
Being a trucker is not an easy way to make a living. Aside from battling others to get work, truckers must deal with road hazards, mechanical breakdowns and, of course, the weather in order to get their loads delivered on time and under budget. Rain, snow and even extreme heat are among the weather conditions that can make the driver late or damage the cargo, which could cause the trucker to lose money on the contract -- or possibly even have to pay for the value of the cargo. Each episode of "Loaded" follows several truckers to see who ends up with the most cash at the end of their runs.
Brenda faces gas bandits in Cleveland; Ryan must contend with a bulldozer that's frozen to the ground; Joe gets caught in a tropical storm with a cracked windshield.
The truckers must drive through storms, over a lonely highway, and battle Thanksgiving traffic for a big payday; Joe transports a hive of bees; Ryan drives a wide load through whiteout conditions; Brenda wants to be home for the holidays.
The truckers go on daunting long hauls, battling high winds, tailgaters, steep roads, and wide loads; Ryan slips and slides down canyons; Joe gets windswept.
The truckers battle fog, rockslides and steep roads; Ray drives into whiteout snow conditions; Brenda drives a light load through heavy winds.