Page 25 - Georgia Forestry - Issue2 - Spring 2018
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BEACH TIMBER COMPANY, Inc.
We are pole, piling, and mulch manufacturers, focusing on procuring wood and buying timber.
Gary Strickland, Owner
(912) 632-2800
www.beachtimber.com
P.O. Box 763 • Alma, GA 31510
Harris’ office overlooks the company’s shop where mechanics work to keep the fleet of more than 60 trucks in premium operating condition.
“Drivers feel better when they are in a newer truck. It gives them pride in their job,” Harris said. “If our drivers are happy and our trucks are in good shape, we will reduce the amount of accidents and hopefully long term costs.”
Sanders Logging has also worked to instill the value of safety, professionalism and accountability within the company’s log truck drivers. The company is also investing in newer trucks and keeping its fleet up-to-date.
“We try to do the right thing,” Sanders said. “I think if you have something ragged running down the road, it doesn’t help your reliability, costs or how you are perceived.”
All of Sanders Logging’s company trucks are painted the same color, and contact information is displayed promi- nently to reduce reckless driving.
Positive Outlook
“There are reasons to be optimistic,” Dr. Conrad said. “Log truck insurance does not have to increase forever. Log truck insurance rates declined from 2008- 2010. Proactive measures can be taken to reduce claim costs and encourage more insurance carriers to underwrite log truck insurance. We can reduce pre- miums again.”
MATT HESTAD IS A COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS PROFESSIONAL KEENLY FOCUSED ON PROMOTING THE BENEFITS OF WORKING FORESTS IN THE U.S. SOUTH.
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