Ice Road Truckers

Did you see last night’s episode of Ice Road Truckers? This episode showed a kinder, gentler side of the truckers. Hugh was training a rookie in driving on the ice road. This was the rookie’s first time driving a truck on the ice road. Despite the several attempts of the rookie to master the clutch on the truck – boy can I relate to that! – Hugh seemed to be very patient and encouraged the rookie to take his time. At the end of the day, the rookie was backing up and turning the truck around like a pro. Unfortunately, the rookie didn’t pass the written exam. At least he did get an opportunity to learn what it is like on the ice road.

Then there was Rick. He was helping a fellow trucker whose truck had no heat in the cab. It was minus 40-degrees and the poor man was freezing in his truck. Rick pulled over, let him warm up in his cab, and stayed with him along the road. It actually showed Rick as a caring human being and not a whiner.

Spring is coming soon to the ice road and the ice is starting to melt. The dangers of driving on the road are multiplying every day. The last several episodes should be very interesting. Tune in next week to see how the ice road truckers move another oil and gas camp.

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Until later,

Linda

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