2023 Annual Convention
2023 Annual Convention
7/13/2023 - 7/15/2023
Description
Join us for our 2023 LMTA Annual Convention, July 13-15, 2023, at The Lodge at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, AL. 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.
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.
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!
REGISTER NOW
As our event approaches, we wanted to share information on notable conditions at our venue. Information can be viewed below.
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.
View Sponsorship Opportunities
This year we are offering an opportunity for allied members and others to be exhibitors at our 2023 Annual Convention!
We have only 1 remaning slots available for exhibitors, located right outside the hall where all educational sessions will be held. For both days of programming, not only will exhibitors have an invaluable opportunity to display their products and services, but we will also be highlighting exhibitors throughout the conference and on the agenda.
If you have any questions regarding exhibitors, please contact Renee Amar at (225) 287-0117 or the LMTA Office at (225) 928-5682.
View Exhibitor Opportunities
VENUE & Booking
This year's Annual Convention will be held at The Lodge at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, AL.
The Lodge at Gulf State Park
21196 E Beach Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
The 350 room Lodge at Gulf State Park is a full-service resort with access to an array of amenities, activities and facilities. Shed the stresses of daily life and focus on relationships as you immerse yourself in the seashore and natural habitat of Gulf State Park.
Our room block is now closed, if you would like to make a reservation at The Lodge, you must book direct.
Please Note: The LMTA will remove any guest from the room block who is not registered for the convention. Removal from the block may increase the rate or cancelation of reservations by the hotel.
SPEAKERS & Guests
- Rebecca Brewster (President & COO, ATRI - American Trucking Research Institute)
- Rep. Mike Johnson (Vice Chair Civil Law; House District 27; Partner, Johnson, Siebeneicher & Ingram)
- Bryan Scofield (Partner, Scofield and Rivera, LLC)
- Sherri Lebas (Senior Vice President, GEC, Inc.)
- Bob Schmidt (Project Manager, Huval)
- Dan Van Alstine (Chair American Trucking Associations; President & CEO of Ruan Transportation)
- Sen. Mike Reese (Chair Commerce; Senate District 30; Owner, American Moving & Storage)
- Sen. Heather Cloud (Vice Chair Finance; Senate District 28; Owner, Cloud Trucking)
- Rep. Mark Wright (Chair Transportation; VP American Waterways Operators)
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Sponsors
2023 Annual Convention Family Night Reception
2023 Annual Convention Family Night Drink Sponsor
2023 Annual Convention Family Night Music Sponsor
2023 Annual Convention Family Night Game Sponsor
2023 Annual Convention Banquet Drink Sponsorship
2023 Annual Convention State Police Sponsorship
2023 Annual Convention Safety Sponsorship
2023 Annual Convention Lanyard Sponsorship
2023 Annual Convention Past President's Banquet
2023 Annual Convention Banquet Dessert Sponsor
Convention Exhibitors
21196 E Beach Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL 36542 United States
The cut-off for reservations was Monday, June 12, 2023. The LMTA room block rate is no longer available.
BOOK ONLINE
Please Note: The LMTA will remove any guest from the room block who is not registered for the convention. Removal from the block may increase the rate or cancelation of reservations by the hotel.
Allison Strahan
SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, JULY 13
7:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Bill Clark Memorial Golf Tournament (Addtl Registration Required.)
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
Convention Registration
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm |
New Member Social
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
Family Welcome Reception
FRIDAY, JULY 14
8:00 am - Noon |
General Session Programming
- 8:30 am - 9:45 am | "Where the Research Meets the Road” with Rebecca Brewster, President and COO of American Trucking Research Institute (ATRI).
- 9:45 am - 11:00 am | Panel - "Who Really Pays in a Lawsuit?" with Rep. Mike Johnson of Johnson, Siebeneicher & Ingram and Bryan Scofield of Scofield and Rivera, LLC. Moderated by Doug Williams with Breazeale, Sasche & Wilson.
- 11:00 am - Noon | "Widening Interstate 10 & What it Means for Trucking” with Sherri Lebas, Senior Vice President of GEC, Inc., and Bob Schmidt, Project Manager with Huval.
SATURDAY, JULY 15
8:00 am - 10:30 am |
General Session Programming
- 8:30 am - 9:15 am | "The Latest from Washington, D.C.” with ATA Chairman Dan Van Alstine, President & CEO of Ruan Transportation.
- 9:15 am - 10:30 | Panel - "Zooming In on Baton Rouge & What’s Ahead" with Sen. Mike Reese, Sen. Heather Cloud, & Rep. Mark Wright. Moderated by Exec. Director Renee Amar.
10:30 am |
Bloody Mary Break
10:30 am - 10:45 am |
TruckPAC Annual Meeting
10:45 am - Noon |
Board of Directors Annual Meeting
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm |
President's Reception (Invitation Only)
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm |
Evening Reception
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
Installation Banquet
8:00 pm - Midnight |
Dessert Reception & Band
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