Southern Loggin’ Times magazine Associate Editor Jay Donnell has the opportunity to visit Aaron Jorden Logging in Benton, Louisiana. Aaron Jorden knows how to overcome adversity. His father, Billy Jorden, was killed in a motorcycle accident back in 2003 and at the ripe age of 23 Aaron took over the company his father had started in the late 70s. Aaron had to learn a lot and he had to learn fast. Fortunately, his dad had taught him some invaluable lessons that allowed him to push ahead and keep the business alive. “I thought I was grown, but I was a kid,” Jorden recalls. In 2003, at the time of the accident, Jorden was running his own log trucking business and basically running his dad’s job as well, but not long after he took over the company he decided to sell his trucks so that he could focus on his two crews. In 2010, Jorden had to downsize to one crew because of the economic downturn and labor issues.

Featured Story: “Coming Through”

Written By: Jay Donnell
Company: Aaron Jorden Logging
Location: Benton, Louisiana
SLT Issue: July 2018

Check out other featured articles in the July 2018 issue of Southern Loggin’ Times magazine.
Southern Loggin’ Times magazine’s July 2018 issue features Benton, Louisiana’s Aaron Jorden Logging and Miller’s Tavern, Virginia’s Old Dominion Timber, LLC. An article discusses the state of the Southern log trucking and transportation sector. A special section puts the spotlight on hauling, highlighting the latest in trucking and transportation for the forest products industry. Other articles cover the latest industry news, new products and upcoming events.