This is sort of a ridiculous show. These guys (and gals) aren't truckers. They're tow truck drivers who also do odd-hauling jobs. Dale who's "the bosses top man" is a joke. First show, he locks his keys in the truck, freaks out and later thinks about quitting. In later episodes, he poorly straps a drum of fuel-oil onto the back of his truck, drives like a maniac and sends it over a cliff where he leaves it (hope the EPA was watching). Then in a later show, he drives on an ice-road going too fast with no sun-glasses on and slams into a snow bank because of the glare. Someone is always having to help this guy because he's always messing up. And I won't even get started about him popping prescription pain pills WHILE DRIVING after he hurts his back or the constant whining about the jobs he gets and refusing the bosses phone calls. The other characters are screw-ups too. Even the lady driver who I started out liking because of her determination and drive has showed what a joke she is when she took a job for one of the local tow-truck operators and then sold the guy out when her old boss called her and demanded that she do the job on his behalf (her word means nothing). Why have I watched 5 episodes so far? Because the natural beauty of the area is awesome and the drivers are OK'ish for a laugh when nothing else is on.
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Entertaining, but the narrator needs to go
magnum09703 March 2022
I'm 5 episodes in, so it's keeping me interested. As other have said, it's clearly scripted, but still entertaining.
However, in the middle of episode 3, the narrator caught my attention as I suddenly realized it was like listening to someone read a 1st level Dick and Jane book.
Narrator - "Angela drives up a hill!"
Narrator - "Dale starts his truck!"
Narrator - Angela has a cut tire!"
Tough to ignore once you hear it, but I'm pushing on.
However, in the middle of episode 3, the narrator caught my attention as I suddenly realized it was like listening to someone read a 1st level Dick and Jane book.
Narrator - "Angela drives up a hill!"
Narrator - "Dale starts his truck!"
Narrator - Angela has a cut tire!"
Tough to ignore once you hear it, but I'm pushing on.
Found by accident.
chrisbegg198410 January 2022
Warning: Spoilers
Whilst looking for trucking shows I found this nugget. It's pretty enjoyable, runs from one disaster to the other. I'm about 4 episodes in and "Dale, the VETERAN TRUCKER" seems to have crashed in every episode 🙈 the rest seem to need to be towed the rest of the time 🤣
Great show
wehrleinwashago25 April 2021
Reality TV minus the reality
ehorvath-499847 November 2022
I can't believe I watched the entire season. I just kept wanting it to be good, but it never delivered. Overly scripted, overly dramatic. I just couldn't get into it. Every accident, mishap, or setback was obviously staged. The people in this show are actors. Nothing real about it.
It's supposed to be about hotshot trucking, and you quickly forget that's the premise of the show, since it's featured so little. I know a lot of so-called "reality" shows add drama, but this one is all added drama, with all the reality removed. The time I wasted watching this show is time I will never get back. Perhaps two stars is too generous a rating for this show.
It's supposed to be about hotshot trucking, and you quickly forget that's the premise of the show, since it's featured so little. I know a lot of so-called "reality" shows add drama, but this one is all added drama, with all the reality removed. The time I wasted watching this show is time I will never get back. Perhaps two stars is too generous a rating for this show.
Trucks and Characters Galore
jeffypop42215 March 2021
Love the vehicles and people. Love to see Big Donny in his element wheeling and dealing like he did on Rust Valley! The rest of the cast really pulls you in and the treks just keep getting more insane and intense. I wouldn't be going the places they are!
Garbage programming with horrible acting
twodragunns2 April 2021
Rugged Characters In Rugged Country
skjeffrey16 March 2021
Tough people in spectacular rural British Columbia making a living in trucking, towing and salvage. Very enjoyable scenery and entirely plausible plotlines. Never a dull moment with these independent and individualistic folks!
The sewer drain of British Columbia
revrobertv31 August 2022
It's like someone pulled the plug in British Columbia and what's left are the bacteria around the drain. The bacterial got together and decided they could become successful. Completely forgetting that modern society is an antibiotic. As soon as God pore's some water down the drain, they're all head down that drain. I've never seen so many losers congregated in one area. The prerequisites are quite unique to obtain this kind of work. You obviously have to have an IQ of 70 or lower. You need to invest everything you have in life into a vehicle anybody else would put in a junkyard. Then you need to be able to submit your entire soul to an individual that can't even control his own weight problem. What possibly could go wrong here that hasn't already gone wrong in each individual's life trying to be part of this chaotic, disorganized, and outrageously absurd collection of human beings.
I CAN'T GET ENOUGH!!!!
garytheinfluencer15 March 2021
Not Trucker's !!
niagarafalls354 April 2021
They are not truckers .. My family drive 18 wheelers and dump trucks .. Please stop insulting the industry .. They are 1/2 Toner's .. .. Backroad mudders .. Backroad 1/2 toner's .. Not Trucker's .. Stop it u look silly .. Change the name .. Let's go .. Show is kool other wise .. 👊👊
Decent spinoff!
Marynewcomb201331 July 2022
Warning: Spoilers
Ice Road Truckers this isn't but is a halfway decent spinoff from Rust Valley!! Why it gets so low of a rating here is the over the edge drama!! Here is some of the over the top drama. Dale & Craig the two that don't get along!! Dale being "locked out of his truck" & he had the keypad to punch in the unlock code!! Dale always whining about something in every episode he is in!!
Angie is the best of the employees!! But Donny, (great white shark) & demolition Dave, both from Rust Valley fame are why I watch!! Hopefully they make it more realistic on the future seasons & leave the over the top drama in the writers trash can!!
Angie is the best of the employees!! But Donny, (great white shark) & demolition Dave, both from Rust Valley fame are why I watch!! Hopefully they make it more realistic on the future seasons & leave the over the top drama in the writers trash can!!
Solid Backroads,
oguoicca20 October 2021
These guys take on some good jobs and are fun to watch, Always happy to see the great white shark on screen and Angela and Craig have a lot of fun together. Especially Jealous of Angela's truck, that thing looks awesome!
I wish they had more stuff to take lol, I blew through all 8 episodes this week!
Does anyone know if there's going to be another season?
I wish they had more stuff to take lol, I blew through all 8 episodes this week!
Does anyone know if there's going to be another season?
Hate to break it to you.
misschristofferson28 December 2023
Yeah. They aren't actors. I grew up in a town just south that is about half an hour from Barriere.
My mom was a waitress at a truck stop for years and dealt with Darryl regularly.
She only remembers seeing Dale a couple times.
While I have no doubt that it's dramatized to make it more entertaining. But this is their actual job. They aren't just hired actors for it. I've never met anyone from the other start up company. But I have to say it's pretty cool to see them going through areas that I recognize!
I remember meeting Darryl a few times when I'd go in for lunch/dinner and he hasn't changed a bit.
My mom was a waitress at a truck stop for years and dealt with Darryl regularly.
She only remembers seeing Dale a couple times.
While I have no doubt that it's dramatized to make it more entertaining. But this is their actual job. They aren't just hired actors for it. I've never met anyone from the other start up company. But I have to say it's pretty cool to see them going through areas that I recognize!
I remember meeting Darryl a few times when I'd go in for lunch/dinner and he hasn't changed a bit.
Great show
chrisnjulie24 April 2021
Hooked
skaiswatum27 March 2021
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