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2023 Top Industry Issues Survey 

We kindly ask our members to take a few minutes and complete The American Transportation Research Institute’s 2023 Top Industry Issues Survey. The annual survey asks trucking industry stakeholders to rank the top issues of concern for the industry along with potential strategies for addressing each issue. 

If enough respondents from Louisiana take the survey, we will receive Louisiana’s top issues. Otherwise, they are national top issues. 

  

Industry stakeholders are encouraged to complete the 2023 survey available by clicking here. The survey will remain open through September 29, 2023. 

Wright.

 

Win a Bottle of Special Reserve Blanton's 

 

Participate in the survey for a chance to win a bottle of Special Reserve Blanton’s! The survey is open to all members of your company, including drivers, office workers, and owners. 

 

The results of the 2023 survey will be released October 14, 2023 as part of the American Trucking Associations Management Conference & Exhibition to be held in Austin, Texas.  

  

We appreciate your participation! 
 

LMTA's New Communications Manager 

We are excited to announce that we have a new Communications Manager, Lyia Higgs! We all know that the association and truckers across the state of Louisiana are in a crisis with their insurance and desperately need relief as they consider their options to contain costs to stay in business. The communications position at LMTA is the most critical position that we have on staff-not only to communicate with you-but also to convey our message to the public.

 

Lyia has the exact skill set that we need at this critical juncture in time. Lyia earned her bachelor's degree at Southern University in Mass Communication with an emphasis in public relations, and she is currently working on obtaining her master's degree in strategic communications. With Lyia Higgs joining us as the new Communications Manager, we are confident in her ability to effectively address the pressing concerns of truckers statewide.
 

LMTA's TruckPAC Announces Endorsements | Election 2023

TruckPAC, the Louisiana Motor Transport Association’s (LMTA) political action campaign, today announced the first round of endorsements for key state legislative races. For the first time in the association’s history, it is taking a much more active role in vetting and supporting candidates that seek public office to determine if the candidates will support the trucking industry once elected to that office.  

 

Candidates endorsed by TruckPAC today include:

  • House District 6:       Michael Melerine            

    House District 90:     Mary DuBuisson              

    House District 15:     Foy Gadberry                     

    House District 43:     Josh Carlson                       

    House District 45:     Brach Myers                       

    House District 49:     Jacob Landry                      

    House District 73:     Braville Leblanc                 

    House District 75:     John Wyble                         

    House District 76:     Stephanie Berault             

    House District 81:     Jason Amato                      

    House District 92:      Mike Sigur                           

    House District 95:      Shane Mack                       

    Senate District 6:       Rick Edmonds                    

    Senate District  8:      Timothy Kerner, Jr.           

    Senate District  22:    Blake Miguez                      

    Senate District  31:    Alan Seabaugh   

“Truckers in Louisiana are in a crisis. We have the highest truck insurance rates in the nation, and we can’t stand on the sidelines while we see our friends and families fleeing the state,” says LMTA Executive Director Renee Amar. “Truckers need bold action from their elected officials, and we are going to support those candidates willing to take action on our behalf to fix the issues.”

 

TruckPAC is a non-partisan political action committee that promotes candidates and officials that support Louisiana’s trucking industry.

 

To learn more about TruckPAC or to get involved, please visit www.lmta.la/advocacy/ 
 

2023 Truck Driver Appreciation Week | Sept 10-16

APPRECIATION GIFTS

Celebrated annually, this year’s National Truck Driver Appreciation Week runs from September 10-16, 2023, and takes on a special meaning for our nation's economy! Professional truck drivers are the key link in our nation's supply chain, continuing to deliver despite unprecedented obstacles. Truckers move America forward!

APPRECIATION EVENTS

We will be sharing member and industry-planned events here! If you or your business are planning an appreciation event or luncheon and would like us to share, please contact Renee Amar (renee@lmta.la). 
 

NATMI's Professional Development Program | Sept 25 - 29

SEPT 25-29 PROGRAM

NATMI's Certified Director or Supervisor of Safety (CDS/CSS) program is coming back to Louisiana Sept 25-29.

 

This 4.5 day course includes two courses held back-to-back. Motor Fleet Safety Basics (first 2-days) and Managing Motor Fleet Safety Programs (second 2 days).

 

More information regarding NATMI and program details can be found below.

 

NATMI Certified Director or Supervisor of Safety (CDS/CSS) Course

Sept 25-29, 2023 | 8:00am - 5:00 pm

LMTA Office

4838 Bennington Avenue

Baton Rouge, LA | 70808

Register Now!
 

Legislative Dispatch | Sept. 18 - 23

We are excited to announce the first round of our Legislative Dispatch. During these visits, local lawmakers meet with members at their businesses to see firsthand what it is like to run a trucking company in Louisiana.

 

Below are the locations for our September visits. We encourage all members in the area to register and join us in our discussion with local lawmakers. 

 

SCHEDULE

September 18, 2023

September 19, 2023 

September 20, 2023  

September 21, 2023

September 22, 2023

Current Emergency Declarations

Florida Executive Order 23-171 

  

FLORIDA HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES Executive Order 082623 Invest 93L 

  

Emergency Declarations, Waivers, Exemptions and Permits 

  

In preparation, the Governor of Florida has issued a State Emergency Declaration for 33 counties for Storm Idalia, expected to turn into a hurricane and possibly make landfall on Tuesday/Wednesday along Florida’s western coast.   

  • A HURRICANE WATCH has been issued for the Gulf Coast of Florida from Englewood to Indian Pass, including Tampa Bay. 

All Emergency Declarations, Waivers, Exemptions and Permits

https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/emergency-declarations
 
Arkansas Proclamation State of Emergency 6.25.23
 

Kentucky Official Order 113350

(Suspension of Registration Requirements, and Exemption of Hours of Service and Stoppage at Weigh Stations)
https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/emergency/kentucky-official-order-113350
 

Texas Proclamation 23-0017 for Severe Weather
 

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
 

DOTD Reminder - Weight Limit on US 84 Bridge | Above 5 Tons

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:
Call (318) 412-3100 or (800) 256-1610 or 511 or visit www.511LA.org for additional information. Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website @ www.dotd.la.gov, by selecting MYDOTD, the Way to Geaux Application for iPhone or Android devices or the DOTD Facebook page.
 

WEATHER - National Weather Service: Dangerous Heat Advisories

Here is an update from our partners at the New Orleans and Baton Rouge NWS.

 

Main Takeaways:

  • Dangerous heat will continue today but won't be quite as oppressive as recent days. A heat advisory is in effect for maximum heat index values up to 111 degrees. Take frequent breaks in the shade or air conditioning, drink plenty of water even if you're not thirsty, check on the elderly, ill neighbors, and family members, and bring pets indoors or provide them with shade and plenty of water.
  • Seven Day Forecast for Baton Rouge and New Orleans depicts more extreme heat ahead this weekend into early next week with heat indices well into the 110 degree range. However, rain chances build back up this weekend into early next week with an approaching front, helping to reduce the extreme heat somewhat.

LMTA Member Exclusive Affinity Programs

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.

 

As part of our partnership with SambaSafety, LMTA members save $1,000 on system set-up fees! 

 

 

TO 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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