Hometown: Wasila, Alaska

Ice Road Runs: Northwest Territories

Lisa Kelly, the trucking queen, has been widely credited with paving the way for women on the ice roads. Once a lone ranger in a sea of men, she’s now part of a growing sisterhood on the road. In her early years as a driver, Lisa had to tough it out and prove her mettle. She’s now become the bar by which others measure their skills. She’s the proud owner of her own Peterbilt 389 and growing her business and brand. But changes in Lisa’s life aren’t confined to the highway. She went through a divorce and is invested in a new relationship with a fellow trucker. She attributes much of her previous marital issues to her life on the road and a husband with a vastly different lifestyle. This time around, she’s found someone who speaks her language, and she’s hoping the road ahead is filled with fewer potholes. Lisa is still figuring out her path forward, and she’s a firm believer that you can teach an old dog— or a seasoned trucker—new tricks!>/p>