Women on the Ice Roads

[LadyNorthStar]

umm just my opinion, isnt that a little sexist to do a story on women driving on ice roads? btw who would give a chit whether its a guy or a girl on icy roads.. sounds like a dumb story.

Well aren't you a negative nelly. No one really cares about your opinion either.

Most people would find driving on frozen lakes fascinating wether a man or woman. Seeing as women are a minority in this profession and more unlikely to head up on the ice, it makes for an interesting story for most people.
No one is making the program especially for you, so don't be so defensive.

[Shawnee]

i agree with crankyazz, I just don't understand why just because a woman does something there has to be a story about it, you would think that in this day and age it wouldn't be a big deal just because a woman does something, I mean there isn't any job on earth that a man does that some woman hasn't done, I don't think it is a big deal just because a woman does it

BTW we are all entitled to our own opinions here

[4roses]

LadyNorth:

Most people would find driving on frozen lakes fascinating wether a man or woman. Seeing as women are a minority in this profession and more unlikely to head up on the ice,

I totally AGREE with you. ... I've been around this profession many years just the same as other females .... and it doesn't matter what we do or how we do it .... to the people who still set in an office all day from 9-5:00pm ... real Ladies on the road driving for a living will be 'unique' ... and especially ladies like you LadyNorth who do most ALL their driving on ice year round.

Shawnee:


[quote] you would think that in this day and age it wouldn't be a big deal just because a woman does something, I mean there isn't any job on earth that a man does that some woman hasn't done,[quote]

I know where your coming from too ... being a female that's been single most of my life (my choice :wink: ) ... I've worked to prove to the males that I could do almost anything they could ... and should receive the same pay as them. I have fought for Equal Rights all my life.

But as long as someone wants to do an article about lady drivers of any kind that's Positive - - I feel it's a GOOD thing. Let's get the word out to all the world that We can and Will do the same work and just as good and professional as the males.

[crankyazz]

just so you ladies know, my post was not a stab at women truck drivers, I myself love you ladies on the road.. I just thought that in the winter we are all on icy roads, and I for one hate driving in those conditions, But I don't see any driver male or female dumb enough to drive on an iced over lake..... just my two cents

[mapleleaf_1]

It takes a special type of person to do that Crank, whether it be a man or a woman. There are many factors you have to deal with doing those kinds of runs. I applaud all those souls who do the job. Drive safe everyone.

[wildkat]

As a lady owner/operator who runs in the Northwest Territories in winter & summer, ice roads are NOT for the faint of heart. The hours are long & the "roads" can be treacherous.

If you wish to run in the "North" There are several companies out of Alberta who run pretty much exclussively up there. Most are based in Edmonton.

I would be happy to pass along names & numbers. as posted above Alberta is desperately short of Class 1 drivers.

The company I run for has been running up there since 1946 and actually BUILT the very first road up there!
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[wildkat]

just so you ladies know, my post was not a stab at women truck drivers, I myself love you ladies on the road.. I just thought that in the winter we are all on icy roads, and I for one hate driving in those conditions, But I don't see any driver male or female dumb enough to drive on an iced over lake..... just my two cents

Obviously, you have not concept of what we are talking about here.

Ice roads are roads in the Arctic that are built each winter to haul freight to VERY isolated areas. There are no roads there at any other time of year. Things must be hauled at that time for the WHOLE year. There is a very small window to get this work done. Usually 60-80 days.

Icy roads in the south have nothing to do with ICE ROADS, which are over frozen lakes & rivers, not pavement.

For a super explaination of ICE ROADS please visit the following link. It will give you an eduaction.

http://www.thedieselgypsy.com/Ice%20...3B-Denison.htm

[aztrucker]

The ice roads are much more safe than driving an interstate. Case in point a driver going 30 mph on the interstate because it started snowing heavy. I was running 65 and almost lost it, because he was driving in the center of the raod. People like him should hang it up.

[LadyNorthStar]

Ahhh...wildkat, wonderful posts/information. Thank you for saving tme the trouble at this wee hour of the morning.....
Cheers! & be safe,


And thanks Rose, great post as always!

Tammy

[joettanne]

Thanks girls for the information. (and thanks Bullhauler). I'm going to look into those companies. I did find, a while back, a company that hauls freight to northern Alberta. Just not sure what I want to do right now.
Looking at my options.

As far as the stories on Lady Truckers. Yes, the stories should be told. Us women have in a lot of cases, had to work against all kinds of obstacles (men) to get where we are and we are proud to be here. Other women should be made aware of the jobs we are doing, should they chose a career in trucking.

Annie :wink:

[wildkat]

Ahhh...wildkat, wonderful posts/information. Thank you for saving tme the trouble at this wee hour of the morning.....
Cheers! & be safe,


And thanks Rose, great post as always!

Tammy

Thanks...just got home from the great white north..LOL Blizzards, snow blowing snow -45C with mega windchill...to -67C. YIKES!!
But then 3 days later a bloody heat wave... ROFLAMO... it warmed up to -17C...no damed wonder a blizzard blew in!

