Finding log truck loads

[Ashful]

For 15 years, I’ve been reading people on this forum post things like, “just order a truckload of logs,” as I’ve been harvesting all my own. Well, this year I’ve gotten behind on my constant 3-4 years for the first time, with no free time to catch up, so I figured I’d just order a truckload of logs to start refilling my quickly-emptying racks.

So far, I’ve called 5 land clearing companies, and only one even bothered to return my call with a “I have no wood to sell”. The other four never responded, after leaving two messages each, over the last week.

So, where do you guys actually find these mythical log trucks?

 

[brenndatomu]

Look on FB markeplace...I see loads on there sometimes.
Also, if you have any sawmills in the area, you might wanna call them for leads too...you want to be talking to the guys driving the log trucks, which they are often independent contractors

 

[stoveliker]

I get my logs from (residential) tree companies, not land clearing ones. They're happy to get rid of them here.

Land clearing companies deal with much larger volume and may be concerned you're in it for 3 cords or so. They have a workflow to sell the logs and going out of that workflow with one truck for you may not be worth it for them, even if you'd pay more than usual for them.

So for that to have a chance, you'd have to tell them you're wanting volume, e.g. two 20 yard trucks full or so?

Residential tree companies are much more piecemeal in their workflow and thus more amenable to make an extra buck by driving to your place.
More metal in the logs though.

 

[brenndatomu]

Sign up for chip drop...but put "no chips", logs only. I know a number people that have done that and got decent wood (not like buying a log truck load, but not hateful either) and its free too....unless you want to "tip" the driver a case of cold beverage to promote a "preferred" status in the future.

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[Eman85]

Go to an independent name brand saw shop, a Stihl or Husqvarna dealer. They will know the loggers and who would deliver a log truck load.

 

[begreen]

There are a lot listed on FB Marketplace, but I'm not sure what their delivery radius is. Most are north of you in the Arlington, Marysville area. Cle Elum?

 

[Ashful]

Land clearing companies deal with much larger volume and may be concerned you're in it for 3 cords or so.

You suffering from amnesia, @stoveliker? I wouldn't even bother buying less than full 8-cord truckloads, and would be willing to contract for two or more. Maybe that's too small, but I wouldn't think so, as long as I give them an easy spot to dump full truckloads.

I've been avoiding tree companies, since the few times I've allowed them to dump here, it's all been garbage. Crothces, crooks, branchwood. I'll happily pay more for clean straight hardwood trunks I can stack, which is why I had thought land clearing companies might be better.

Got the message tho:

1. Call local sawmill, we have one that processes miles of oak
2. Call my local pro saw shop
3. FB Marketplace. I guess I'll have to sign up for FB, after all!

Thanks!

 

[stoveliker]

I always get logs for one year. So 2 cords for me and a cord for the neighbors. With two stoves that'd be 5 cords per year for you?
My deliveries have all veen all straight and 12-36" dia here,.and majority what are asked for (oak and black locust).

Guess our tree companies are nicer than yours