Season 12 of the hit reality series Ice Road Truckers premieres on the History Channel Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 9:30/8:30c.
During the season 12 premiere episode, the crew begin their first runs of the season, and more than a few of them face their first set of problems.
How to watch Ice Road Truckers season 12
Cord cutters looking to catch the return of the popular History Channel series can stream the season premiere episode live through Philo, DirecTV and Sling.
Out of the three streaming platforms that carry the History Channel, Philo is the cheapest at just $33 a month after its free trial concludes.
Philo is considered one of the most affordable traditional cable alternatives out there. At just $33 a month after a 7-day free trial, subscribers can enjoy over 70 top-rated TV channels such as TLC, MTV, BET, AMC, CMT, Investigation Discovery and more. Subscribers can also access HBO Max and discovery+ content with a Philo subscription.
| Streaming Platform | Promotion | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Philo | 7-day free trial | $28/month for existing users, $33/month for new users |
| DirecTV | 5-day free trial | $86.99/month after free trial |
| Sling | No active promotions | $45.99/month |
DirecTV is one of the leading streaming platforms taking the industry by storm. With plans starting at $86.99 after its 5-day free trial, DirecTV offers a plethora of live TV channels, tailor-made genre packs to slim down filler overload, and a load of other appealing features.
Sling is another great streaming platform replacing basic cable. By offering users a stellar selection of popular TV channels, Sling is a great alternative to the hassle of traditional cable. Sling is also introducing day, week and weekend passes which allow users to choose how long they can access the platform. Plans start at just $45.99 a month after the first month and the new passes start at $4.99.
More about this week’s new episode
On their first runs of the new season, Lisa is forced to stop when the unrelenting road knocks her engine apart. Meanwhile, Todd attempts an ambitious bush fix to muscle his load back onto the trailer.
More about Ice Road Truckers
For those unfamiliar with the long-running series, Ice Road Truckers follows truckers with nerves of steel take their lives in their own hands by driving heavily loaded vehicles across frozen lakes to deliver supplies to remote locations in Canada and Alaska. Whether they’re bringing supplies to Canadian diamond mines, supplying offshore oil rigs in Alaska or even charting new territory driving over frozen swamps and rivers to bring much-needed supplies to small towns, these extreme truckers face troubles from their machines and from mother nature.
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