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The Official Newsletter of Louisiana's Trucking Industry |
Oct 6, 2023 |
UPCOMING EVENTS |
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THIS WEEK |
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ASSOCIATION UPDATES
INDUSTRY UPDATES MORE RESOURCES
MEMBER PROGRAMS - SAVE MONEY
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ASSOCIATION UPDATES |
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Final Plea From TruckPAC for the Primary Election |
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LMTA Members - This will be the last plea from TruckPAC for the Primary Election, but we will continue to remind you to early vote or vote on October 14!
Many of the races below are heads up races between trial lawyers and the business community. We are seeing the trial lawyers PACs spending lots of money in key legislative races across the state. They, in fact, have made some adjustments recently totally killing efforts in some races to move most of their resources to races they believe are key. We need to do the same.
Top 9 NEEDED RACES: (All TruckPAC Endorsed candidates) Rick Edmonds: Senate District #6 (East Baton Rouge parish) – a lot of negative ads coming from trial lawyers https://secure.anedot.com/rick-edmonds-for-state-representative/general-fund-ce370a05bc93923f52cab
**Tim Kerner: Senate District #8 (Jefferson parish) – tight race, needs money running against one of the biggest trial lawyers in the senate.
Mail to: 1156 Jean Lafitte Blvd, Lafitte, LA 70067. He’s getting a donate link up on his website www.timkernerjr.com but it might take a day or two.
Blake Miguez: Senate District 22 (Iberia, Lafayette, St Landry, St Martin parishes) – trial lawyer-backed opponent https://anedot.blakemiguez.com/senate
Alan Seabaugh: Senate District 31 (10 parishes in north and central La) – tight race with trial lawyer-backed opponent https://www.alanseabaugh.com/donate
Thomas Pressly: Senate District 38 (Desoto and Caddo parishes) – tight race running against a trial lawyer https://thomaspressly.com/contribute/
Michael Melerine: House District 6 (Bossier and Caddo parishes) – open seat and would be a great asset for truckers https://www.michaelmelerine.com/donate
Braville Leblanc: House District 73 (Tangipahoa parish) – hoping to get him in the runoff, running against an environmental activist https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=S2FUD2VMD2KG2
Kim Carver: House District 89 (St Tammany parish) – trial lawyer opponent https://votekimcarver.com/#donate
Mary Dubuisson: House District 90 (St Tammany parish) – trial lawyer opponent |
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Truckers Voting Guide |
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Early Voting Sept 30 - Oct 7 There is a lot going on the weekend of election, October 14, 2023. Take advantage of the opportunity to VOTE EARLY. Make sure your employees know about this opportunity and where to vote.
For more information about elections, go to the Louisiana Secretary of State’s website, https://www.sos.la.gov/ElectionsAndVoting/GetElectionInformation/Pages/default.aspx. Download the mobile app, GeauxVote.
TruckPAC Endorsements TruckPAC, the political action committee of the LMTA, sent out endorsements. Click the link below to view the full list of candidates endorsed by TruckPAC.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW ALL CANDIDATES
To learn more about TruckPAC or to get involved, please visit www.lmta.la/advocacy/
2023 Election Resources We encourage our members to review the following resources provided by The Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana to help Louisiana citizens understand the information on the October and November ballots:
2023 Guide to the Constitutional Amendments Download
Statewide Elected Officials' Job Duties and Responsibilities Download
State Treasurer Candidate Forum Watch
Secretary of State Candidate Forum Watch
Attorney General Candidate Forum Read
2023 Gubernatorial Debate Watch |
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2024 Sponsorship Opportunities |
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Our annual sponsorship opportunities for 2024 are available and open today. Don’t miss out on these exclusive advertising opportunities and added benefits!
GOLD - 2 Available
AND MORE
SILVER - 3 Available
AND MORE
BRONZE - 1 Available
If you are interested in becoming a 2024 Annual Sponsor, please contact Executive Director Renee Amar or call the LMTA office.
Renee Amar C: (225) 287-0117 |
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Louisiana Transportation Conference | January 16-17, 2024 |
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We are thrilled to announce LMTA's 2024 Transportation Conference. Mark your calendars for January 16-17, 2024, as we gather at The Cook Hotel & Convention Center at LSU in Baton Rouge, LA, for two days of invaluable insight, networking, and opportunities.
Join us at this exclusive event to engage directly with agency leaders, regulators, and influential politicians. We'll delve into a wide range of crucial topics, from infrastructure to logistics, all of which have a profound impact on the day-to-day operations and business landscape of Louisiana's transportation sector.
This conference offers numerous chances to expand your professional network and discover new opportunities, including exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities - which will be limited!
Stay tuned for the official conference schedule with confirmed speakers, which will be released soon.
Don't miss this chance to be part of a transformative event for Louisiana's transportation industry. Save the date, spread the word, and stay tuned for further updates! |
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Presenting the Digital Release of Open Road Magazine |
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We are excited to announce that the digital version of the latest issue of Open Road magazine is now available! We're confident that you'll find this edition to be a captivating and informative read. Here's what you can anticipate in this issue: Health of the Economy: Explore the state of the economy in our latest report.
Federal Funding Targets Trucking Safety: Discover the impact of increased federal funding on Louisiana's trucking industry.
