TEAM Safe Trucking is a coalition of interested persons who want to decrease log truck accidents. Dr. Joe Conrad, University of Georgia, provided his research on challenges in the logging transportation area and recommendations. Great overview for all of our…
VLA 17th Annual Conference Recap
We are so pleased to announce that the VLA Annual Conference in August 2019 at the Homestead Resort was a great success! Attendance exceeded all previous conferences and the Homestead staff was fabulous. Jim McCoy and Michael Harold gave 70…
Action alert: Urge your representatives to support the Future Logging Careers Act
In the current Congress we have a great opportunity to pass the Future Logging Careers Act to allow 16- and 17-year-olds to work in mechanized logging operations under parental supervision. This bill is a part of our efforts to recruit…
Tell Congress to pass the ‘Safe Routes’ Act for Log Trucks
Join the American Loggers Council in urging Congress to pass the bipartisan (H.R. 2453 and S. 1509), allowing log trucks to utilize federal interstates for short-haul trips. View the entire bill at https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/116/hr2453/text/ih. You can send a quick note to your…
Please Save the Date of the VLA 2019 Annual Meeting at the Homestead Resort!
Mark your calendars for a great time with your family at the Homestead in Hot Springs, VA on August 23 – 25, 2019. Speyside Bourbon Stave Mill will give a tour of their Millboro plant Friday morning August 23rd!
Enjoy the Homestead Resort Pool!
August will still be a great time for catching some sun by the Homestead pool! You will have plenty of time to relax and recharge!
Mountains Surround the Homestead Resort
Mountains surround the beautiful setting of the Homestead and you are only a few foot steps away. Decide now to join you friends and associates in our industry.
2018 Highlight: Special Guests & Members Attending a Discussion
Special guests Deputy Secretary Brad Copenhaver (foreground), Delegate Roslyn Tyler and husband Rufus (next row) and members listen to Secretary Bettina Ring discuss their mission and hopes for the industry.
2018 Highlight: Presentation of the 2018 E. K. Pittman Logger of the Year Award
Palmer Dugger and family (L. P. Dugger Logging, LLC) are recognized for their excellent safety and business practices and receive the 2018 E. K. Pittman Logger of the Year Award.
2018 Highlight: A Conference Picnic on the York River/Chesapeake Bay
Following the technical sessions, 80 of the 2018 VLA conference goers attended a picnic on the York River/Chesapeake Bay for great food, refreshments and oysters. They also got a quick lesson on oysters raising and care from master Rick Hyatt!