Economic Impact of Logging and Trucking Across the Northeast

Loggers are a vital part of the Northeast’s forest products sector and important contributors to the rural economies of states in the region.
In 2024 in the Northeast, logging and trucking contributed $1.3 billon to the regional economy.

2026 Northeast Logging and Trucking Economic Impact Study

The Northeast’s logging and forest trucking industry contributes an estimated $1.3 billion to the regional economy, supports more than 10,500 jobs, and generates millions in tax revenue. But behind these numbers is an industry facing growing challenges, from workforce shortages and rising costs to shrinking markets. Explore the 2024 Economic Impact Study to see the industry’s economic contributions, its challenges, and what is at stake for the future of our region’s forest products industry

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2023 Maine Logging and Trucking Economic Impact Study

Maine’s logging and forest trucking industry contributes an estimated $582 million to the state’s economy, supports more than 5,500 jobs, and generates approximately $27 million in state and local taxes. Yet workforce shortages, rising operating costs, mill closures, and market uncertainty continue to challenge the industry. Explore the economic impact study to discover the vital role loggers and truckers play in supporting Maine’s $8.1 billion forest products economy and the challenges shaping its future.

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2020 Maine Logging and Trucking Economic Impact Study

Maine’s logging and forest trucking industry contributed an estimated $619 million to the state’s economy, supported more than 9,000 jobs, and generated approximately $25 million in state and local taxes. As the foundation of Maine’s $7.7 billion forest products economy, the industry plays a vital role in supporting rural communities and businesses across the state. But an aging workforce, rising equipment costs, and challenges in trucking and wood markets threaten its future. Explore the economic impact study to learn more about the industry’s contributions and the challenges facing Maine’s logging and trucking businesses.

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2017 Maine Logging and Trucking Economic Impact Study

Maine’s logging industry generated an estimated $882 million in economic impact, supporting more than 7,300 jobs through direct, indirect, and related economic activity in 2014. The study highlights the industry’s essential role in supporting Maine’s forest products sector, rural communities, and businesses while examining the growing importance of mechanization, trucking, biomass markets, workforce development, and responsible forest management. Explore the study to learn more about the industry’s economic contributions and the opportunities and challenges shaping its future.

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Environmental Impact

Healthy forests don’t happen by accident. Across the Northeast, working forests support wildlife habitat, store carbon, provide renewable resources, and sustain rural communities. Behind that work are professional loggers and forest truckers who play a critical role in managing forests for the future.

72%

more forest growth per year than what is harvested

1.59B

Metric Tons of carbon stored

65+

wildlife Species depend on young forest habitat

91%

Emmissions offset by natural & working lands

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