American Loggers
Meet the seven brothers of Pelletier Inc., a family with timber in its blood. Each day they lead their workers into woods to claw out a living in the forests of Northern Maine, America.
- 2009-2011
- 3 seasons
- Discovery Channel
- Reality
Meet the seven brothers of Pelletier Inc., a family with timber in its blood. Each day they lead their workers into woods to claw out a living in the forests of Northern Maine, America.
Season 3 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2011
Episode 1
Uphill Battle
Fri, Mar 4, 2011 44 mins
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. It's a huge investment with high-level risk.
Episode 2
Breakdowns and Headaches
Fri, Mar 11, 2011 44 mins
The Pelletiers are striving to double production, but when several machines break down, it's a huge step in the wrong direction. Two crew members threaten to quit, and an emergency repair job halts production in the trailer shop.
Episode 3
New Business, New Problems
Fri, Mar 18, 2011 44 mins
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.
Episode 4
Washed Out
Fri, Mar 25, 2011 44 mins
Torrential rain threatens production and rookie drivers aren't pulling their weight. Then disaster strikes in the woods when harvester Kevin Cummings flips his machine. It'll take everything in the Pelletier arsenal to make it through the week.
Episode 5
The Miracle of Millinocket
Fri, Apr 1, 2011 44 mins
The wet fall season has crippled production at Pelletier Inc. Just when things can't seem to get worse, a crane operator's rig falls through a dilapidated bridge. Back to back mistakes threaten a rookie's job, and a veteran hauler flirts with death.
Episode 6
Rain Delay
Fri, Apr 8, 2011 44 mins
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.
Episode 7
Rookies vs. the Road
Fri, Apr 15, 2011 44 mins
The winter freeze hits Millinocket and it's finally time to hammer down. But a rookie driver can't handle the roads, rolls his rig twice and costs the Pelletiers. Then it's all hands on deck to battle through the first blizzard of the year.
Episode 8
The Big Push
Fri, Apr 22, 2011 44 mins
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 doesn't agree.
Episode 9
Deep Freeze
Fri, Apr 29, 2011 43 mins
Brutal cold takes its toll on man and machine, and employees are cracking under the weight of �The Big Push.' The harvesters are feeling the heat as woodpiles on the ground dwindle.
Episode 10
Collision Course
Fri, May 6, 2011 44 mins
Winter is ending and it's 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.
