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The Official Newsletter of Louisiana's Trucking Industry |
February 3, 2023 |
BROUGHT TO YOU BY
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2023 Annual Sponsor
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PREFERRED MATERIALS |
THIS WEEK |
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ASSOCIATION UPDATES
INDUSTRY UPDATES
MORE RESOURCES
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ASSOCIATION UPDATES |
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Compliance Seminar - West Monroe | Feb. 7
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Our February 7 seminar will be held at the Hampton Inn in West Monroe, LA, covering ways for drivers and companies can improve safety scores and regulatory violations. Presented by the LMTA Foundation as part of our mission to execute education and research projects for the Louisiana trucking industry, registration for this seminar is free of charge and open to all. Please complete registration using the link below or by clicking here.
Compliance Seminar - West Monroe |
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Truck Driving Championships Registration NOW OPEN!
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REGISTRATION MUST BE COMPLETED ONLINE BY FEBRUARY 17, 2023
The Louisiana Truck Driving Championships (TDC) is a competition of professional truck drivers hosted each year by the Louisiana Motor Transport Association (LMTA) and the LMTA Foundation and is the regional qualifier for the National Truck Driving Championships hosted by the American Trucking Associations (ATA).
As part of the LMTA Foundation's mission to promote safety and highlight driver excellence in Louisiana's trucking industry, there is no registration fee for the Louisiana Championships.
The TDC was previously known as the Louisiana Truck Rodeo. Participants come from across the state to compete in eight driving classes During the competition, each driver can demonstrate their knowledge, inspection and driving skills through a series of tasks. Each driver is graded in three tasks:
This year, all questions for the written examination are planned to be taken from the 2022 ATA Facts for Drivers. We will be shipping each registered driver a copy after their registration is complete. Books can also be purchased online.
Our 2023 Truck Driving Championships is to be held March 3-4, 2023. The registration, testing and awards banquet will be held at the Renaissance Hotel in Baton Rouge off of Bluebonnet Blvd. The Pre-trip inspection and driving course will be hosted in the Blue Bayou and Dixie Landing Amusement Park parking lot in Baton Rouge.
HOTEL & ACCOMMODATIONS A group rate is available at Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel from $139.00 per night. Reservations can be booked online, or by calling (225) 215-7000. Competitors and their families, company representatives and volunteers are all welcome to book in the block!
Please Note: When booking online, Marriott policy only allows guests to book 3 rooms at a time. To book more than 3 rooms online, you will have to book multiple reservations - first booking the max, then going back and booking in quantities of 3 until you reach your desired amount. Participants can also get assistance in booking multiple rooms by calling (225) 215-7000.
BLOCK DETAILS Start Date: Thursday, March 2, 2023
BY PHONE: (225) 215-7000 |
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Hammond Courtesy Vehicle Inspections | Feb. 16 |
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LMTA's Safety Management Council (SMC) is excited to announce that our second Courtesy Vehicle Inspection will be held outside of Hammond in the southeast region of the state on Thursday, February 16. 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 Feb. 16 meeting will begin held at the Baptist Scales located outside of Hammond, LA (Baptist Weight Scales on I-12 Hammond, LA 70403). Details on our group breakfast will be emailed to attendees.
Feb. 16 Courtesy Vehicle Inspections Location: I12 W Scale House, Hammond, LA 70403 Date & Time: February 16, 2023 - 7:00 to 11:00 am Registration: Free - Must be completed online.
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LMTA & NTTC Cargo Tank Workshop | Apr. 11 & 12 |
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The National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC) Cargo Tank Test & Inspection Workshop is coming to Baton Rouge April 11 - 12, 2023. The cargo tank workshops are designed to help cargo tank repair technicians, testers, and inspectors comply with current regulations – whether as a bulk carrier or as a commercial repair facility. Each workshop focuses on compliance with USDOT’s cargo tank qualification and maintenance regulations found in 49 CFR Parts 107 and 180.
The course includes a workbook and a copy of the 55th Edition of NTTC's Bulk Hazmat Compliance Guide. Registration is limited.
LMTA members - use the promo code listed on our website to receive special membership pricing!
Cargo Tank Test & Inspection Workshop Location: Embassy Suites Baton Rouge Date: April 11 - 12, 2023 Registration: Complete online (LMTA promo code for special pricing available) |
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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 |
FMCSA has removed "ELD ONE" and “Nationwide ELD” from the list of registered Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) |
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FROM THE FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (FMCSA)
FMCSA removed the following devices from the list of registered ELDs due to the company’s failure to meet the minimum requirements established in 49 CFR part 395, subpart B, appendix A.
ELD Name: ELD ONE
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ELD Name: Nationwide ELD
These devices now appears on FMCSA’s Revoked Devices list.
Motor carriers and drivers who use the device listed above must take the following actions:
Motor carriers and drivers who continue to use the revoked devices past the listed deadlines will be in violation of 49 CFR 395.8(a)(1)—“No record of duty status” and drivers will be placed out-of-service (OOS) in accordance with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) OOS Criteria.
Questions? |
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Neighboring State Emergency Declarations |
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FROM THE FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (FMCSA)
Arkansas Emergency Declaration 1/30/2023 (Executive Order to Provide Funding, as Authorized by Ark. Code Ann. §§ 12-75-114, as Amended, from the Governor’s Disaster Response and Recovery Fund) https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/emergency/arkansas-emergency-declaration-1302023
Texas Emergency Declaration 2.1.2023 (Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 390.23) https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/emergency/texas-emergency-declaration-212023
All Emergency Declarations, Waivers, Exemptions and Permits |
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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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MEMBER RESOURCES |
