Virginia logging and forest trucking contractors have joined a national effort seeking federal relief for their industry at a time when COVID-19 and its economic impacts are threatening the survival of the companies depending on the entire U.S. forest economy.…
Loggers and Friends Contact Your Board of Supervisors Now
Loggers and Supporters please check your local newspapers now for County Board meetings and notices for amending county ordinances to adopt exemption of personal property & tools & machinery taxes on forest harvesting equipment. Please show your support! ► Click…
Patriotic Video for Troubled Times – “We Are Warriors”
Whether the enemy is the silent and unseen one like COVID-19, Americans are stronger when standing together and not dividing. Let’s remember the good that comes from collective strength and unified vision. We can be unique and still work together…
Toilet Paper on a Log Truck
From trees hundreds of products are made everyday that we use in our homes and businesses. For example, toilet paper and other paper products are made from trees. Without managed forests which are harvested and reforested we would not have…
2019 Logger Survey by American Loggers Council
A national survey of loggers’ attiude across America on current and projected future markets and logging conditions. Find out how Loggers across America feel about their businesses now and the next five years. ► View Survey Results Report (pdf)
TEAM Safe Trucking
Information for all haulers including changes in rules, regulations and training. ► TEAM Safe Trucking Newsletter (pdf)
Richmond Logging Expo 2020 Rescheduled
The Richmond Logging Expo 2020 has been reshceduled due to the corona virus pandemic to October 9 10. We look forward to seeing everyone. Please visit the VLA booth. ► Expo Richmond 2020
Forest Products Named and Essential Services
Under federal and state declarations and acts, businesses hauling forest products are temporarily exempted from overweight, overwidth, licensing, registration and hours of service which includes interstate highways. You must copy and keep the VDOT waiver dated March 19, 2020 in…
Cares Act Stimulus Information
Click on the link below for more information about the recently passed Cares Act Stimulus Program. ► CARES Act Section A (pdf)