If someonce can tell me how to post pics here I have some of a real ICE ROAD AHAHAHAHAH

[4roses]

LadyNorth would be your best bet .. on adding pictures. But you might consider opening ... Photobucket ... it's a free site and you can put all your pictures there ... which will make it much easier to transfer anywhere you wish at a later date. ..

Once you open Photobucket ... I can help walk you through tranfering your photos to it thou ...

[wildkat]

LadyNorth would be your best bet .. on adding pictures. But you might consider opening ... Photobucket ... it's a free site and you can put all your pictures there ... which will make it much easier to transfer anywhere you wish at a later date. ..

Once you open Photobucket ... I can help walk you through tranfering your photos to it thou ...

Thanks, I did that & will just post a link for now...when I'm home I don't have alot of time to spend on the computer. My family gets priority now.

[wildkat]

Thanks girls for the information. (and thanks Bullhauler). I'm going to look into those companies. I did find, a while back, a company that hauls freight to northern Alberta. Just not sure what I want to do right now.
Looking at my options.

As far as the stories on Lady Truckers. Yes, the stories should be told. Us women have in a lot of cases, had to work against all kinds of obstacles (men) to get where we are and we are proud to be here. Other women should be made aware of the jobs we are doing, should they chose a career in trucking.

Annie :wink:

If you wish to haul fuel here, jo, you don't even have to relocate. I know a couple who work out here from NB, I believe. The company flies them here & back home. Work for six weeks & go home for 2. Company pays for all. They must like it cause they've been here (meaning Alberta) 10 years now.

And, as for some of these "guys", I've been at this for 27 years now, I own my truck..a long nosed Peterbilt...I happen to be 5' short with long blonde hair. The first question I ALWAYS get asked is: You DRIVE that thing???? Well, no sh*t Sherlock...naw I reply, I just sit behind the wheel & look pretty.. THAT usually shuts them up! Also I pull extended length.. Rocky Mountain Doubles mostly, and I do it in the Arctic...so put that in your pipes & smoke it!!!

ps. My Avatar is MY truck!

[wildkat]

umm just my opinion, isnt that a little sexist to do a story on women driving on ice roads? btw who would give a chit whether its a guy or a girl on icy roads.. sounds like a dumb story.

Is really unfortunate that you post here at all....always nevative.

Super Trucker is a derogitory term in my circle & it definitely suits you.

Please put your brain in gear before engaging your mouth...it will make you sound much more intelligent!

[repete]

Thanks girls for the information. (and thanks Bullhauler). I'm going to look into those companies. I did find, a while back, a company that hauls freight to northern Alberta. Just not sure what I want to do right now.
Looking at my options.

As far as the stories on Lady Truckers. Yes, the stories should be told. Us women have in a lot of cases, had to work against all kinds of obstacles (men) to get where we are and we are proud to be here. Other women should be made aware of the jobs we are doing, should they chose a career in trucking.

Annie :wink:

If you wish to haul fuel here, jo, you don't even have to relocate. I know a couple who work out here from NB, I believe. The company flies them here & back home. Work for six weeks & go home for 2. Company pays for all. They must like it cause they've been here (meaning Alberta) 10 years now.

And, as for some of these "guys", I've been at this for 27 years now, I own my truck..a long nosed Peterbilt...I happen to be 5' short with long blonde hair. The first question I ALWAYS get asked is: You DRIVE that thing???? Well, no sh*t Sherlock...naw I reply, I just sit behind the wheel & look pretty.. THAT usually shuts them up! Also I pull extended length.. Rocky Mountain Doubles mostly, and I do it in the Arctic...so put that in your pipes & smoke it!!!

ps. My Avatar is MY truck!

Gee if you were a guy I'd say you were covering for your "short comings"
My hats off to anyone that has the nerve to run the ice roads, dosn't matter male or female

[allan5oh]

We have winter roads in Manitoba too, just a few hours from Winnipeg even!

Our "window" is much narrower, but these trucks don't have as far to go.

[bikerboy]

So there really short on class 1 drivers out in alberta???

maybe i should head out there sometime, i got 3 years experience with one season of driving snow plow on county highways,

I wonder how much plowing on ice roads pays?

Whats the name of this fuel hauler that will fly people from ontario out to work 6 weeks then home for 2 weeks??

[wildkat]

So there really short on class 1 drivers out in alberta???

maybe i should head out there sometime, i got 3 years experience with one season of driving snow plow on county highways,

I wonder how much plowing on ice roads pays?

Whats the name of this fuel hauler that will fly people from ontario out to work 6 weeks then home for 2 weeks??

The guys that maintain the ice roads work for Nuna Logistics I believe, as they own the road, camps, etc. But that is "building" the road not "plowing" per se

Westcan Bulk Transport is the one to contact, but the season will be over in about 3 weeks, & I heard from the guys I know when I left Yellowknife on Friday that they were just about done. But so far as I know Westcan has year round work too.

Yes, Alberta is desperate for class one drivers.

[joettanne]

Found an interesting Canadian site for women in non-traditional jobs.

www.careeroptions.org.
click on: >Profiles
>Profile Categories
>automotive, heavy equipment operation

There are many other interesting profiles as well.

Annie 8)