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Episode 7 of 7

July 13, 2010

Boucherville , Quebec

Guilbault's drivers are back behind the wheel – but they’re competing for scarce contracts and operating under tight scrutiny.

 
July 13
 

The road to Virginia

"Don't wait up honey." As the economy recovers - Canadian truckers must cover greater distances in the course of a working week.

 

April 13, 2010

Boucherville , Quebec

Episode 6 of 7

 

Forging ahead

When American demand for iron products collapses, the Saguenay Foundry hammers out a strategy to keep its guys on the job.

 

February 1, 2010

Boucherville , Quebec

Episode 5 of 7

 

Nighthawks at the diner

As the trucking industry slams on the brakes, fewer eggs are getting fried at Francinette’s diner.

 

January 22, 2010

Boucherville , Quebec

Episode 4 of 7

 
 

Green shoots in Temiscaming

A Temiscaming entrepreneur looks beyond the downturn in the forestry sector - and sees potential for green initiatives.

 

December 1, 2009

Boucherville , Quebec

Episode 3 of 7

 

Truck stop

The road to Abitibi – source of half Quebec’s lumber – is strangely quiet these days. Truckers commiserate over coffee.

 

November 2, 2009

Boucherville , Quebec

Episode 2 of 7

 

A bump in the road

Another Guilbault truck pulls out of the lot, heading for recession-battered rural Quebec.

 

October 12, 2009

Boucherville , Quebec

Episode 1 of 7

 
 
 
   

Truckers

Truckers steer their rigs through the crisis in Canada’s small towns.

 

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  • Main character  

    Groupe Guilbault   Groupe Guilbault  

    Founded in 1929, Guilbault is one of Quebec’s biggest trucking companies. Still owned by the Guilbault family, its fleet covers eastern North America.

     
 

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