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Schedule

Please note that all speakers, session times, and program details are subject to change.

8:00 – 8:30 AM – Breakfast

8:30 – 8:35 AM – Welcome, Prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance

8:35 – 9:30 AM – Inside Washington: Federal Policy Shifts Shaping the Trucking Industry 

• John Lynch, American Trucking Associations

9:30 – 10:00 AM – Keeping You Updated: Key OMV Issues for Louisiana Carrier

• Trella Ragas, Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV)
• Blair Champagne, Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) - Vehicle Registration Administrator
• Brady Purpera, Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) - International Registration Plan Administrator

10:00 – 10:30 AM – Winning the Work: Navigating Government Contracts

• Evon Cook, GFactor Strategic Advisors

10:30 – 10:45 AM – BREAK

10:45 – 11:30 AM – A New Leader, New Direction: What FMCSA’s Administrator Means for Trucking

• Dr Georgia Steele, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) - Regional Administrator

11:30 AM – 12:15 PM – Modernizing Enforcement: The Future of the State’s Scale House

• Chief Jeff Melchior, Louisiana Dept. of Transportation & Development (DOTD) Police

12:15 – 12:45 PM – On the Road with LSP: Enforcement Trends with Truckers

• Captain Bert Dabadie, Louisiana State Police

12:45 – 1:00 PM – BREAK

1:00 – 2:00 PM – Transportation Under Pressure: How AI, SEO, and Funding Networks Drive Claim Instigation

• Todd Kozikowski, 4WARN - CEO

2:00 – 2:40 PM – Straight from the Horse’s Mouth: Truckers Take on the Tough Questions

• Panel Participants TBA

3:00 – 4:30 PM – Board of Directors & TruckPAC Meetings

Exhibitor Information

The 2026 Transportation Conference offers exhibitors a valuable opportunity to connect directly with transportation industry leaders, decision-makers, and stakeholders from across Louisiana.

Exhibitor registration is $500 for the initial exhibitor, which includes one exhibitor table and event access. To secure your exhibitor table, please select the “Register” button, enter your information when prompted, and choose “Exhibitor Registration” under the Attendee Registration options. 

Additional exhibitor representatives may be added for $50 per person, allowing your organization to expand its presence throughout the conference.

If you have specific needs or requests for your exhibitor table, please email allison@lmta.la, and we will make every effort to accommodate.

Par-tee with Future Leaders

Kick off the 2026 Transportation Conference with an evening of networking and relaxed connection at Truckers & Top Golf, Par-tee with Future Leaders. This informal pre-event brings together LMTA members, conference attendees, and industry partners for a fun, low-pressure opportunity to engage before the full conference begins.

This event also serves as a dedicated networking opportunity for our Future Leaders, giving participants the chance to build relationships with industry professionals, develop new connections, and gain valuable insight from experienced peers.

Enjoy reserved bays, appetizers, beverages, and friendly competition while expanding your network and strengthening ties within Louisiana’s transportation community. It’s the perfect way to start the conversation before we dive into a full day of policy, infrastructure, and industry discussions.

Please note that this event requires a separate registration from the Transportation Conference.