Description

Join us for the 2026 LMTA Annual Convention at The Lodge in Gulf Shores, Alabama, where Louisiana’s trucking industry comes together for education, engagement, and connection. This year’s convention will feature keynote presentations from respected industry professionals and Louisiana public officials, offering insight into the issues shaping transportation today and in the years ahead.

Attendees can expect in-depth sessions covering transportation and infrastructure updates, current trucking research, and timely federal and state legislative developments. The program will also include important LMTA membership meetings, providing opportunities to connect with peers, leadership, and industry partners. 

Schedule

Wednesday, July 8

• 6:00 – 7:00 PM | Council of Past Presidents Cocktail Hour (TBD)

Thursday, July 9

• 8:00 AM | Bill Clark Memorial Golf Tournament
• 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM | LMTA Leadership Class Kick-Off: Introductions and Leadership Development (Class Members Only)
• 6:00 – 8:00 PM | Family Night (All Attendees Welcome)

Friday, July 10

• 8:00 – 8:30 AM | Breakfast
• 8:30 – 9:30 AM | Where the Research Meets the Road - Rebecca Brewster, ATRI
• 9:00 – 11:00 AM | Spouses Outing (Ticketed - TBD)
• 9:30 – 10:30 AM | AI & Trucking Presentation (Presented by WIM-LA)
• 10:30 – 10:45 AM | Break
• 10:45 – 11:30 AM | Digital Risk Intelligence & Trucking - Todd Kozikowski, 4Warn
• 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM | Legislative Panel: Rep Josh Carlson & Rep Kellee Dickerson
• 12:00 – 3:00 PM | LMTA Leadership Class: Public Speaking (Class Members Only)
• 8:00 – 11:00 PM | Poker Night: Who Has the Best Poker Face (Ticketed - TBD)

Saturday, July 11

• 8:00 – 8:30 AM | Breakfast
• 8:30 – 9:15 AM | Focus on the Future in Washington, D.C. - Chris Spear, American Trucking Associations
• 9:15 – 10:30 AM | Daughters of the Highway - Growing Up in Trucking Panel (TBA)
• 10:30 AM | LMTA Board of Directors & TruckPAC Annual Meeting
• 5:30 – 6:30 PM | LMTA President Cocktail Hour (Invitation Only)
• 6:30 – 7:00 PM | WIM-LA Cocktail Hour (All Attendees Welcome)
• 7:00 – 8:00 PM | Inauguration Banquet
• 8:00 PM – Midnight | Dessert Reception & Final Party with Band

Hotel

A link to the room block and discounted convention rate at The Lodge in Gulf Shores will be emailed to registrants upon completion of registration.

The block closes Friday, June 12th, 2026. 

Golf Tournament

For more information on our pre-convention Golf Tournament, please visit the Tournament event page.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship opportunities at our Annual Convention offer a unique chance to connect with members in a meaningful way. Sponsors gain direct visibility, build real relationships, and show their support for the industry in a setting that goes beyond business and brings people together. 

To purchase sponsorships, please select the "Sponsorships" button located near the "Register" button.

$10,000

• (1 Available) Family Night Reception Sponsor
• (1 Available) Banquet Cocktail Reception Sponsor

$5,000

• Family Night Drink Sponsor
• Bloody Mary Sponsor
• Banquet Drink Sponsor
• Post-Banquet Drink Sponsor
• State Police Sponsor

$3,000

• (1 Available) Room Key Sponsor - (Company logo on all hotel room keys in the LMTA block)

$2,500

• (1 Available) Lanyard Sponsor - (Company logo on lanyards wore by attendees)
• Family Night Dessert Sponsor
• Dessert Reception Music Sponsor
• Family Night Music Sponsor
• Family Night Games Sponsor
• Family Night Photo Booth Sponsor
• Safety Sponsor

$1,250

• Banquet Dessert Sponsor 
• Past Presidents’ Banquet Sponsor (Available to LMTA Past Presidents only)

Additional Events & Details

Please stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks on additional activities, including Poker Night, a spouses outing, and more weekend offerings as they are announced.

A childcare option will also be available this year; we are currently finalizing details. More details to follow.