Carolina Loggers Association

08/19/2026

A strong logging industry needs a strong voice, and the Carolina Loggers Association works every day to make sure North Carolina’s loggers have one.

We’re proud to recognize the Carolina Loggers Association (CLA) as a Sons of Liberty Sponsor of the 2026 American Loggers Council Annual Conference!

CLA brings together logging companies, truckers, suppliers, regional associations, and industry partners to strengthen North Carolina’s wood products industry. From safety education and training to legislative advocacy, regulatory support, and industry partnerships, the association focuses on the real-world issues that affect logging businesses and the people behind them.

That representation extends beyond the state level, too. Through its affiliation with the American Loggers Council, CLA helps connect the concerns of North Carolina loggers with the larger national conversation on policies and regulations affecting professional timber harvesters and haulers.

We’re grateful to the Carolina Loggers Association for its Sons of Liberty sponsorship and for the work it does year-round to keep loggers informed, connected, represented, and safe.

Join CLA and logging professionals from across the country September 28–October 1 in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, for the 2026 American Loggers Council Annual Conference — “250 Years of Logging: Timber • Tradition • Tomorrow.”

🌲 Conference details & registration:
https://americanloggerscouncil.com/2026annualconference/

08/19/2026

This speaks for itself. The #1 lobby in DC for the paper mills continues to thrive.

08/17/2026

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08/17/2026

WHEELS ON PAVEMENT

FMIC says it simply: Wheels on the pavement. You don’t need stitches; keep between the ditches!

A moment of inattention, a soft shoulder, or getting a little too close to the edge can turn a normal day into a serious accident. Stay focused, give yourself room, and keep those wheels where they belong.

And while we’re looking out for each other, if you know a logger, trucking company, equipment dealer, supplier, or other industry partner who should be a member of the Carolina Loggers Association, please let them know.

Stronger Together. Safer Together.

This safety message is brought to you by FMIC Insurance Company, a proud partner of the Carolina Loggers Association. Forestry Mutual Insurance Company

08/10/2026

Great info provided to our members by our partner TimberRisk Agency, Inc.

Good Monday morning!
Now that we have introduced you to MOTUS, here are the steps to access it.
If you encounter any issues, please contact the FMCSA Registration Customer Service Center at 1-800-832-5660.
Have a safe and productive week!

08/10/2026

As Chris with Enviva said, he wanted to be between the brains of the CLA. That brain power might be a bit heavier on Joanne R Reese side because she’s a huge part of how the CLA functions.

Great weekend at the Virginia Loggers Association Annual Meeting in Williamsburg.

08/10/2026

SPEED A LITTLE. LOSE A LOT.

When you’re hauling a loaded truck, a few extra miles per hour can make a big difference.

Give yourself room. Watch the traffic around you. And look out for the other drivers on the road, especially the folks you work beside every day.

Getting there a few minutes earlier isn’t worth the risk.

Slow down. Give space. Watch out for each other.

This safety message is brought to you by Forestry Mutual Insurance Company, a proud partner of the Carolina Loggers Association.

08/09/2026

🎣 A HUGE THANK YOU to the first half of our Platinum Sponsors for the inaugural Belhaven Masonic Red Drum Classic! 🎣

This tournament simply would not be possible without businesses and organizations that believe in giving back to our community and supporting the Masonic Home for Children at Oxford.

Please join us in thanking:

⭐ Carolina Loggers Association
⭐ Eastern Generator Solutions
⭐ Guy Shavender Trucking, Inc.
⭐ Bramble Law Firm, P.A.
⭐ General Maintenance Inc.
⭐ Peachtree Campground

Your generosity is helping us make this first tournament a success, and we’re proud to have each of you on board.

If you’re planning to fish, don’t forget that pre-registration is still open, and we’re looking forward to seeing everyone on August 15th for a great day on the water in support of a great cause.

We encourage everyone to support the businesses that support our community. Thank you again to our Platinum Sponsors—we truly appreciate your partnership!

08/09/2026

No one more deserving than this honor. Scott Dane is making enormous strides for our industry in DC. American Loggers Council