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The Official Newsletter of Louisiana's Trucking Industry |
November 8, 2024 |
THIS WEEK |
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ASSOCIATION UPDATES
INDUSTRY UPDATES
MEMBER PROGRAMS - SAVE MONEY
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ASSOCIATION UPDATES |
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Thank you for attending our Bosses & Beer Event! |
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Thanks to all that join us for our "Bosses & Beer" event. We enjoyed visiting with everyone on for this historical night! |
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Amar: Federal excise tax on trucks should be repealed
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LMTA's Executive Director Renee Amar weighs in on this week's Beltway Beat op-ed.As part of Gov. Jeff Landry’s goal to rid our state of job-killing and antiquated taxes, the state legislature heads into another special session this year to reform our state’s tax code. Our nation is, at the same time, electing a new president and administration to enact similar reforms. READ MORE |
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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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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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LMTA Membership Dues Have Been Mailed |
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The LMTA has sent out invoices for 2025 membership dues ELECTRONICALLY. 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 |
Current Emergency Declarations |
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New Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Rule Information |
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The new Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements, mandated by the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) in the United States, require certain entities to disclose information about their beneficial owners to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).
The purpose of these requirements is to combat money laundering, tax evasion, and other illicit activities by increasing transparency around who owns and controls companies. Beneficial owners are generally individuals who own or control at least 25% of an entity, or who exercise substantial control over it.
The rule applies to corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), and other similar entities formed in or registered to do business in the U.S., with certain exemptions like large operating companies and regulated entities. Reports must include detailed information about the beneficial owners, such as names, addresses, and identification numbers.
Non-compliance with these requirements can lead to significant penalties, including fines and potential criminal charges. The new regulations are part of broader efforts to improve corporate transparency and curb illegal financial activities. |
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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.
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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