The Louisiana Motor Transport Association is out with its biggest current concerns for the trucking industry. Executive Director Renee Amar says at the top of the list is soaring insurance premiums.
“They are experiencing, right now, insurance increases between forty to fifty percent for next year’s vehicles,” Amar said.
And Amar says that’s driving them right out of the state.
“I have members actively leaving the State of Louisiana on a weekly and monthly basis,” Amar said.
She says that’s why it’s imperative that the legislature tackle this in the next session. The other top concerns are lawsuit abuse and medical costs.
“There’s no transparency in the system. We aren’t real sure exactly what we’re paying for. And every time we ask for transparency, we get the stop sign put up on us,” Amar said.
“Other concerns include the economy, driver shortages, fuel prices and driver distraction.
