So, if you are the adventurous type who doesn’t mind the cold and perhaps some time of complete isolation, than finding one of the ice road trucking jobs available out there it is for you!!
Basic Requirements
Obviously requirements to get one of the ice road trucking jobs will vary from company to company, but the standard requirements for ice road trucking jobs are going to be similar to regular trucking jobs, okay, perhaps a touch narrower.
But, from what I can tell here are some of the general requirements for ice road trucking jobs:
- Completed a recognized legitimate truck driving school;
- 6-12 months of over-the-road (OTR) commercial trucking, (truck/trailer) experience;
- Have a current CDL class “A” (with all appropriate endorsements);
- Be able to pass a drug test (pre-employment and/or random);
- Have a current DOT physical (and/or pass one if required);
- Have a clean driving record (no major moving violation);
- Have a clean safety record (no accidents for 3-5 years).
As an added preference, they often want experienced truck drivers and experience in wintery and/or icy driving.
This can come several ways; find a school that offer training in winter or simulation of such a conditions or take routes that cause you to travel in such areas.
