This is your opportunity to engage directly with lawmakers, discuss the challenges facing our industry, and promote solutions that will drive trucking, logging, and transportation forward across Louisiana. Your voice is critical in shaping policies that impact our businesses, our workforce, and our economy.
Your presence makes a difference. Join us and help shape the future of trucking in Louisiana!
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INDUSTRY UPDATES |
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FREE "Litigation Checklist" for Trucking Companies |
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As of the date this newsletter was written, the requirement for businesses to file a Beneficial Below is a free "Litigation Checklist" from LMTA members Perkins & Associates. Their team wanted to share this information, providing a litigation checklist that may help your company to keep track of what should be done along the way in the unfortunate event of a suit against your company. While we hope your team never has to use this resource, we encourage you to review it and keep it on file. |
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Emergency Declarations |
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Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development Offer Safety Talks for Carriers and Drivers |
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The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD) remains committed to engaging with the industry at all levels beyond enforcement efforts. As part of this proactive approach, LADOTD offers its team as a resource for training, discussions, and industry collaboration, whether through formal sessions or informal meetings.
Organizations across the state are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity. LADOTD leadership is available to visit facilities, conduct walkthroughs, and engage directly with staff to foster stronger connections and support industry needs. Strengthening these relationships is a priority, and LADOTD is dedicated to facilitating meaningful engagement throughout Louisiana.
For more information or to schedule a visit, please contact: Chief Jeffery C. Melchior Jeffery C. Melchior, Chief of Police - DOTD Police 225-377-7185 |
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Louisiana State Police Offer Safety and Compliance Services for Carriers and Drivers |
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Louisiana State Police (LSP) are offering safety and compliance services for carriers and professional drivers. This is a great opportunity for truckers and their drivers to understand what LSP are looking for on the highway. LSP will come to your facility and train your crew. Please note: this is not a class. Contact Brady Johnson at brady.johnson@la.gov if you would like LSP to perform one of these services for you. Services are provided across the state and are open to fleets of all sizes. No fleet is too big or too small!
Take advantage of the following services to improve safety and compliance:
Sgt. Brady Johnson Louisiana State Police Compliance Review Division CVE Training Coordinator |
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MEMBER PROGRAMS - Save Money |
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.
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.
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. |
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