Southern Loggin’ Times magazine Associate Editor, Jessica Johnson, travels to Huntington, Tennessee to cover a story on a ‘youngster’ logger Chad Prater. Prater, a 28- year old father of one, owns his own logging crew, runs his own trucks and recently purchased a small sawmill. With a small crew of six and his mother running the front office, Prater seems to be profiting from having a tight small knit work environment. Johnson covers the details of Prater’s equipment lineup, trucking, employee relations and the front office. Overall, this hardworking logger is grateful for the help he’s got, and is looking forward to what is in store for his crew.

Featured Story: “Hardworking”

Written By: Jessica Johnson
Company: Chad Prater Logging
Location: Huntingdon, Tennessee
SLT Issue: January 2015

Check out other featured articles in the January 2015 issue of Southern Loggin’ Times magazine.
The January edition of Southern’ Loggin’ Times focuses on the future of logging and the hopes for a prosperous 2015 for loggers. As we close the 2014 chapter, our editors get some insight as to how loggers in our region predict what 2015 will bring.  This edition also covers mills and companies that have expanded, adapted and have made some additions in order to ensure success for years to come. We also pay tribute to one of Alabama’s largest and best known logging and wood products manufacturing companies—W.T. Smith Lumber Company.