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The Official Newsletter of Louisiana's Trucking Industry |
June 23, 2023 |
THIS WEEK |
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ASSOCIATION UPDATES
INDUSTRY UPDATES MORE RESOURCES
MEMBER RESOURCES
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ASSOCIATION UPDATES |
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LMTA Annual Convention | Sponsorships Close NEXT Thursday
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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. All sponsorship requests must be completed by Thursday, June 29.
THANK YOU TO OUR CURRENT SPONSORS
FAMILY NIGHT SPONSORS
PROGRAMMING SPONSORS
BANQUET SPONSORS
MORE INFORMATION |
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I-10/ I-12 lane closures in Baton Rouge (6/22-6/25) |
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The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces that beginning Saturday, June 24, I-12 eastbound will have a full closure at the I-10/ I-12 split from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. in Baton Rouge. This closure is necessary to allow crews to install the new I-10 westbound bridge span over I-12 eastbound as part of the College Drive exit project in the Capitol Region.
There will be additional lane closures throughout the weekend:
Motorists traveling I-10 eastbound to I-12 will be directed to detour to the LA 3064 (Essen Lane) exit and travel northbound on LA 3064 to the I-12 eastbound on-ramp.
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LMTA Office Closed Friday June 23 |
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The LMTA office will be closed Friday, July 23, 2022. If you require immediate assistance, please call Executive Director Renee Amar (225-287-0117). |
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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. |
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LMTA Partners with Wreaths Across America |
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We are proud to share that the LMTA has signed up to participate in the Wreaths Across America Virtual Convoy! Through this effort, we will be working to fill (virtually) one trailer load of sponsored veterans’ wreaths to send to Arlington National Cemetery this December. This is approximately 5,000 wreaths which will be laid on the final resting place of service members from our state. With each $17 wreath sponsored, we will receive $5 back from WAA.
Many of you have expressed you would like to be involved in the WAA mission but aren’t able to provide transportation, fuel, or drivers, so this is your opportunity to support our nations veterans and their families at a time of year when its most meaningful. If you have volunteered in the past – thank you and please stay engaged, sponsor a wreath, and encourage others to do the same. The Virtual Convoy program will allow LMTA to engage our workforce and families in this important mission, receive media attention for the association and earn revenue as well.
Help us reach our goal! Sponsor a wreath(s) now by clicking on our state association group page here. You must sponsor your wreaths through this site or LMTA will not receive the credit or the $5 back.
Send our group page link to your workforce, vendors, family, and friends and encourage them to get involved. If they all sponsored just one wreath, our goal should easily be reached! |
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CAPITOL CORNER
LMTA's 2023 Legislative Session Wrap-Up with Executive Director Renee Amar is now available! |
INDUSTRY UPDATES |
Texas Emergency Declaration - Severe Weather Incident |
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The Governor of Texas has issued a State Emergency Declaration due to the storm activities. Please be aware of the increased severe weather throughout the midwestern and southern states. |
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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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WEATHER - National Weather Service: Excessive Heat & 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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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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