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YOU CAN TAKE THE DRIVER OUT OF THE TRUCK BUT YOU CAN'T TAKE THE TRUCK

"A Memoir of Three Million Miles is the story of a lifetime spent behind the wheel — from Quebec to coast-to-coast chemical hauls, courage, survival, and love."

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3,000,000+ Miles Driven

40+ Years Behind The Wheel

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CLAUDE PERRON

A Memoir of Three Million Miles

ABOUT THE BOOK

A Memoir of Three Million Miles Behind The Wheel

You Can Take the Driver Out of the Truck, But You Can't Take the Truck Out of the Driver is a gripping, heartfelt story of a lifetime spent navigating North America’s highways.

From my childhood in Quebec and my first days driving truck tankers, this memoir takes readers through the accidents, chemical leaks, and unforgettable moments that came with being on the road. It is also a story about love, family, courage, survival, and my wife, Marie-Andrée, who stood beside me through some of the toughest miles of my life. Three million miles later, I learned that trucking was never just a job—it was a way of life.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Meet Claude Perron

Veteran Semi Tanker Driver, Storyteller, and Author of "A Memoir of Three Million Miles".

I was born and raised in Quebec... and spent a lifetime behind the wheel of a truck. Together with my wife Marie-Andrée, I built a life while hauling heavy loads and chemicals across the country with Chemical Leaman Tank Lines.

Along the way, I experienced incredible adventures, including a horrific accident that nearly cost me my life, resulting in severe burns over much of my body and six months of recovery. Supported by my family and my passion for the open road, I kept trucking, remembering the people, places, hardships, and triumphs of three million miles.

"Trucking was never just a job — it was a way of life."

— Claude Perron, Author

ABOUT JOURNEY

Three Million Miles Highway Journey

An extraordinary 40-year expedition across North America — 4 defining milestones.

MILE 0

1970s

Quebec Beginnings

Born and raised in Quebec, Claude takes his first steps behind the wheel of heavy rigs, discovering an undeniable passion for the open road.

Starting The Engine

MILE 500,000

1980s

Chemical Leaman Tank Lines

Hauling high-stakes chemical tankers across coast-to-coast routes, mastering extreme weather conditions and heavy load logistics.

Coast-To-Coast Routes

MILE 1,500,000

1990s

Trial by Fire & Recovery

Surviving a terrifying accident resulting in severe burns and 6 months of grueling recovery. Standing alongside Marie-Andrée, Claude fights back to the highway.

Courage & Survival

MILE 3,000,000

PRESENT

3 Million Miles & Memoir

Achieving three million lifetime miles and penning his official memoir to immortalize the triumphs, love, and lessons of the open road.

Lifetime Accomplishment & Book

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Location

Quebec, Canada / North America