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The Official Newsletter of Louisiana's Trucking Industry |
December 18, 2024 |
UPCOMING EVENTS |
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THIS WEEK |
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ASSOCIATION UPDATES |
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Guest Column: Renee Amar - Modern credentialing system would benefit security, economy. |
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Background checks serve a noble purpose. They ensure that bad actors cannot access secure facilities, sensitive information or high-risk materials. But what security value is gained by requiring individuals to undergo the same background check multiple times? For decades, truck drivers who have passed a background check to operate at ports and maritime facilities have had to undergo the same background check again to be eligible to haul hazardous materials. This redundancy does not enhance our national security. In fact, it does the opposite. The siloed system for issuing these credentials is expensive and inefficient. Adding insult to the injury to our national security, the truckers who are required to hold these credentials are forced to foot the bill. Louisianans in the trucking industry and other essential members of our supply chain deserve a federal credentialing process that respects their time and money. Fortunately, it appears that this absurd credentialing system will begin to change this week. That is because Congress looks to be on the verge of passing the Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act, a bill co-authored by Congressman Garret Graves. It is expected to be signed into law. CONTINUE READING (Please follow this link to read more) |
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ICYMI: Louisiana's Insurance Climate Remains Dismal for Business |
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This week there has been a fair amount of news coverage surrounding Louisiana's insurance market. We bring you the following stories as evidence of the continuing issues mounting to our state's insurance crisis and plaguing the trucking and transportation industry.
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2025 Trucking Safety Awards - Nominations Open
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2025 FLEET SAFETY AWARD WINNERSPresented by: Great West Casualty Company The Fleet Safety Awards are an annual recognition for carriers operating in the State of Louisiana with the best safety record in its class. This is an opportunity to reward the professional efforts of our trucking members who help make our state’s highways safe. This competition stresses the importance of safety, recognizes professionalism, and focuses on the principles behind safe driving.
Please submit all nomination forms to lmta@lmta.la with the subject "[Company Name] Fleet Safety Award Nomination." 2025 SAFETY PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEARPresented by: LMTA Foundation Safety Professional of the Year is awarded to a deserving person responsible for supervising the safety activities of a truck fleet. This person is of high moral character and has devoted his/her career to the field of highway and industrial safety. Please submit all nomination forms to lmta@lmta.la with the subject "[Name] SPOTY Nomination." 2025 LOUISIANA TRUCK DRIVER OF THE YEARA driver may be nominated for a long record of safe and courteous driving, an outstanding deed of heroism or highway courtesy, and/or for an outstanding contribution to highway safety. The Driver of the Year will be featured on the cover of Open Road magazine. Please submit all nomination forms to lmta@lmta.la with the subject "[Name] TDOTY Nomination." |
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2025 Transportation Conference - Registration Now Open! |
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Join us for our 2025 Transportation Conference at the Cook Hotel & Conference Center on the Louisiana State University campus.
Meet and speak directly with agency leaders, regulators, and politicians as we discuss issues ranging from infrastructure to logistics that affect the everyday operations and business of Louisiana's transportation industry.
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2025 Truck Driving Championships - Driver Registration Now Open! |
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The Louisiana Truck Driving Championships (TDC) is a competition of professional truck drivers hosted each year by the LMTA and act as the state qualifier for the National Truck Driving Championships. During the TDC, drivers compete across 9 categories and are scored on their knowledge and professionalism through a written examination, pre-trip inspection and driving skills test. 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 Truck Driving Championship Banquet but there is a $50.00 registration fee per each competitor. This is to be remitted online at the time of registration. Our 2025 Truck Driving Championships is to be held Feb 28 - Mar 1, 2025. The registration, testing and awards banquet will be held at the L'Auberge Casino & Hotel in Baton Rouge. The Pre-trip inspection and driving course will be hosted at the L’Auberge Casino & Hotel overflow parking lot in Baton Rouge.
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LMTA Membership Dues Have Been Mailed |
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The LMTA has sent out invoices for 2025 membership dues ELECTRONICALLY and by mail. They are DUE JANUARY 1! If you have not received an invoice or have any questions regarding invoicing, please contact Accounting Director Burton Comeaux by email or phone (225-928-5682). As always, we thank our members for their support of the LMTA! |
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A friendly reminder to all members and contacts, the LMTA mailing address has changed from our Bennington Avenue location. Due to issues with the USPS mail, including checks, sent to to the Bennington Avenue MAY NOT BE RECEIVED! To prevent this, we encourage our members to update their records to reflect our new address (seen below).
Our new address is: 325 Florida Street Baton Rouge, LA 70801 |
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INDUSTRY UPDATES |
Laplace, LA W/B Scales Preparing to Open - Jan 6 |
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The LMTA Foundation wanted to share these important updates from the Louisiana DOTD Police regarding the LaPlace Scale (I-10):
Scale Opening Details
WIM and Eastbound Platform Status
Signage and Management
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Current Emergency Declarations |
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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.
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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