RFP History
Who is the founder of Roseburg Forest Products?
Kenneth Ford
How many pounds can a regular 48' flatbed truck haul?
48,000 pounds!
How many acres does Roseburg privately own and manage?
More than 600,000!
What is our Zero to the Core motto? (4 parts)
1. Safety 24/7
2. Detail Focused
3. S.A.F.E.R. Together
4. Because We Care
When was Roseburg Forest products founded?
1936
How many pounds can a flatbed MAXI truck haul? (53' long)
About 68,000 pounds!
How many new trees do our foresters replant annually?
More than six million!
Are drivers allowed to wear shorts in the warm summer seasons?
No! Pants and closed toed shoes to be worn at all times.
What was Hallie Ford known for?
Being a teacher and philanthropist! She believed in complete and continuing education so she founded the Ford Family Foundation in 1957 that gives scholarships to students across Oregon and Northern California.
What is the average lifespan of semi trucks?
About 750,000 miles! However, there has been trucks that hit the one million mile mark!
How many million tons of wood residual material is re-used every year?
Over 1 million tons!
True or False: All Roseburg locations and property are tobacco free.
TRUE! No tobacco or tobacco substitute use allowed.
What are Roseburg core values?
Safe to the core, handshake integrity, sawdust in the veins, driven to win.
What are the Driver Hours of Service rules in Oregon?
True or False: Tree rings can predict climate change.
A tree's rings don't only reveal its age, they can also indicate the occurrence of natural disasters such as volcanic eruption or a drought event.
Which mill won the American Plywood Association Annual Safety and Health Award for 2021?
Chester Engineered Wood! They also joined the Incident Free Honor Society.
How much $/acre did Mr. Ford purchase timberlands for in 1944?
As little as $2 an acre!
What is one example of a mode of equipment legal in Canada that is not legal in most US states?
B-Train and Super B-Train!
True! Thanks to sustainability efforts across many forestry companies, our Earth has 20% more trees than it did on the first Earth Day more than 40 years ago.
Which 3 mills have reported zero injuries in the past year?
El Dorado, Pembroke, and Dillard Lumber.