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December 27, 2011 DOT Announces New Hours-of-Service Limits for Commercial Truck Drivers

On December 27, 2011, the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published The Hours of Service of Drivers Final Rule, which revises the hours-of-service (HOS) safety requirements for commercial truck drivers.

July 1, 2011 Windstorm in Northeast Wisconsin

For landowners with damaged woodlands from the July 1st windstorm in Northwest Wisconsin the link below can help you find the resources you need for a successful. It includes a great article on Managing Storm Damaged Woods adapted by William Klase, UWEX Educator. The July 1st, 2011 windstorm occurred across Polk, Burnett, Douglas and Bayfield counties and left many landowners with major damage to their woodlands. Harvesting (or salvage) of blown down timber is critical to reduce insect problems, encourage regeneration, and reduce fuel loads for wildlife potential.

Lost Load of Logs Caught on Dash Camera

During a vehicle inspection near Moose Lake, MN a Statte Trooper's dash camera was recording as a log truck passed by the intersection of County Line Road 8 and County Road 61 and lost half of its load. The video is a great example of the importance of proper load securement. Fortunately, no one was injured, but it doesn't take a lot of imagination to think of all the terrible types of accidents that could have happened.

Insurance Discount for Master Loggers

Gary Ascher, President, Loggers Insurance Agency, Administrator for the Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association (GLTPA) endorsed commercial insurance program through SECURA Insurance, Appleton, Wisconsin, announced a special insurance discount is now available to Wisconsin and Michigan Master Loggers.

SECURA Announces New Coverage for Loggers

Gary Ascher, President, Loggers Insurance Agency, Administrator for the Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association (GLTPA) endorsed property and casualty insurance program for logging and lumbering business which is underwritten by SECURA Insurance Companies, announced today that the SECURA Logging & Lumbering Program now offers coverage for Limited Pesticide and Herbicide Application which includes insurance coverage for application of fungicides to prevent Annosum Root Rot Disease (ARR).

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2012 Logging Congress Moving to Oshkosh, Wisconsin

The Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association (GLTPA) recently announced that the 2012 Lake States Logging Congress & Equipment Expo will be held at the Oshkosh EAA Grounds. The GLTPA had considered three sites for the 2012 Logging Congress: The Patriot Center in Wausau, Lambeau Field and Shopko Hall in Green Bay, and the EAA Grounds in Oshkosh. The EAA Grounds boasts 60,000 square feet of indoor exhibitor space and an almost unlimited amount of outdoor exhibitor space along with plenty of outdoor parking. The 2012 Logging Congress will be September 6, 7, 8 2012.