Episodes (16)

The Road to Season 2
S02E01 · The Road to Season 2

May 31, 2008

Catch a FREE sneak peek of Ice Road Truckers, before the new season premieres on Sunday, June 9.

Edge of the Earth
S02E02 · Edge of the Earth

Jun 07, 2008

It is a job only a few would dare. This year, four ice road truckers return from last season to join Arctic veterans as they venture 200 miles north of the Arctic Circle to drive the most isolated and dangerous ice roads in North America.

Mechanical Mayhem
S02E03 · Mechanical Mayhem

Jun 14, 2008

It's a new season and a new set of challenges for the ice road truckers--the drivers of the tundra who carry vital equipment to remote outposts located hundreds of miles north of the Arctic Circle during two months of every year before the road disappears.

The Big Blizzard
S02E04 · The Big Blizzard

Jun 21, 2008

Just five days into the Arctic adventure, Mother Nature is about to strike and wreak havoc on the ice roads. Making matters worse is a report of a trucker who has run off the road and is stranded on the weakest part. The storm will make the ice roads impassable and dangerous. Since safety of the drivers is of the utmost concern, the roads must be shutdown.

Arctic Whiteout
S02E05 · Arctic Whiteout

Jun 28, 2008

It's week two on the frozen tundra and the name of the game is Rig Move. MGM is breaking down camp and moving every last piece of equipment to a new base at Langley to continue exploring for natural gas. While Alex and Hugh continue to prove themselves, Rick's only drive is into the repair shop where he spends two days doing nothing but sitting around.

Lost on the Ice
S02E06 · Lost on the Ice

Jul 05, 2008

After the storm clears, most of the truckers are ready to roll--all except Rick, who is on the verge of quitting and looks to Hugh for advice. For a second time, Jerry attempts the MGM camp move, including the transport of an expensive 50-ton derrick. He's assigned two of his best truckers to the task, which includes a risky practice called "Two Trucking.

Hundred Ton Haul
S02E07 · Hundred Ton Haul

Jul 12, 2008

The truckers have delivered the fragile 135-foot derrick to the new MGM exploration site, but before it can be erected, they must also transport the 80-ton substructure that will form its base. At 160,000 pounds, the base must be broken into separate loads, the combined weight of which makes them the heaviest--and most dangerous--loads the ice will face all season.

Man Down
S02E08 · Man Down

Jul 19, 2008

Bear and Eric must haul a boiler and a flare stack--two critical pieces of equipment--to Langley at the same time that a polar bear is spotted in the area. In this region of the Arctic, polar bears have been known to kill humans, so the truckers must now be on guard against this new danger.

A Trucker's Farewell
S02E09 · A Trucker's Farewell

Jul 26, 2008

After being Med-Evaced to Yellowknife hospital, Alex receives a grim diagnosis that could mean the end of his Ice Road season. Rick is also complaining of health issues, and again threatens to quit if his boss won't let him take time off to see a doctor. With nearly all of the rookies out for the count, the Arctic veterans take on the challenge of hauling the final loads of the rig move.

A Rookie Fumbles
S02E10 · A Rookie Fumbles

Aug 02, 2008

It's a race against time to dismantle the Mallik Research site before the ice road melts, but while scientists are on the verge of an historic breakthrough, the truckers are starting to haul away equipment piece-by-piece. Hugh is given the challenging task of training a new driver, Isaac Lenny, whose driving test is just days away.

Highway Maggots
S02E11 · Highway Maggots

Aug 09, 2008

With the sun beating down on the ice, the road is melting at an accelerating rate. This means that it's all hands on deck for the demobilization of the drilling sites at Langley and Mallik, which must be broken down and hauled away before they're swallowed up by Arctic waters. Northwind owner Kurt leaves his office behind and jumps into a truck to contribute to the effort.

Man vs. Ice
S02E12 · Man vs. Ice

Aug 16, 2008

Rising temperatures are melting away the ice road, making it a dash to the finish line for the crew breaking down the Langely site. Every last piece of equipment must be transported down the ice to Inuvik before the Arctic waters reclaim the road. Hugh is hauling an unsteady load of heavy gauge cable, making his rig so back-heavy that he struggles to get traction on the slippery surface.

The Big Thaw
S02E13 · The Big Thaw

Aug 23, 2008

Warming temperatures are causing overflows all over the ice road, and with water rushing through cracks in the ice, hauling loads just got a lot more dangerous. Jody and Brett take on the challenge of removing the 66-ton derrick from the Langley site. The massive rig will have to be two-trucked; one truck will make the entire journey traveling backwards.

Road to the Finale
S02E14 · Road to the Finale

Aug 30, 2008

A recap of season two for the ice road truckers--the drivers of the tundra who carry vital equipment to remote outposts located hundreds of miles north of the Arctic Circle during two months of every year before the road disappears. It is a race against the elements, against time, and against each other.

The World Crumbles
S02E15 · The World Crumbles

Sep 06, 2008

Hugh and Eric are neck-in-neck in their race to claim dominance over the ice road, but with only days before the end of the season, time is running out and the ocean waters are closing in. As the truckers race to remove every last piece of equipment from the Langley site, an Arctic whiteout threatens to halt operations, and may mean the difference between winning and losing in the load count.

Off the Ice
S02E16 · Off the Ice

Sep 20, 2008

Sit down with the men of "Season 2" who dare to drive over the frozen ocean and river waters of the Arctic, and learn why they risk their lives for the job. Explore the history of the ice roads with the man who founded them in Canada's Northwest Territories, John Denison. He and the truckers explain how the roads were first built and how modern technology has changed the way they are constructed.

About

Ice Road Truckers Season 2 (2008) is released on May 31, 2008 and the latest season 11 of Ice Road Truckers is released in 2017. Watch Ice Road Truckers online - the English Documentary TV series from United States. Ice Road Truckers is directed by Adam Dubrowa and created by Nikki Cole with Alex Debogorski and Thom Beers. Ice Road Truckers is available online on Pluto TV and History.

During the harsh winter of Canada's Northwest Territory, remote villages and work camps are cut off from the world. To keep them supplied, a tenacious group of long-haul truckers drive their rigs over hundreds of miles on ice roads cut across the surface of frozen lakes. Sometimes the ice cannot support the heavy rig, and driver and cargo plunge through the ice and sink to the bottom. Hitch a risky ride along with the Ice Road Truckers as they drive headlong into bone-chilling danger.

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United States, Canada

Language:

English

Production Companies:

Original Productions, History Channel, Eagle Vision

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Take an adrenaline-pumping ride on one of the most dangerous roads in the world.

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