OPEN ROAD Q3
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Open Road is owned by the Louisiana Motor<br />
Transport Association and published four times a<br />
year. For more information, contact the LMTA at<br />
225-928-5682.<br />
PUBLISHER<br />
Staci Buhler<br />
staci.buhler@louisianatrucking.com<br />
EXECUTIVE EDITOR<br />
Cathy F. Gautreaux<br />
cathy.gautreaux@louisianatrucking.com<br />
CREATIVE DIRECTOR<br />
Kristin Perpignano<br />
kristin.perpignano@louisianatrucking.com<br />
PRODUCTION EDITOR<br />
Dana P. Weidman<br />
dana.weidman@louisianatrucking.com<br />
PHOTOGRAPHER<br />
John Ballance<br />
john.ballance@louisianatrucking.com<br />
ADVERTISING DIRECTOR<br />
Lisa Busceme<br />
lisa.busceme@louisianatrucking.com<br />
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS<br />
Ted Griggs, Olivia McClure,<br />
Steve Wheeler, Timothy Boone<br />
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR<br />
Cathy F. Gautreaux<br />
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES<br />
Dana P. Weidman<br />
John Austin<br />
PRESIDENT<br />
Bengal Transportation<br />
Services, LLC<br />
Andrew Guinn, Jr.<br />
1ST VICE PRESIDENT<br />
PAI Material Handling, LLC<br />
MEMBER SERVICES<br />
Bridget V. Roussell<br />
LMTA OFFICERS<br />
Terry Warren<br />
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD<br />
Aeropres Corporation<br />
Gary Gobert<br />
2ND VICE PRESIDENT<br />
Lake City Trucking<br />
Steve Sievert<br />
SECRETARY<br />
Southern Tire Mart<br />
Doug Plate<br />
TREASURER<br />
Dupré Logistics<br />
Judy Smart<br />
VICE PRESIDENT<br />
AT LARGE<br />
RoadRunner Towing & Recovery, Inc.<br />
Kary Bryce<br />
ATA VICE PRESIDENT<br />
Preferred Materials, Inc.<br />
letter from the<br />
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR<br />
Man never made any material as resilient<br />
as the human spirit. -- Bern William<br />
As this issue was being finalized, we were deep in the throes of the Great<br />
Flood of 2016. When we started out months ago working on this issue,<br />
never in our wildest dreams could we have anticipated what was about to<br />
unfold in south Louisiana.<br />
Although this issue of the LMTA <strong>OPEN</strong> <strong>ROAD</strong> does not include articles or<br />
pictures of the flooding disaster, our next issue will be dedicated to the<br />
disaster and the incredible, resilient people of Louisiana.<br />
We need you to help us tell the story of the Great Flood of 2016. Please<br />
help us capture the spirit of our people with photos and stories that<br />
exemplify their courage and selflessness especially among strangers<br />
throughout the disaster area. We want to capture the essence of our people<br />
and our members working together to help each other in the wake of an<br />
incredible force of nature. And, of course, we will highlight the role of the<br />
trucking industry in the overall response and recovery efforts in Louisiana.<br />
But for now, we will share with you happy reflections of the 76th Annual<br />
LMTA Convention that was held at the Perdido Beach Resort in Orange<br />
Beach, Alabama. The program included very informative speakers about<br />
issues that will impact the trucking industry in the not too distant future, a<br />
new and revitalized golf tournament and some very interesting friends from<br />
the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo.<br />
As explained in this issue, the efforts of the Governor’s Task Force on<br />
Transportation Infrastructure Investment will be incredibly important to<br />
the trucking industry. I can assure you that LMTA will actively promote the<br />
specific needs and desires of the trucking industry for consideration during<br />
their deliberations regarding the future of our highway program.<br />
All things considered, you need LMTA now more than ever in the coming<br />
months and probably for the next few years as we recover as a state from<br />
this disaster. As it was after Katrina, our focus now has to be on rebuilding<br />
Louisiana, addressing the needs of our people, stabilizing our state budget,<br />
etc.… Mother Nature redirected our priorities.<br />
You need to be active in LMTA to voice your concerns, your opinions…<br />
and more importantly, your “wish list” -- which will shape our agenda for<br />
the future. You need LMTA to be the vehicle that defends your interests,<br />
promotes your industry and continues to be the voice of trucking in<br />
Louisiana.<br />
We are here for you…<br />
Louisiana Motor Transport Association (LMTA) is a Louisiana association<br />
of trucking companies, private carrier fleets and businesses which serve or<br />
supply the trucking industry. LMTA serves these companies as a government<br />
affairs representative before legislative, regulatory and executive branches of<br />
government on issues that affect the trucking industry. The association also<br />
provides public relations services and serves as a forum for industry meetings<br />
and membership relations. For information contact LMTA at:<br />
Louisiana Motor Transport Association, Inc.<br />
4838 Bennington Avenue • PO Box 80278<br />
Baton Rouge, LA 70898 • Phone: 225-928-5682 • Fax: 225-928-0500<br />
www.louisianatrucking.com<br />
Cathy F. Gautreaux<br />
LMTA Executive Director<br />
Open Road <strong>Q3</strong> 2016 ❘ 5
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