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Duration
60 minutes
Series Info
Season 8 Episode 7 of 12

Quick Summary

As temperatures climb, the once‑solid ice roads begin to fracture. The truckers are forced into a race against the clock, striving to keep their rigs and loads from plunging into the frigid water below. Every moment counts before the cracks widen and the highway disappears.

About This Program

is a television programme presented as a single episode. It falls within the genre of episodic documentary‑style storytelling, focusing on a specific set of challenges faced by a group of professional drivers. The format follows the day‑to‑day operations of these truckers as they navigate a harsh, ever‑changing landscape. In this episode the weather is turning hostile: temperatures are climbing steadily, and the once‑solid ice roads that the drivers rely on are beginning to fracture. As the surface weakens, the truckers find themselves in a frantic race against the clock. Their primary objective is to keep both their heavy rigs and the valuable cargo they carry from plunging into the icy waters below. Every decision is made under pressure, with the looming threat of a sudden break‑through that could swallow everything. The narrative underscores the precarious balance between the rising heat and the fragile ice, highlighting how quickly the situation can shift from manageable to perilous. Viewers see the drivers constantly monitoring the environment, adjusting routes, and making split‑second choices to avoid disaster. The episode captures the relentless urgency of the job, where a single misstep could see an entire load disappear beneath the cold, unforgiving water.

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Ice Road Truckers broadcasts on 5Action HD at 1:15pm, Sunday, 8 February 2026. (Subtitles)

Channel Numbers:
Virgin130

Production Details

Runtime44 mins