Women's Health October 1, 2025 0 Comments

Ice Road Truckers Return: The Death-Defying Hauls You’ll Need to See to Believe—Only on History Channel!

Ever wondered what it truly means to be “on thin ice”? Not just the goofy phrase we toss around when someone’s skating on the edge—but real, heart-pounding, bone-chilling ice where one wrong move could send you—and your giant rig—into oblivion. That’s the life these fearless souls from Ice Road Truckers lead, and guess what? After a long hiatus since 2017, they’re back on October 1 to remind us all how grit and guts meet frozen roads. If you’ve ever clutched your steering wheel during a slick, snow-blasted commute, multiply that terror by a thousand—hauling tons of vital supplies across deadly winter pathways. This isn’t just a paycheck; it’s a lifeline for the isolated communities counting on them for food, shelter, and clean water. Season 12 is heating up, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. So buckle up, because these drivers are back to prove that the ice isn’t just thin—it’s life itself. LEARN MORE

“You’re on thin ice” has a different meaning when you’re making a living driving hefty trucks across risky winter roads, but the cast of Ice Road Truckers, which makes its television return on October 1 after concluding back in 2017, knows a thing or two about navigating these treacherous conditions. If you’ve ever found yourself driving through a heavy downpour or on slippery roads during February flurries, you know that feeling of gripping the steering wheel with dear life—now imagine those same conditions, except you’re hauling thousands of pounds of material. For the men and women at the helm of this series, they aren’t only putting their lives on the line transporting goods across dangerous roads for a big payday. Instead, these drivers understand that they’re the ones who deliver living necessities like food and building materials to isolated northern communities, and without their loads, life would look a lot different for these folks. Don’t miss the show’s October 1 return, premiering on the History Channel at 9:30 p.m, and here, check out everything we know about the brand new season.

‘Ice Road Truckers’ new season hits screens

It was in 2017 when Ice Road Truckers wrapped up after debuting in 2007, and for years, it had viewers on the edge of their seats, anticipating how on earth these highly skilled drivers could possibly navigate the roads that stood in front of them. Now, as we prepare for Season 12’s arrival, there’s even more at stake. “We’ve got seven loads to load tomorrow,” says a driver in a preview for the new season. “If we don’t get it in there, they can’t finish the water treatment plant, giving clean drinking water to the community.” He continued, “Some of the communities we go to, their only source to get food, building materials, is by winter roads.” With so much at stake and people’s livelihoods depending on these deliveries, the drivers who lead this series have much to prove. See the thrilling new trailer below!

Who will be in ‘Ice Road Truckers’ Season 12?

The new season of Ice Road Truckers introduces new faces, as well as familiar ones we watched in previous seasons. Lisa Kelly, one of the most iconic faces in the world of ice road trucking, makes her return to the series, and since 2017, she hasn’t slowed down in the slightest, still maintaining her tough edge and bravery on the road. Also making his return is Todd Dewey, who was excited to get back on the road after so many years.

Todd Dewey, Ice Road Truckers, 2015History Channel/courtesy Everett Collection

“When the show ended in 2017, it was kind of a good thing for me at that point in time in my life because I had four daughters,” he explained to TV Insider. “The first one was just graduating and out of high school. Then it was back-to-back, so it was nice to have that little bit of a break to concentrate on family and get my daughters all squared away with what they would do after graduation and into college. As they decided what they wanted to do with their lives, it was nice being home and not having to leave and take off for months at a time.”

Now, however, with his girls all grown up and he and his wife empty nesters, he thought it was the right time to get back out there. Also joining the cast this season are Scooter Yuill, Shaun Harris and his sons, Riley Harris and Zach Harris, who are looking to grow their family empire and lead the next generation of ice road truckers. Tune in on October 1 on the History Channel to see how these drivers navigate what’s ahead.