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December 12, 2025
From -40°F repairs to social media trolls, Lisa Kelly talks about the return of Ice Road Truckers, living with a camera in her cab, handling criticism, and her real-life trucking successes and challenges in this interview with Heavy Duty Trucking's Deborah Lockridge.
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Kelly joins HDT Talks Trucking for an honest conversation about the real world of ice road hauling and what it's like behind the scenes of the show.
She talks about:
What’s real and what’s dramatized on Ice Road Truckers
Driving in 40-below conditions with no heat
Chaining up in brutal weather
Owner-operator realities: repairs, budgeting, and breakdowns
Working with a camera crew in the cab
How she handles fame, boundaries, and misconceptions
Why she still loves trucking — and what she wants next
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December 12, 2025
From -40°F repairs to social media trolls, Lisa Kelly talks about the return of Ice Road Truckers, living with a camera in her cab, handling criticism, and her real-life trucking successes and challenges in this interview with Heavy Duty Trucking's Deborah Lockridge.
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