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The Official Newsletter of Louisiana's Trucking Industry |
June 16, 2023 |
UPCOMING EVENTS |
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THIS WEEK |
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ASSOCIATION UPDATES
INDUSTRY UPDATES
MORE RESOURCES
MEMBER RESOURCES
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ASSOCIATION UPDATES |
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CAPITOL CORNER
LMTA's 2023 Legislative Session Wrap-Up with Executive Director Renee Amar is now available! |
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LMTA Annual Convention | Sponsorships Needed!
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Join us for our 2023 LMTA Annual Convention, July 13-15, 2023, at the Lodge at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, AL!
Our convention theme for this year is "Trucking, A Tradition" celebrating not only decades of LMTA history, but also the generations of trucking families in our state. If you have any vintage pictures of your trucks or business you would like shared at the event, email them to allison@lmta.la.
This year's convention will feature keynotes from industry professionals and Louisiana public officials. We will also have dedicated sessions on transportation updates, trucking research, federal and state legislative updates as well as key membership meetings.
In your wealth of free time outside of convention events, enjoy all that The Lodge and Gulf State Park have to offer, with sugar-white sands and beautiful blue waters. Bring your families; we can’t wait to see you there!
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES We have multiple sponsorship opportunities available for this year's convention for all budgets! For information on sponsorships or opportunity details, view our sponsorship opportunities or contact the LMTA Office at (225) 928-5682.
THANK YOU TO OUR CURRENT SPONSORS
FAMILY NIGHT SPONSORS
PROGRAMMING SPONSORS
BANQUET SPONSORS
MORE INFORMATION |
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Gov. Edwards Vetoes SB 196 |
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On June 15, 2023 Gov. John Bel Edwards vetoed SB 196, a litigation disclosure bill. We wanted to share Gov. Edwards’ comments, with the original letter viewable here.
While we are not surprised by this action, we are disappointed that the Litigation Financing Disclosure and Security Protection Act will not be enacted in 2023. We do not intend to back down on this issue, and we will be able to reintroduce this legislation in 2024 with a new Governor and, hopefully, additional support from the legislature. |
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Free Trucking Compliance Seminar - Lafayette | Jun 20 |
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Join us for our Compliance Seminar on June 20, 2023, in Lafayette, LA at the Doubletree Hilton. This seminar, presented by the LMTA Foundation, aims to help participants discover effective strategies for improving safety scores and regulatory compliance for drivers and companies. This is a free seminar, we ask that those interested complete registration online to attend!
The seminar will be led by Bobby McClain, a Safety Consultant at J.J. Keller with over 35 years of experience. Bobby will use his DOT knowledge to help fleets improve driver safety, manage risk, maintain regulatory compliance, and implement best practices. J.J. Keller is a trusted source for DOT/Transportation, OSHA/Workplace Safety, Human Resources, Construction Safety, and Hazmat/Hazardous Materials regulation compliance products and services.
A representative of the Louisiana State Police and the FMCSA will be present to answer any questions that you may have. Topics may include, but not limited to:
PLEASE NOTE: This is not a certification course. If you have any questions regarding the seminar, please contact Executive Director Renee Amar renee@lmta.la or (225) 287-0117.
TRUCKING COMPLIANCE SEMINAR - LAFAYETTE June 20, 2023 | 8:00 a.m. - Noon Doubletree Hilton |
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Bill Clark Memorial Golf Tournament | July 13
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The 2023 Bill Clark Memorial Golf Tournament will be held Thursday, July 13 at the Cotton Creek Course at Craft Farms in Gulf Shores, AL. The Tournament will take place before the 2023 LMTA Annual Convention in Gulf Shore, AL, and requires additional registration.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided alongside the chance to win door prizes and compete in the $50,000 Shoot Out Competition. Prizes will also be given to the player closest to the pin and the competitor with the longest drive.
This year's event is organized by Tournament Director Tim Ordoyne and is a fundraising opportunity for the LMTA. Sponsorships are also available for the event and can be purchased online or by contacting Tim (timo@peterbiltofla.com).
The event will begin promptly at 8:00 am, Thursday, July 13 on the Cotton Creek Course at Craft Farms. We encourage registrants to allow for travel time before the event. Registration for this event is separate from LMTA's Annual Convention. |
INDUSTRY UPDATES |
Louisiana OMV Experiences Large Data Breach |
Officials believe all with LA state-issued licenses, IDs or registrations had info compromised. |
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Recently the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness shared the news that a massive data breach to the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles third party MOVEit software.
During a recent news briefing, officials noted that at this time, they believe “all Louisianans with a state-issued driver’s license, ID or car registrations likely had data compromised.” At this time, the LMTA is under the assumption that it includes CDLs. Until informed otherwise, we advise our members and the industry to take the same precautions outlined by the Governor’s Office.
Information that was breached include names, addresses, social security numbers, birthdates, height, eye color, driver's license numbers, vehicle registration and handicap placard information.
Officials are urging driver's license holders to take the following steps to safeguard their identity.
Below are additional resources and information on the breach:
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FEEDBACK NEEDED: National Trucking Safety Spend Survey |
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ATA is recruiting motor carriers of all types and sizes to participate in its latest Safety Spend Survey!
Last conducted in 2015, the survey will be used to estimate annual industry spending on safety and provide a benchmarking resource for carriers of all sizes to measure their safety expenditure against.
This short survey examines carrier spending on mandatory and discretionary safety expenditures including: safety compliance, maintenance, on-board safety technology, driver safety training and driver safety pay. Survey participants will receive an executive one-pager detailing the results of the study.
If you are interested in participating, please go to www.trucking.org/safety-spend-survey, download the survey, complete and return it to lbur@trucking.org by July 7, 2023.
Optional: Carriers also have the option to sign a non-disclosure agreement if they so choose. Please download, sign, and return the NDA from the website above with your completed survey. All data will be held in the strictest of confidence and no individual company data will be released. Only industry aggregate data will be reported.
If you have any questions or would like more information about the survey and participation, please contact lbur@trucking.org. |
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FEEDBACK NEEDED: Statewide ITS Architecture Updates - Freight Needs |
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The LMTA has received a request for member feedback regarding Statewide Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Architecture. We are specifically looking for any information systems that the state could purchase to help trucking companies move freight.
This form is anonymous. The LMTA is also willing to set up additional meetings upon request made to Renee Amar (225-287-0117). |
OTHER UPDATES |
WEATHER - National Weather Service: Excessive Heat Warning & Severe Weather Possible |
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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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WEBINAR - SAMBA SAFETY: How to Protect Your Company from Non-Owned Auto Risk | June 27 |
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Hosted by John Diana and Greg Stefan from Arch Insurance.
Join us to uncover the risk companies face with employees using non-owned vehicles on the clock, and discover expert strategies to protect your business from the legal and financial risks they pose. |
MEMBER RESOURCES |
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 has experience working with trucking organizations all over the United States. They specialize in not only working with associations but also working with companies to create mobile apps that allow employers to organize and communicate with their employees more efficiently and effectively.
As part of our partnership with App Embark, they are now offering a special LMTA discount. If you have App Embark develop an app for your organization, you will receive a $500 discount on the cost of the build fee.
Please see below for a brief (and not all-inclusive) list of features they offer.
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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