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!
Virginia Waiver for Carriers Transporting Essential Relief Supplies or Providing Emergency Restoration (Includes Forest Products)
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles has authorized a temporary waiver of registration and licensing requirements for carriers, and the Commissioner of Highways authorized a temporary waiver of normal weight, width and height restrictions. Forest Products are included. Please read…
VLA 16th Annual Conference: August 24 – 26, 2018
Virginia Loggers Association Annual Conference will be held at the Williamsburg Lodge, Williamsburg, VA on August 24-26, 2018! We’re planning a great meeting! (lots of family functions too…) So, why not make your plans early to attend our 16th annual…
A Continuing Education Opportunity
Setliff & Holland, Attorneys at Law will present legal and business management training on April 20, 2018. This excellent training will be offered in collaboration with the Virginia Tech SHARP Logger Program and the Virginia Loggers Association. Lunch is graciously…
2017 VLA Annual Meeting Presentations
Below you will find a variety of the presentations displayed at the 2017 VLA Annual Meeting. Click on the presentation titles to view the PDF documents. ⇒ Housing Outlook by Dr. Urs Buehlman Urs Buehlmann is Professor, Virginia Tech Department…
Commercial Truck Safety Overview – A Must Read!
Points of interest from this report are shown below, but please click here to read the full report. “According to an FMCSA study, two-thirds of commercial truck crashes are caused by the other driver, not the commercial driver.” (Note: FMCSA’s…
2017 VLA Annual Meeting at Virginia Tech, August 18 – 20
Don’t miss an opportunity to meet with fellow loggers, mill representatives, and your industry services’ representatives on August 18 – 20 during our annual conference. You will be glad you reserved your room early and joined others to hear unbelievably…
“As We See It” – Adapt, Change and Overcome
American Loggers Council incoming President sets forth a vision for all of our nation’s logging businesses. Each must have a vision and clearly understand our economy at all levels. To survive, we must adapt to a changing business climate, make…