Episode 7 of 7
July 13, 2010
Guilbault's drivers are back behind the wheel – but they’re competing for scarce contracts and operating under tight scrutiny.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Episode 2 of 7
A bump in the road
Another Guilbault truck pulls out of the lot, heading for recession-battered rural 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
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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