An all-new episode of Trucking Heavy airs on 5Action on Thursday, 27 June 2024. In this episode, driver Alex is tasked with collecting a 36-tonne crusher from a quarry in Anglesey and delivering it to a depot in Liverpool. With a challenging pickup ahead, Alex carefully chooses the most level ground to park his trailer, ensuring safety during the loading process.
After preparing his trailer, Alex skillfully navigates the crusher onboard, powering it up and steering it over the ramp. He must precisely align the caterpillar tracks with the ramp to prevent the machine from falling off.
Once the crusher is safely chained down on the trailer, Alex embarks on a 220-mile journey to Liverpool, racing against time to arrive before the 4 pm road restrictions for large loads.
Meanwhile, caravan haulage expert Ewan faces a unique challenge as he transports a holiday home from Hull to the Isle of Arran off the Scottish west coast. Battling windy weather, Ewan diligently checks his tethering multiple times en route. As he receives reports of an impending snowstorm, he braces for potential chaos on the roads.
Fortunately, the following morning brings only a light snow flurry, and as Ewan nears the ferry port at Ardrossan, the threat of snow subsides. He successfully boards the ferry and crosses over to the Isle of Arran, where he navigates narrow roads to reach his final destination.
It never fails to amaze just how skilled truckers like Alex and Ewan are, navigating tricky loads and adverse weather conditions to deliver their cargo safely.
Trucking Heavy: Episode 7 airs on Thursday, 27 June 2024, at 9:00 PM on 5Action.
