What Are the Hazards and Benefits of Driving the Ice Road?
Beyond the thrill of the challenge, working as an ice road trucker comes with specific benefits. Most truckers on the ice road earn a year’s worth of salary in the three short months that the ice road is open. Those who make the most runs over the season can earn up to C$60,000. Of course, that high salary comes with risks. The conditions of the ice road are incredibly taxing to big rigs, which will likely experience engine damage, tire wear, and other issues in the below-freezing conditions. Additionally, elements like speed are tightly controlled: speed limits average at 22MPH, though some portions of the route require a speed of only a few miles per hour.
