Latest reviews about Ice Road Truckers

njchicaa says "Ice Road Truckers is a great show!" about Ice Road Truckers

njchicaa — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 01:42:09 GMT

I don't know any truckers, nor do I have any interest in long-haul trucking, so imagine my surprise when I got hooked on The History Channel's Ice Road Truckers a couple of years ago. I watched it once on a lark because there was nothing else on that summer night and that was all it took to suck me in. I've just started watching the third season and I still love it!

Ice Road Truckers follows the drivers who haul huge and super-heavy loads to diamond mines and oil fields in Northern Canada and Alaska. These tractor trailers are driving over frozen seas aka "ice roads". They are literally driving 16,000 pound loads in their giant trucks on basically a frozen lake. Their job is to haul their heavy and valuable loads through dangerous conditions as quickly and safely as possible because they more loads they haul, the more money they earn.

I really enjoy watching Ice Road Truckers which amuses me because I work and live at the beach in Jersey. The show is a great mix of visuals,...

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ann237 says "slid right in to be one of my favorites" about Ice Road Truckers

ann237 — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:22:42 GMT

OMG I was totally addicted!! What killed me is i missed most of the season, I was able to catch a few shows, and now i cannot wait till next season. It was on the edge of my seat excitment. What a Job! I could not even imagine what it would be like driving over frozen water like that in a huge rig...hell not even a car! Here in NH we have fishing derbys on the states biggest lake, and i tell you it is loaded with cars, trucks, snow mobiels, bob houses, just tons of stuff, and little oh me stays on the edge. Maybe it goes back to childhood when a friend walking accross the frozen river and the ice cracked and in and under he went to be found 3 days later. But back to ICE TRUCKERS if you like your pulse racing and your heart beating and just the over all rush feeling, you sure will get it all with this show!

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TrishaJ says "A complete surprise" about Ice Road Truckers

TrishaJ — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:39:49 GMT

I thought I would never like this in a million years, despite my reality tv "addiction". However, I was pleasantly surprised when I couldn't stop watching! This show is filled with so much suspense. You are able to "choose sides" between the characters and cheer for your favorites. The contestants are unique to reality tv and seem far more "real" than most other reality shows. This adds to the suspense of the race. The show moves quickly and always leaves you hanging. There were many times that I was nervous for the truckers and didn't know if they would be able to physically complete their run due to safety issues. Again, pleasantly surprised, and would definitely recommend it - as someone else said, even if you're not a trucker!...

mchumbay says "Frozen to the TV every episode!" about Ice Road Truckers

mchumbay — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 08:12:49 GMT

I really enjoyed this series. Unlike most of the reality "Garbage" thats on, this show had real people, real emotions, real danger, and a lot of real excitement. I can't wait for next season, and I am looking forward to AX Men, the History channels new series on Northwest loggers. Thanks, HC, for keeping it real....

FletchLives says "This is on the History Channel because . . .?" about Ice Road Truckers

FletchLives — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:58:42 GMT

Another offering on the History Channel that we're hard pressed to figure out just what it has to do with History. I watched several episodes but really could not bring myself to care whether or not these guys feel throught the ice. IMHO, it's just another example of the History Channel bringing in a bunch of shows that should really be on Discovery. But at least it has more to do with History than all the UFO crap they keep throwing up....

coerley says "Absolutely the most heart-stopping show around." about Ice Road Truckers

coerley — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 15:16:26 GMT

Ready to sit on the edge of your seat? This show is totally amazing and scarey. These men that drive on the ice roads are crazy. Yes, the money is great, but WOW. A must see show for anyone that thinks he/she is a dare-devil. These men are amazing and crazy. Great show....

tabycat410 says "Amazing yet dangerous job." about Ice Road Truckers

tabycat410 — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:22:23 GMT

This movie is about how truck drivers take huge risks to deliver supplies across roads on large frozen bodies of water to areas in the Northwest Territories in Canada. The dangers, feelings, attitudes and accomplishnents involved is truely amazing. Battling awful below 'o' freezing temperatures. These are real life people not actors driving to earn a years wages in just a few months. You will be at the edge of your seat watching. I highly recommend seeing or buying these movies....

Aleta111 says "Wow, there are some crazy people out there!" about Ice Road Truckers

Aleta111 — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 22:50:45 GMT

My husband and I caught the first show in an all day marathon and we were hooked. It was the weekend and we sat and watched every show. We couldn't believe that people actually risked their lives driving the ice roads. It makes for great edge of your seat tv. We can't wait for the next season....

carenxx says "A chick who likes a trucker show? Yup!" about Ice Road Truckers

carenxx — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 23:44:55 GMT

My brother-in-law recommended this show to me. I gave it a try and was hooked after one episode (and I entered a few episodes into season 1). I couldn't help but root for certain characters.... poor Drew and his broken down truck problems and poor Rick freezing his toes every time he went out on a run. The lure of money is what gets these guys going for the Dash for the Cash. Suspense every episode as you wonder if anyone is going through the ice. I can't wait for season 2!...

jmh says "Riveting. Non stop excitement" about Ice Road Truckers

jmh — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 18:41:59 GMT

Whether you're a fan of trucking or not, this show has you on the edge of your seat. My dad is a trucker and he LOVES it. My friends want nothing to do with trucking and they love it too! It's exciting to see the ice crack under their wheels. The truckers become stranded in sub zero weather and worry about freezing to death, but I bet it's nice and warm in the truck with the film crew.......

deedonald says "reality tv at its best" about Ice Road Truckers

deedonald — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 20:01:55 GMT

I did drive truck for a while & this show proves that there are people out there who will do anything for a dollar at the same time for proving that they are not always out for themselves. The first show I watched they had to help a trucker before he either froze or his truck went in the lake. I was on the edge of my seat YELLING at the tv to do something. I live alone so I thnk my neighbors thought I must have gone crazy yelling the way I was. I can't wait to get it on DVD. I think it is a must for all so no one will look at truckers the same way again. America needs ALL KINDS of truckers to make America what it is today....

TracieFadian says "Absolutely addicting...even if you're not a trucker!" about Ice Road Truckers

TracieFadian — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 17:58:09 GMT

Where did I find this show?
Well, we have a DVR and when I brought up the list of things I had taped I saw this show on there called Ice Road Truckers. Obviously my husband taped it, and I could not figure out what the heck that could be... The next day I asked him what it was. He said that it was a show about truckers that work up in the Northwest Territories in below zero weather. They deliver supplies to the diamond mines up there. The unique thing about this show is that the only way to get the supplies to the mines is to wait until the lakes freeze up and DRIVE ON THEM!!!- and only for an 8-10 week run, or you'll be falling through the ice (and did I mention you have to drive super slow and trips take hours and hours?!)! I know...crazy...but true! Apparently this has been going on for YEARS, but not many know about it.

A bit of background -
The show is basically based around Hugh "The Polar Bear" Rowland who owns 4 trucks. He drives one and employs 3 other people to drive for him.......