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Louisiana Motor Transport Association

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THIS INFORMATION IS FOR COMPETITORS OF THE 2026 LOUISIANA TRUCK DRIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS - IF YOU ARE A MANAGER OR SUPERVISOR, PLEASE FORWARD TO YOUR COMPANY'S PARTICIPANTS.
 

2026 Truck Driving Championships: Contestant Information

Thank You for Competing!

 

Thank you for participating in the 2026 Louisiana Truck Driving Championships. We are proud to welcome 84 of Louisiana’s finest professional drivers to this year’s competition. Your commitment to safety, professionalism, and excellence represents the very best of our industry.

 

The Louisiana Truck Driving Championships showcase the skills and dedication of the men and women who keep our state and nation moving. We appreciate the time and effort you have invested to earn your place in this year's event.

 

Please review the information below for important details regarding schedules, competition procedures, dress code, and event logistics. We look forward to seeing you in Lafayette and wish you the best of luck in the competition!
 

New this Year - Registration, Headshots & Testing:

 

Registration will open at 11:30 AM, with written testing beginning promptly at 1:00 PM.

New this year, all competitors will have professional headshots taken during registration. These photos will be used to identify competitors on the arena screens during Saturday's competition and, for first-place winners in each class, may be used for the National Truck Driving Championships. To help ensure a professional photo, competitors should arrive well-groomed and photo-ready. Hats will be removed for headshots, but glasses may stay on.

Please arrive early in the 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM block to ensure there is enough time to get an optimal photo.

 

At 12:45 PM, fifteen minutes prior to the competitor briefing, there will be a final call for all cell phones and electronic devices to be removed from the room. If you miss this call or choose not to participate, you are still responsible for ensuring that no prohibited electronic device is on your person during any portion of the competition. This includes cell phones, smart watches, smart glasses, and any other wearable electronic devices. Possession of a prohibited device at any time during the competition, including while in holding areas, will result in immediate disqualification from the Championships.

 

During registration, you will receive a competitor packet containing your contestant badge with your assigned contestant number. It is your responsibility to keep your badge and packet with you at all times, especially on Friday. Your packet will also include your written exam scoring sheet, which you must keep on your person for the written portion of the competition.
 

Electronic Device Policy:

 

NO CELL PHONES OR WEARABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES PERMITTED.

To protect the integrity and fairness of the competition, competitors are prohibited from possessing, carrying, or using electronic communication devices during any competition activity.

 

This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Cell phones
  • Smart watches
  • Smart glasses
  • Earbuds or headphones
  • Tablets
  • Fitness trackers
  • Bluetooth-enabled devices
  • Any other wearable or electronic device capable of communication, recording, internet access, or data storage

This policy applies during:

  • Written examination
  • Pre-trip inspection competition
  • Course walkthrough
  • Driving course competition
  • Any waiting, staging, or holding areas
  • Any period in which competitors are participating in or awaiting a competition event.

Competitors should leave all electronic devices with family members, company representatives, or secured personal belongings prior to entering competition areas.

Failure to comply with this policy may result in immediate disqualification.
 

Competitor Meals:

 

Competitors will receive complimentary refreshments in designated holding areas, along with breakfast and lunch on Saturday.

 

Once competitors report to a competition holding area, they may not leave and re-enter until their assigned competition activities are complete. Please plan accordingly.
 

Dress Code:

Competition Attire

Competitors will receive an official event T-shirt and are encouraged to wear it during competition activities. Company attire and normal workwear are also acceptable.

 

Footwear Requirements

Proper work footwear is required at all times. Flip flops, sandals, slipper or any other form of open toe shoe are not allowed. Failure to wear appropriate footwear may result in disqualification from competition activities.

 

Awards Banquet

"Sunday Best" attire is encouraged for all banquet attendees.
 

Banquet Details:

“Sundays Best” attire is encouraged for all banquet attendees. Competitors are welcome to coordinate with their companies regarding any preferred company attire or branded apparel for the evening.

 

There is a cocktail reception prior to the banquet. Please note that we will host a beer & wine bar, but liquor can be purchased. The Cajundome is a cashless venue. All purchases must be made using a debit card or credit card.
 

Miscellaneous Reminders:

  1. Only approved volunteers, event personnel, and competing drivers are permitted in competition areas.
  2. Spectators must remain in designated viewing areas. General and company seating sections will be available inside the Cajundome for drivers who have finished competing, families, and guests with excellent views of the competition course. Seating is open and available throughout the day.
  3. For spectators, concessions will be available for purchase onsite throughout Saturday’s competition. Please note that the Cajundome is a cashless venue. All concession purchases must be made using a debit card, credit card, or mobile payment option.
 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

 

Friday, June 19 

  • 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM | Driver Photos & Registration (2nd Floor, Convention Center)  
  • 1:00 – 1:15 PM | Pre-Trip Review (Festival Ballroom, 2nd Floor – Convention Center) 
  • 1:15 – 1:45 PM | Driving Course Overview (Festival Ballroom, 2nd Floor – Convention Center) 
  • 1:45 – 2:45 PM | Written Exam (Festival Ballroom, 2nd Floor – Convention Center) 
  • 2:45 – 5:00 PM | **Pre-Trip Inspection (Cajundome Floor)
    • ** Open to spectators for QUIET observation only.

Saturday, June 20 

  • 7:00 – 7:30 AM | Course Walkthrough (Cajundome Floor) 
  • 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM | Course Competition (Cajundome Floor) 
    • Open to spectators (Quiet observation is NOT REQUIRED)
  • 6:00 – 7:00 PM | Cocktail Reception (Ground Floor, Convention Center) 
    • Beer & wine is hosted by the LMTA Foundation, cocktails can be purchased but note the venue is card only.
  • 7:00 – 8:30 PM | Awards Banquet (Festival Ballroom, 2nd Floor – Convention Center)
  • 10:00 PM | *Donated Equipment Removal Deadline (Parking Lot Behind Cajundome)
 
 

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