Is being an ice road trucker dangerous?

Dangerous Breakdowns Because temperatures are so cold where ice road truckers run, breakdowns can be much more than a minor inconvenience. It can be very dangerous to be in the exposed weather conditions for any amount of time, and the stopped time can wreak havoc on your truck. A golden rule of ice road trucking?

Has anyone died on Ice road truckers?

According to a report on People Magazine, the Darrell Ward from Ice Road Truckers died in a plane crash near Rock Creek, Montana. At the time of his passing, Ward was 52 years old.

Do ice road truckers ever fall through the ice?

According to a Toronto Star article, the TV truck was actually a one-sixth scale model “being pulled through a snowy scene that’s made from sugar and shaved ice” which was done by “some of Hollywood’s greatest special effects masters. After all, transport trucks don’t crash through the ice anymore.”

How much dies an ice road trucker make?

On average, CDL drivers make around $40,000 driving through the icy and snowy areas. While you might think this is low, you do need to consider that the short season only consists of about three or four months of work. Making close to $50,000 in that short time is pretty damn good.

How do ice road truckers go to the bathroom?

Most truck drivers pee at a truck stop or at rest areas. The driver can take their 10 hours off at the truck stop, fuel up their truck, then take a shower, and use the private bathroom that comes with the free shower. When a driver is an over-the-road driver a private bathroom is the closest thing to being at home.

Is it easy to be an ice road trucker?

Of course, everything looks easy on TV. Some fans thought they had the ability to be an Ice Road Trucker. Unfortunately, one fan who tried to pursue an Ice Road Trucker career, died in an accident driving a delivery truck on an ice road.

What happens to the rigs on Ice Road Truckers?

Along with the IRT rigs on the road, each one is followed by a film truck with the camera crew aboard. All Ice Road Truckers do everything they can to keep their rigs in top running condition. If something goes wrong and the rig breaks down, it will take a long time to get a repair crew, or tow truck, up to the frigidly cold Ice Road.

Can you drive a big rig in the snow?

Driving a big rig in normal conditions can be a challenge at times. Throw in some ice, snow, and freezing temperatures and the challenge skyrockets. It makes for some great attention-grabbing moments for viewers and fans of Ice Road Truckers.

How deep does ice need to be frozen to drive safely?

With temperatures that can drop to 70 below zero, the top layer of ice must be frozen at least 40 inches deep before it’s deemed ‘safe.’ That’s not to say that truckers haven’t driven on ice that’s thinner than this; typically, the deeper the depth, the more ice that can be built up, which makes the road safer and more dangerous simultaneously.

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