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The Official Newsletter of
Louisiana's Trucking Industry
August 19, 2022
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2022 Membership & Management Forum
Featuring Part 2: Mongoose Method Litigation Training
LMTA's Management & Membership Forum will be held November 8 - 9, at the Southern Hotel in Covington, LA.
This forum is dedicated to association collaboration and management. This year, alongside our Board of Directors meeting, we will host part two of the educational workshop on Reptile Theory and the Mongoose Method. There will be time to network and catch up with one another.
The second part of our Mongoose Method litigation training is open to new and returning students. For those who attended our first training, this is the companion workshop with mock jury sessions. Dr. Kanasky will be presenting a review of part one for those who missed our spring workshop or just need a refresher!
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SPONSORSHIPS:
Opportunities for the 2022 Management & Membership Forum are available online, or by calling the LMTA Office at (225) 928-5682.
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Tuesday, November 8
- Training: Day 1
(Mongoose Method Pt. 1 Recap)
- Nuclear verdicts
- Pre-litigation phase
- The Reptile Theory
- The neuroscience behind defeating the Reptile
- Evening Cocktail Social
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Wednesday, November 9
- Training: Day 2
(Discovery phase)
- Pre-deposition training
- Mock deposition with class
- Membership Meetings
(Meetings are subject to change)
- Board of Directors Meeting
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Upcoming SMC Courtesy Vehicle Inspections
Don’t let your first interaction with the State Police happen on the side of the road!
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1st Annual Fantasy Football League
Supporting TruckPAC, Political Action Committee of the LMTA
DETAILS:
- $206.00 per team; credit card payment only due by 08/31/22
- 100 teams maximum (members only 50 trucking, 50 allied)
- 11 weeks, playoffs start week 12 of NFL season
First come first served, sign up today!
Please email
cullyf@frisards.com and lsumrall@tklouisiana.com to join or for details.
NOTE: Contributions to the league will directly benefit TruckPAC, the Political Action Committee of the LMTA. Contributions to TruckPAC are not tax-deductible. All contributors' names must be disclosed to the Louisiana Board of Ethics as donors.
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2022 Louisiana Truck Driver Appreciation Week
September 11-17, 2022
Celebrated annually, this year’s National Truck Driver Appreciation Week runs from September 11-17, 2022 and takes on a special meaning for our nation's economy! Professional truck drivers are the key link in our nation's supply chain, continuing to deliver despite facing unprecedented obstacles. Truckers move America forward!
The LMTA Foundation will be marking Louisiana's Truck Driving Appreciation Week by shipping appreciation kits to participating companies. We have dedicated over 1,400 FREE KITS to Louisiana Trucking companies across the state. At this time, all 1,400 Driver Appreciation Kits have been reserved. We thank you for your interest and hope you'll join us in thanking all of our hardworking truckers from September 11 - 17!
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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS: | |
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LMTA Member Exclusive NO COST Employee Benefits
New benefit plans from LMTA Insurance Management!
We are excited to share our partnership with Mengel Financial Group to bring our members our new benefit plans under LMTA Insurance Management!
Since 2005, Mengel Financial Group has been offering Voluntary Employee Benefits to meet the needs of companies and their employees. Mengel Financial Group is committed to providing our members with the best and most affordable group benefits based on their specific needs. Offering Voluntary Employee Benefits strengthens relationships with your employees and improves retention and recruitment.
All of the benefits are offered at NO COST TO THE EMPLOYER. Mengel Financial Group has partnered with over 20 insurance carriers, which allows us to provide the best and most affordable benefits to satisfy our member's employee’s needs. Many of their benefit offerings are Guaranteed Issue requiring no medical questions or medical exam.
Mengel Financial Group has been saving companies, employees & owner operators money on benefits since 1989, working with the Georgia Motor Transport Association in recent years, providing their members with affordable benefits.
LMTA Insurance Management also has a local benefits specialist in Tiffany VanHazebroeck, located in Mandeville, LA. Tiffany is ready to help our member companies provide their employees with exclusive voluntary benefits!
For more information or inquiries on benefits - please contact Tiffany VanHazebroeck or Ted Mengel whose information is listed in their profiles here.
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TIFFANY VANHAZEBROECK
Benefits Specialist
(678) 977-5175
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TED MENGEL
CEO
(404) 314-6799
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ATRI’s Newest Operational Costs Research Documents Costliest Year Ever in Trucking
2022 An Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking from ATRI
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) today released the findings of its 2022 update to An Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking. A record number of motor carriers contributed their 2021 financial data for this year’s research. The “Ops Costs” report provides detailed breakdowns of numerous line-item costs by fleet size and sector, allowing for tailored benchmarking.
The total marginal cost of trucking grew by 12.7 percent in 2021 to $1.855 per mile, the highest on record. Leading contributors to this increase were fuel (35.4% higher than in 2020), repair and maintenance (18.2% higher than in 2020), and driver wages (10.8% higher than in 2020). On a cost-per-hour basis, costs increased to $74.65.
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National Weather Service Update - Excessive Rain Possible
Regional Weather Update, Rainfall Through Weekend
Here is an update from our partners at the New Orleans and Baton Rouge NWS.
Main Takeaways:
- Today and tonight, there is the potential for heavy rainfall (2-4"/hour rainfall rates inside stronger storms) and severe weather (main threat is damaging winds)
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There is a 30% chance of development for a disturbance in the western Gulf, but no direct impacts are expected with this system in the next 5 days
- Rainfall chances could be enhanced over the next week
- Daily rainfall is expected over the next week with 2-4 inches of rain forecast for the week with locally higher rainfall possible
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Additional Information and Resources:
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NATMI Certification Course
Join North America's leading certification and training organization for today's transportation professionals
September 12 - 16, 2022
LMTA Office - Baton Rouge, LA
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September Courtesy Vehicle Inspection
September 20, 2022 | Kentwood Scales
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October Courtesy Vehicle Inspection
October 11, 2022 | Greenwood Scales
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Management & Membership Forum
PART 2: Mongoose Method Training
Featuring: Mongoose Method Litigation Defense Training Pt. 2
DATE MOVED: Nov. 8-9, 2022
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November Courtesy Vehicle Inspection
November 10, 2022 | Delta/Vicksburg Scales
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LMTA's Transportation Conference
Hear from industry experts on trucking issues
Jan. 17 & 18, 2022
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FLEET OWNER:
"LTL and private fleet drivers saw smaller wage increases in 2021 but typically started with higher salaries. With drivers in high demand across the U.S., fleets increased bonuses and average pay for employees, according to new ATA compensation data ..." (READ MORE)
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TRANSPORT TOPICS:
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STARS & STRIPES/ BLOOMBERG:
"The standoff between the U.S. and China over Taiwan has thrown a spotlight on growing risks to one of the world's busiest shipping lanes — even a minor disruption could ripple through supply chains. The Taiwan Strait is the primary route for ships ...." (READ NOW)
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OPEN ROAD MAGAZINE
Our first issue of Open Road for 2022 is now available online!
Topics covered in this issue are:
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