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Oshkosh H-Series Blower

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Eric

This Sunday (6/9) America’s favorite reality trucking show returns to the television screens across the country. Yup, Ice Road Truckers is back. I’ve only seen one promo for the show and that was dedicated to a singular topic, the return … Continue reading →

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U-Haul Supergraphics

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Eric

I happened across this little U-Haul truck a few months back and was intrigued by the graphics on the side. How could I ignore what appears to be a Peterbilt hauling an over sized load across a frozen ice road? I followed the directions that instructed … Continue reading →

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Ice Road Truckers Season 6 – Episode 2

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Eric

Episode Two of IRT was all about teamwork, or the lack of, when it came to the truckers finishing their runs. Hugh & Rick The relationship between Rick and Hugh has changed little from last season.  Hugh has the experience and unbreakable … Continue reading →

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Ice Road Truckers Season 6

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Eric

*Possible Spoilers Below* As many of you know Ice Road Truckers season six premeired this past Sunday on the History Channel. I also know that many of you gave up on IRT seasons ago due to the over done reality … Continue reading →

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IRT Season Five – Final Thoughts

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Eric

The ice roads have melted and the final loads have been hauled, season five is in the books.  All in all it was a good season.  I think the producers have finally found the balance between the actual day to … Continue reading →

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IRT Season Five Episode 8

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Eric

Right now in the US it is early August and snow is the last thing on my mind but this episode of IRT has snow, more snow and even more snow. More than any other episode this season the weather … Continue reading →

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IRT Season Five – Episode 6

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Eric

If you recall from last week Hugh had a problem with his trailer striking the wheels of his truck, eventually causing him to loose traction and become stuck.  The fix was to increase the air in his tractor’s suspension to … Continue reading →

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IRT Season Five – Episode Five

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Eric

I am now a full week behind IRT so no need to worry about spoilers any more! Dave has the opening act this week on IRT with an over sized load of spool pipe to Prudhoe Bay. The special load … Continue reading →

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IRT Season Five – Episode Four

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Eric

Episode four begins as we rejoin the danger crew of Hugh and Rick as they attempt to cross a frozen lake.  Signs on the shore line warn that the maximum weight cannot exceed 40 tons which is a problem as … Continue reading →

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IRT Season 5 – Episode Three

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Eric

We begin the episode with our two favorite Canadians, Hugh and Rick, who are now involved in the airport construction business.  Polar Industries has been contracted to haul three modular buildings over 500 miles of ice road.  Yes, moving 43 … Continue reading →

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