The Official Newsletter of
Louisiana's Trucking Industry
June 10, 2022
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DREAM VACATION RAFFLE
Throughout the event we will be selling tickets for our Dream Vacation Raffle - presented TruckPAC, the political action committee of the LMTA.
Each $100 raffle ticket gives you the chance to win an $8,000 booking voucher to use on the family vacation of your dreams! Possible travel destinations could include Hawaii, New York, Las Vegas, Europe, or anywhere else your family would like to visit!
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The Louisiana Motor Transport Association would like to express our deepest condolences on the recent passing of LMTA Past President Rick Cleveland. Our prayers extend to the Cleveland family, RLC Trucking and friends that grieve him.
Cleveland was instrumental in the official formation of the association's Council of Past Presidents in 2008 and was a trusted voice for staff on trucking issues and managing the association. He had a deep respect for LMTA and was a passionate advocate for truckers. He was always great for a visit, a hug and a good story.
Louisiana's trucking industry will feel and grieve his loss for some time, and he will be truly missed.
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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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2022 LMTA Annual Convention
July 21 - 23 | Pensacola Beach, FL
Truckers, Stronger Together!
Join us in beautiful Pensacola Beach, Fla. at the Hilton Pensacola Beach, July 21-23 for our 2022 Annual Convention. 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 Hilton and Pensacola Beach have to offer, with sugar-white sands and beautiful blue waters. Bring your families, we can’t wait to see you there!
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Convention Schedule
THURSDAY, JULY 21
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5:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Convention Registration
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6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Family Welcome Reception
FRIDAY, JULY 22
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8:00 a.m. - Noon | Convention Registration
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8:30 - 9:30 a.m. | ATRI: Research & Trends That Shape Trucking
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9:30 - 10:15 a.m. | Updates & Movements From Our State's OMV
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10:15 - 10:30 a.m. | Bloody Mary & Mimosa Break
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10:30 - 11:15 a.m. | Trucking, Trial Lawyers & Tort Reform
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11:15 - 12:30 p.m. | Panel: Women in Louisiana Trucking
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7:00 - 10:00 p.m. (TBD) | Hospitality Suite
SATURDAY, JULY 23
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8:30 - 9:15 a.m. | National Updates from the American Trucking Associations
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9:15 - 10:30 a.m. | Lawmakers Panel: Legislative Session Wrap-up
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10:30 - 11:00 a.m. | The Trucking Industry & Louisiana State Police
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11:00 - 11:15 a.m. | Break
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11:15 - 12:15 p.m. | LMTA Board & Annual Membership Meeting
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12:15 - 12:30 p.m. | TruckPAC Meeting
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6:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Cocktail Reception
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7:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Officer Installation Banquet
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8:00 - Midnight | Dessert Reception with Live Music & Bar
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Capitol Corner: Legislative Session Wrap-Up
With LMTA Executive Director Renee Amar
This year's legislative session produced a mixed bag of results!
The legislature wrapped up its session on Monday, June 6, with decent outcomes for the trucking industry.
The two key issues that we faced during the legislative session were addressing the proposed tolling on the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge as well as killing the many bills aimed at expanding the time that truckers could be sued. (READ FULL REPORT)
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Sign our tolling opposition letter!
By adding your name and information to the following form, an email will be sent on your account to both the Governor's and DOTD Secretary's offices. This takes less than a minute, and brings us one step closer to eliminating the proposed tolls on I-10!
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Open Committee Positions and Leadership Opportunities
A message from President-Elect Cully Frisard
Members,
It is an honor to be elected to serve as your 2022-2023 LMTA President of the Board. As President, my goal for my term is to engage our membership as much as possible in our committees and by extension the direction of the organization.
One of my duties as incoming President is to recruit members to our standing committees outlined in the association’s bylaws. As an association, we use these committee positions to develop leadership for the LMTA Board of Directors and elected Officers of the Board. If you are interested in joining LMTA’s leadership, these positions are an excellent starting point.
As President, I am calling on any interested members to serve on the following open committee positions. If you are interested in filling a listed position, please contact me or Executive Director Renee Amar via email or phone.
Events Committee:
Description: This committee is dedicated to making sure each event is a great business and social experience for all attendees. This group is responsible for helping select the venues, programming and networking opportunities for each of the association’s major events. With a variety of roles, from analyzing event feedback to venue scouting, there is an opportunity for all those interested to get involved.
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Interests: Networking, travel, planning & fundraising
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Meeting Frequency: Monthly/post large events via Zoom
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Time Commitment: Moderate-High
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Available positions: 3
Membership Committee:
Description: This committee invites those with contacts in the trucking industry to help us grow the association’s membership. Dedicated to recruitment, engagement and helping the LMTA staff promote the association – this is one of the most important committees that impacts the longevity of the association.
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Interests: Networking, recruitment, retention, promotion, fundraising & research
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Meeting Frequency: Monthly via Zoom
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Time Commitment: Moderate-High
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Available positions: 3
Finance Committee:
Description: LMTA’s newest committee. This committee is responsible for reviewing the association’s financials against the Board’s approved budget. The committee also gives input into the association's financial practices and procedures.
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Interests: Accounting, finance, budgeting & fundraising
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Meeting Frequency: Monthly via Zoom
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Time Commitment: High
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Available positions: 2
As incoming President, I thank you for your commitment to our association. I look forward to hearing from our members and hope to see you each soon at our Annual Convention in July.
Thanks,
Cully Frisard
2022-2023 President of the Board | Louisiana Motor Transport Association
CEO | Frisard Companies
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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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National Truck Driving Championships Volunteer Forms
If you would like to volunteer for nationals, please complete the volunteer sign-up form and return it to the information listed.
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Industry Input - EV Charging Plan Survey
Requesting feedback on incorporating the needs and interests of the freight/trucking industry around the state.
On behalf of the state EV Planning Committee, we are requesting feedback from the Louisiana Motor Transport Association and its members on how our Louisiana EV Charging Plan should incorporate the needs and interests of freight / trucking industry around the state.
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FMCSA Eliminates the Annual List of Violations
From our partners at JJ Keller & Associates
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published a final rule that will eliminate the need to have drivers provide the Record of Violations (391.27). The change is effective May 9, 2022.
This final rule:
- Addresses the duplicative nature of the annual list of violations, and
- Replaces the term “state” with “licensing authority” to clarify that motor carriers obtain motor vehicle records (MVRs) from foreign agencies when the driver is licensed in Canada or Mexico.
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Northshore Job Fair: Construction, Logistics & Manufacturing
Transportation Industry Welcomed - Employer Registration Required
- June 14: 1PM-4PM
- Slidell Auditorium ( 2056 2nd St, Slidell, LA 70458)
- Event Website
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Bill Clark Memorial Golf Tournament
July 21, 2022
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2022 LMTA Annual Convention
July 21 - July 23, 2022
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Family Vacation Raffle Drawing
July 25, 2022
LMTA Annual Convention
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Transport Topics:
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HDT
"According to new research from Newmark, "Transit(ion): Trucking Sector Trends May Impact Warehouse Location Decisions," the latest trends in the domestic trucking industry are impacting how industrial occupiers choose regions and sites for distribution..."(READ MORE)
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CBS:
"The average price of a gallon of gas nationwide exceeded $5 on Thursday, crossing the milestone after a rapid rise over the past month that has alarmed public officials and strained the budgets of everyday Americans, according to GasBuddy. In all 50 states, the average price of a gallon of gas stood above $4.40..." (READ NOW)
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