Are the Ice Road truckers also paid by network for participating in show besides what they earn independent of show?

The Ice Road Truckers are paid by the network for their participation in the show, in addition to what they earn independently of the show. The amount of money they are paid varies depending on their experience, the length of the season, and the number of episodes they appear in. According to some sources, the truckers can earn anywhere from $100,000 to $250,000 per season.