Posts by jeanpauldame
Diesel’s Grip on Trucking and Log Haulers
The broader trucking world shares the strain. Diesels make up 20 to 25 percent of per-mile costs across fleets. Sudden wholesale leaps throw budgets into chaos. Smaller carriers are threatened with closure.
Read MoreThe Stages of Logging Operations
The Stages of Logging Operations January 27, 2026 What You’re Seeing Isn’t Destruction. It’s Forestry. By Jonzi Guill & Jean-Paul Damé Many of us have seen a patch of woods suddenly cleared, leaving stumps, mud, and piles of brush. For most people, this sight is unsettling. At first glance, it may appear the forest has…
Read MoreNavigating Change in a Changing Industry
Navigating Change in a Changing Industry Navigating Change in a Changing Industry By Chip Capps, Executive Board Chairman As always, when offered this space, I try to concentrate on a pressing theme in our industry that our association plays a part in. For this edition, there are so many important issues that I beg your…
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