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Jay Westgard


As opposed to the other drivers that only come to Yellowknife for one season, Jay lives here all year long. During the warm months of spring, summer and autumn Jay operates a 2-story mining shovel at Diavik. But when winter comes he turns into one of the best and most respected ice road drivers around.

 

Jay started driving trucks at the early age of 16 and by the time he was 18 he already owned his personal truck. He is now 25 years old and he has been driving on the treacherous ice roads for 7 years. Despite his youth, he knows the ice roads better than any other driver. The more demanding loads are most of the times entrusted to him because of his experience.

 

Jay’s load count up to the latest episode (“The Big Melt”) was 440 tons, which means he earned $39,500.

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date Posted on: Friday, August 24, 2007 at 2:39 pm
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17 Responses to “Jay Westgard”

  1. jason

    hey jay i watched the show every chance i had and i was wondering how to get started in this i really want to try this and i am sure you get this all of the time but i am serious about this so if you have any advise and could help me with anything mail me jasonlong420@yahoo.com thanks and hope to hear back from you later

    August 29th, 2007 at 4:52 am
     
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  3. Craig Nielsen

    Jay do you remember me? I have watched the show and feel honored to know a famous celebrity

    I see the RH200 working on your show, how is the machine doing. Take care good to see you even if it is on TV
    Craig ETA

    September 9th, 2007 at 10:43 pm
     
  4. Ellis Chubbs

    Eh Jay I dont expect a answer to this because I no u r very busy rite now but I was the mechanic at Nishi Khon freeway u dropped ofa plow truck that some yahoo tore the crap outa at the garage at Edzo in the winter of 2005 . If u get a chance pass my email address on to ur Dad for me please I would like to get the chance to chat with him take care man . Ellis

    January 25th, 2008 at 8:34 pm
     
  5. lawrence smith (nickname - BIG JAY

    hy jay loved ice road truckers on the tv i could not wait all of it week afther week so i order the dvdyou alex and tj wilcox was the best for me and your mate mike.
    is the your own ??
    so keep on ice road trucking jay, alex and tj wilcox
    from big jay

    February 21st, 2008 at 1:16 pm
     
  6. lydia

    Hi Jay,

    My name is Lydia I am 8 years old and I live in England.

    I really liked watching Ice Road Truckers on TV. When I am older I would like to go to Yellowknife and drive on the ice just like you.

    Good luck for next season, I hope it is on the TV.

    From
    Lydia

    March 9th, 2008 at 12:26 pm
     
  7. milo ahern

    hey jay,
    calling from ireland,just like to say great show.loved it all the way.don’t get the lovely weather here,so you and the gang are well
    respected here by me and a lot of my truck driving friends.got sad
    at the last show hope and pray alls well with you and your wife. you are right it’s not an easy job and you do have to get your priorities right.i am with you on that one.hope life is treating you well,mind yourself,milo.

    April 9th, 2008 at 6:18 pm
     
  8. Betty McKinnon

    Hi Jay, well, Ice Road Truckers begins anew next week. Just want to say we will sure miss you and T.J. You are the best of the best. Stay safe and love to you and your family.

    Betty and Ron McKinnon
    Haverhill, Ma.
    (in the New England
    “tundra”) and we think
    our winters are cold!

    June 1st, 2008 at 11:28 pm
     
  9. Steve Gunderson

    I watch Ice Road Truckers all the time, because of you Jay. I think you are the sexiest guy alive.

    June 8th, 2008 at 8:17 pm
     
  10. suz

    sure wish jay & tj were on the show this season, it is not the same. :(

    June 11th, 2008 at 12:58 pm
     
  11. Brayden

    Hey Jay my name is Brayden and love Ice Road Truckers.I watch it all the time.I was wondering how old you have to be to drive on the ice road cause i really want to truck on the ice road stay cool Brayden

    June 17th, 2008 at 3:07 pm
     
  12. Judy

    Hi again Jay……..PLEASE come back to Ice Road Truckers…..or let us know how we can follow your career! We found ourselves looking forward to watching your bravery on the ice roads every week …….You are greatly admired and we wish the best for YOU and your family. Again…….please come back…….the older guys are okay……at least Alex is…..(we liked his sense of humor) BUT……..no one compared to you……Best Wishes …..whatever you are doing. (Judy from Oregon)

    June 23rd, 2008 at 12:57 am
     
  13. Shawn

    Hey Jay, I’ll get to the point! In my humble opinion you were the primary reason as to why so many viewers were tuning in every week. It deeply saddens me as an avid “Jay” fan to find out that you weren’t coming back in season 2. You captivated the interest of all viewers. The History channel made an arkane mistake not including you in season 2. I would have much rather they brought you on instead of that Yahoo fellow Drew. With all this be said, I hope all is well with you and your family :)

    Best of luck in your future endeavors.

    Shawn “katskan”

    July 1st, 2008 at 9:14 pm
     
  14. Justin

    Hey Jay, u r cool, the best trucker, and very very cute.

    July 20th, 2008 at 2:35 am
     
  15. Lynn

    Jay is one of my favorites. For such a young guy, he has his head on straight. Very mature with a strong work ethic and values. Hope to see you back on the ice roads next year. I can’t believe you and T.J. were not on this season. It is not the same. We need a mix of young and old. I’d rather see less of Rick and Drew (the high-maintenance troublemakers).

    August 26th, 2008 at 1:49 pm
     
  16. Elvis Metecheah

    Hey Jay:
    Luv the show. Have you ever had any real close calls? I think, it’s a kewl show. I watch it, every change , I get.

    Are there any camp jobs up there? I’m a chef looking for work..

    Think you very hot!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    thanks man:)~~~~~~~~

    Cheers

    Elvis

    July 10th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
     
  17. stany

    we can look now at the first episode off the ice roads in belguim and i have lots off respect for all the truckers

    from belgium

    July 12th, 2009 at 6:21 pm
     

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