Louisiana Motor Transport Association, Inc.

06/07/2026

Only 10 days until TDC!
The trucks, the course, the competition — it is almost time to see Louisiana’s best drivers in action.
Learn more about the 2026 Louisiana Truck Driving Championships:
https://bit.ly/4aooX1Z

06/06/2026

Important venue update for this year’s Louisiana Truck Driving Championships:
Tailgating, onsite cooking, and outside catering will not be permitted due to Cajundome venue policies.
Company seating will be available inside the Cajundome, and concessions will be available onsite.
We appreciate everyone’s cooperation and look forward to a great TDC weekend!

06/05/2026

The countdown is on!
In just 12 days, Louisiana’s top professional drivers will compete at the 2026 Louisiana Truck Driving Championships in Lafayette.
Get ready for an exciting weekend celebrating skill, safety, and professionalism in trucking.
Learn more:
https://bit.ly/4aooX1Z

06/05/2026

LMTA is proud to recognize Executive Director Renee Stelly Amar , who will serve as a facilitator at ATA’s Women In Motion Symposium in Springfield, Missouri.
Renee will lead the Networking Dinner and Fireside Chat with Local Leaders on Tuesday, June 16, helping guide an important conversation about leadership, collaboration, and positive change.
Congratulations, Renee, on representing Louisiana’s trucking industry on this national stage!
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ebwHG1

Final call! Registration for our 3rd Annual Women In Motion Symposium closes this Friday (6/5). Don’t miss an incredible lineup of speakers and meaningful connections. Secure your spot today. https://bit.ly/4iOKIdN

06/04/2026

LAST CALL FOR TDC VOLUNTEERS!
Tomorrow is the deadline to sign up to volunteer for the 2026 Louisiana Truck Driving Championships, June 19–20 in Lafayette.
Help run and support one of our industry’s premier events while earning NATMI safety hours and celebrating Louisiana’s best drivers.
Complete the volunteer interest form today:
https://bit.ly/4uNi5nc

06/04/2026

There’s a place for you on the TDC volunteer team!
From helping with driver registration and guiding contestants through the event, to judging pre-trip inspections, recording scores, managing equipment, or supporting the driving course, volunteers help make every part of the Louisiana Truck Driving Championships possible.
Professional drivers not competing this year may volunteer in any role.
View volunteer opportunities and submit your interest form by Friday, June 5:
https://bit.ly/4uNi5nc

06/03/2026

“The patient is crashing. It’s time to decide if we’re going to save the life of this industry or just wait for the funeral.” — Renee Amar, LMTA Executive Director

In the latest issue of Open Road, Renee Amar addresses the insurance and legal crisis threatening truckers, small businesses, and Louisiana’s economy.

Read “The Gown Is Tattered: Louisiana’s Trucking Industry Is on Life Support”:
https://bit.ly/4e3edra

06/02/2026

Volunteers are the backbone of TDC.

Join us June 19–20 at the Cajundome in Lafayette to support Louisiana’s professional drivers and earn NATMI safety hours.

Volunteer interest forms close Friday, June 5. Sign up today:
https://bit.ly/4uNi5nc

05/28/2026

HB 804 is an important step toward protecting Louisiana businesses from policy-driven climate litigation.
The bigger story is what this article makes clear: Louisiana’s legal climate is still heavily influenced by trial lawyers, even when conservative leaders are trying to move the state in a better direction.
If Louisiana wants more jobs, investment, and economic growth, we have to keep confronting the lawsuit culture that threatens essential industries across our state.
Read the full article:
https://bit.ly/4337JDp

05/28/2026

NEWS FROM OPEN ROAD: The latest issue features Safety Corner by Brittany Caldwell, highlighting the continued importance of safety, compliance, and preparation across Louisiana’s trucking industry.

Read the article and check out the full issue of Open Road, LMTA’s official publication.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4dMOLWK