American Loggers

The Pelletier brothers battle long hours and harsh conditions as they ferry huge pieces of timber along unpaved northern Maine roads in massive trucks.

10 Votes (5.4)

2009 HD 60min United States English Ended
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S1E4 - Stuck in the Muck 2009-03-20

Its late fall up in Maine and the land is supposed to be frozen and workable by now. But unceasing rain has left the forest spongy and off limits. Eventually a freeze lets them get back to work, but a veteran driver rolls his loaded truck and ends up in the hospital.

S1E7 - The Big Push 2009-08-13

Rudy and Eldon come up short on a major contract, and Jeff loses patience as breakdowns continue to cost precious time and money. Then veteran driver Steve Gillman relives the worst day of his life when he wrecked twice in one day.

S1E8 - Hammer Down 2009-08-20

Lumber markets are collapsing, forcing Rudy and Eldon to downsize earlier than expected. A blizzard keeps log haulers parked in the yard, while Eldon gets stuck in a dangerous corner and Gilleys rig is engulfed in flames after he pushes it too hard.

S1E9 - Graveyard Shift 2009-08-27

As winter ends and temperatures rise, exhausted drivers struggle to stay awake on the graveyard shift. Eldon has an accident, and the forest turns into a nightmare when the soft ground and sinkholes attempt to swallow the massive skidder and delimber.

S3E1 - Uphill Battle 2011-03-04

A good summer of hauling wood has left the harvesters struggling to keep up with demand. The Pelletiers take on a new business venture, building their own logging trailers. Its a huge investment with high-level risk.

S3E3 - New Business, New Problems 2011-03-18

The mills turn back timber and the Pelletiers struggle to make a profit. A stand of massive pine trees forces the company to harvest the old fashioned way, and the pressure of running both shops pushes Jeff to the edge.

S3E4 - Washed Out 2011-03-25

Torrential rain threatens production and rookie drivers arent pulling their weight. Then disaster strikes in the woods when harvester Kevin Cummings flips his machine. Itll take everything in the Pelletier arsenal to make it through the week.

S3E5 - The Miracle of Millinocket 2011-04-01

The wet fall season has crippled production at Pelletier Inc. Just when things cant seem to get worse, a crane operators rig falls through a dilapidated bridge. Back to back mistakes threaten a rookies job, and a veteran hauler flirts with death.

S3E6 - Rain Delay 2011-04-08

A veteran driver is in grave danger when his truck flips, Eldon takes a chance on a new logging camp, and flooding in the forest threatens to shut down operations completely and brings employee morale to an all time low.

S3E7 - Rookies Vs. The Road 2011-04-15

The winter freeze hits Millinocket and its finally time to hammer down. But a rookie driver cant handle the roads, rolls his rig twice and costs the Pelletiers. Then its all hands on deck to battle through the first blizzard of the year.

S3E8 - The Big Push 2011-04-22

Winter is go time for the Pelletiers. Crews are pushing hard but three drivers suffer accidents and a busted pipe stinks up Telos camp. Business in the trailer shop is picking up so Allen thinks he needs a raise, but Jeff doesnt agree.

S3E9 - Deep Freeze 2011-04-29

Peak logging season brings anticipation of the deep freeze. They get their wish and then some, as brutal cold causes both equipment and emotional breakdowns. Nonstop hauling and disgruntled employees set some on a collision course during The Big Push.

S3E10 - Collision Course 2011-05-06

Winter is ending and its all hands on deck. Rudy goes on a business venture, leaving Wayne in charge of operations. Larry makes a mess with a loading crane, Danny nearly destroys a bridge, and a young driver returns but his inexperience ends in disaster.