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In the far northeastern corner of the United States lies a vast primeval back-country known as the North Maine Woods. This breathtaking wilderness constitutes the single largest swath of unprotected forest north of the Mississippi — and serves as the setting for a century-old way of life that demands the utmost from men and machines who return year after year to reap nature's bounty.

Meet the men of Pelletier Inc., a family with timber in its blood for three generations. Each day, seven brothers and their sons lead their crews deep into the Maine wilderness to claw out a living. They cut roads through the mud and snow, harvest timber with fearsome machines and drag monstrous bundles of wood to waiting trucks which hurtle down unpaved, ice-covered logging routes at breakneck speeds to mills throughout the U.S. and Canada. It's a brutal and dangerous existence in which a twist of fate, one error in judgment, can yield horrific consequences: mangled equipment, injury, and even death.

American Loggers follows this hearty breed, marveling at their stubborn dedication, courage and ingenuity as they tackle the deep forests of northern Maine. We'll follow the saga of their business and legacy, their hardship and triumph, the simple joys and tribulations that come with doing what they must to preserve their family tradition and survive in a changing world.

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UPHILL BATTLE
Premiere: Friday, March 4 at 10 p.m. E/P

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.

WATCH VIDEO: Uphill Battle

BREAKDOWNS AND HEADACHES
Premiere: Friday, March 11 at 10 p.m. E/P

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.

WATCH VIDEO: Breakdowns and Headaches

NEW BUSINESS, NEW PROBLEMS
Premiere: Friday, March 18 at 10 p.m. E/P

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.

WATCH VIDEO: New Business, New Problems

WASHED OUT
Premiere: Friday, March 25 at 10 p.m. E/P

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.

WATCH VIDEO: Washed Out

THE MIRACLE OF MILLINOCKET
Premiere: Friday, April 1 at 10 p.m. E/P

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.

WATCH VIDEO: The Miracle of Millinocket

RAIN DELAY
Premiere: Friday, April 8 at 10 p.m. E/P

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.

WATCH VIDEO: Rain Delay

ROOKIES VS. THE ROAD
Premiere: Friday, April 15 at 10 p.m. E/P

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.

WATCH VIDEO: Rookies vs. The Road

THE BIG PUSH
Premiere: Friday, April 22 at 10 p.m. E/P

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.

WATCH VIDEO: The Big Push

DEEP FREEZE
Premiere: Friday, April 29 at 8 p.m. E/P

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'.

WATCH VIDEO: Deep Freeze

COLLISION COURSE
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.

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