We are delighted to recap the success of the LMTA's 2023 Membership and Management Forum hosted last week. The event brought together key stakeholders, industry experts, and policymakers to address the pressing issues facing the trucking community in our state.

We want to give a big THANK YOU to our event sponsors Guillory Petroleum Transport, Frisard Companies, Triple G. Express, and Medicus Rx. We appreciate your continued support and involvement in the Louisiana Motor Transport Association.

We had the privilege of hosting a phenomenal panel of experts who shared their insights and expertise to address the critical issue of insurance rates, which are among the highest in the nation for Louisiana truckers.

Thank you to Lt. Wilkerson, Louisiana State Police, Jeff Gordon, Bayou Insurance, Mark Perkins, Perkins and Associates and Insurance Commissioner-elect Tim Temple, and Chris Billings of Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson for their contributions and commitment to finding effective solutions for our industry's insurance challenges.

We extend our appreciation to our legislator, Rodney Schamerhorn, State Representative District 24. Rep. Schamerhorn provided our members with an update on the legislative landscape and shared valuable insights into what we might expect in next year's session. It is indeed reassuring to have a member with trucking experience representing our industry in Baton Rouge.

These discussions were instrumental in addressing a critical challenge in our industry, and we are actively working towards finding solutions and driving positive change.

As we reflect on the discussions and collaborations at the meeting, we want to express our sincere gratitude for our members' participation in this year's Membership and Management Forum. Your engagement and participation are what make such events truly impactful.

Thank you for your active participation, and we look forward to enacting solutions next year to help the trucking industry!

The LMTA's 2023 Membership & Management Forum Was a Success