Combating Distracted and Impaired Driving: Learn valuable tips for staying safe on the road.
ATRI's Newest Operational Costs Research: Uncover insights into spikes in equipment, wage, and total cost in trucking.
Legal Brief: Read about Louisiana's latest legislation that grants employees unpaid leave for genetic testing and cancer screenings.
CLICK HERE TO EXPLORE THE DIGITAL EDITION NOW.
We appreciate your continued support and hope you enjoy reading the latest issue of Open Road magazine! |
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Highlights From Our Legislative Dispatch Event |
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We recently wrapped up a productive week where we covered significant ground during our first Legislative Dispatch. We completed 8 visits, spending a total 15 hours on the road and covering 896 miles. Over the week, we met with 27 candidates and lawmakers to discuss pressing issues for truckers in Louisiana.
Thank you to all the members who joined us for our Legislative Dispatch visits last week. We also appreciated the Louisiana State Police for joining in on these visits to add their advice and expertise to the discussions.
We extend our appreciation to the candidates and lawmakers who dedicated their time to hear about the issues impacting the trucking industry-lawsuit abuse, workforce, and regulations.
The biggest THANK YOU goes out to our members who took the time to host these visits. We greatly appreciate their commitment to advocating for the trucking industry: Preferred Materials Inc - Nataly Madden and Kary Bryce Hercules Transport - Tom O’Neal Guillory Petroleum - Rickie Guillory and Rickey McQuillin Hay Brothers - Bryan and Pat Hay Berard Transportation - Brett and Randy Berard Frisard Companies - Cully and Martin Frisard Triple G Express - Randy and Mitch Guillot Newman Transport - David Newman, Madi Bigott and Keith Briggs
We look forward to enacting solutions next year to help the trucking industry! |
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Autonomous Truck Survey |
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We greatly value your input and invite you to participate in a crucial survey on the acceptance of Autonomous Trucks in logistics, with a special focus on the Gulf Coast region. The survey will take approximately 10-minutes and can be accessed online by clicking the link below.
Your feedback is essential to advancing our understanding of this emerging technology's impact on logistics in the Gulf Coast, and your involvement in this survey is highly appreciated.
Once the research findings are ready, we will share with you a report summarizing key takeaways from the study. Additionally, LMTA will be acknowledged when the research findings are presented at conferences and published.
DEADLINE: OCTOBER 15, 2023
The survey was created by Dr. Yuanyuan Zhang and Dr. Abu Haddud, Assistant Professors from the University of Southern Mississippi. Your participation will contribute significantly to their research.
Thank you for your continued support and engagement! |
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Membership & Management Forum | Oct. 25 - 26 |
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LMTA's 2023 Management & Membership Forum will be held October 25 - 26, at the Cypress Bend Resort in Many, LA. This forum is dedicated to association collaboration and management.
SCHEDULE:
WEDNESDAY | October 25, 2023
THURSDAY | October 26, 2023
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INDUSTRY UPDATES |
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I-55 MS River Bridge to Temporarily Close Between Arkansas & Tennessee Beginning Friday October 6 at 8 pm |
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The Interstate 55 Mississippi River Bridge will close on Friday, Oct. 6 at 8 p.m. to continue construction activities on the I-55 and Crump interchange.
Activities include work on the Wisconsin Bridge, repair work on the I-55 bridge, moving concrete barrier rail and stripping. All work is weather-dependent.
The bridge will reopen to all traffic on Monday, Oct. 9 at 6 a.m.
The closure will include southbound lanes beginning at Bridgeport Road in Arkansas and northbound lanes beginning at South Parkway in Tennessee. Local traffic will be allowed to continue to the McLemore exit.
The I-55 southbound ramp will be closed, and Crump Boulevard westbound will be closed.
Traffic heading south on I-55 will need to take Interstate 40 through Memphis to Interstate 69. I-69 then connects to I-55 south of Memphis.
Traffic heading north on I-55 will follow Interstate 69 to Interstate 40, then reconnect to I-55.
For more details and updates click here. |
I-110 S Closed Due to Fire in Harrison County |
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ROAD CLOSURE All lanes of I-110 S. between Bayview Ave. (Exit 1-D) and U.S. 90 in Harrison County are closed due to damage from a sustained fire. The closure will remain in place until repairs to the bridge are complete. Southbound traffic on I-110 is being diverted onto Bayview Ave. (Exit 1-D). |
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Current Emergency Declarations |
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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.
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Arkansas Proclamation State of Emergency 6.25.23
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Kentucky Official Order 113350 (Suspension of Registration Requirements, and Exemption of Hours of Service and Stoppage at Weigh Stations) |
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Texas Proclamation 23-0017 for Severe Weather |
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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 |
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OTHER UPDATES |
WEATHER - National Weather Service: Dangerous Heat 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 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.
SAMBASAFETY Since 1998 SambaSafety has been mitigating driver risk for their clients. As part of our partnership with SambaSafety, LMTA members save $1,000 on system set-up fees!
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!
DDS TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, LLC DDS Transportation Consulting, LLC helps maximize the efficiency of your Transportation Management Software System. As part of our partnership with DDS Transportation Consulting, LLC, you will receive a 10% discount on your consultation fees for the first 12 months after signing a contract! All members must state that you have an LMTA referral to receive this offer.
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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