Even though the Coquihalla Highway in British Columbia is not the safest of highways, it is one of the most economically important, most traveled trucking routes in North America. This is why it is so important to make sure that the highway is never disrupted. And it falls on the shoulders of Jamie Davis Heavy Rescue company to make sure that the highway is always operational. But rescue is not always an easy task. Led by Jamie Davis, the crew has to battle through steep hills, lethal drop-offs, and major rockslides. The operations of Jamie Davis Heavy Rescue have also been documented in the reality TV series, Highway through Hell. In this article, we will take a closer look at the wiki-bio of Jamie Davis.

Wiki/Bio Facts

Upbringing

Jamie Davis was born on 18 April 1980, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. When Jamie was five years of age, his father used a small tow truck to tow scrapped cars to the scrapyard. Jamie developed a passion for trucks and machinery and learned how to drive and operate various vehicles. He also had a knack for fixing things and solving problems, which would prove useful in his future career. Jamie started working for his father’s company when he was 15 years old, and gained valuable experience in hauling different types of cargo across Canada. He also learned how to deal with challenging road conditions, such as snow, ice, mud, and rockslides. He became proficient in using different types of towing equipment, such as winches, chains, hooks, and cables. He also developed a reputation for being reliable, hardworking, and resourceful.

Starting a Business of Own

James and his brother moved to Abbotsford and formed a towing company. While at Abbotsford, Jamie spent so much of his time traveling to and fro from Abbotsford to Hope. So, to save time, Jamie decided to move to Hope permanently. As Jamie specialized in commercial truck towing and recovery, he started a new business in Hope. The new company “Jamie Davis Motor Truck & Auto Towing”, became the foundation of Jamie Davis Rescue Operation. By this time, Jamie had already parted ways with his brother and was on his own.

Reality TV Series

By 2010, Jamie had made a name for himself in the local region and had contacts around the place. The show was conceptualized by Neil Thomas, who met Jamie when his truck broke down in 2010. After a year, Jamie was contacted by co-creator Mark Miller and cameraman Kevin Mills. Jamie agreed to the series and Highway Through Hell began airing on September 4, 2012.  The show also aired in many other countries, such as the USA, UK, Germany, and many European countries. The show finished its 11th season in January 2023.

While the series did help to popularize Jamie Davis and his company, it also spewed new competitors. At the end of season 2, Jamie decided to expand his business to Alberta. However, things didn’t quite work out for Jamie who was forced to retract his business due to a downturn in the economy. Jamie accepted the downsizing and moved on with his work in Hope.

As seen on the show, Jamie Davis is known for his passion, dedication, and skill in his profession. He has faced many challenges and dangers on the road, such as lethal drop-offs, steep hills, killer rockslides, and extreme weather conditions. He has also dealt with various types of vehicles, such as cars, trucks, buses, semis, trailers, RVs, and even helicopters. He has saved many lives and cleared many wrecks with his team of experts and his fleet of modern equipment.

Controversy

Jamie Davis is not immune to controversies. His show has been criticized for sensationalizing the dangers of the highway and exploiting the misfortunes of the drivers who get into accidents. Some viewers have accused him of staging or exaggerating some of the incidents for dramatic effect. Davis has denied these allegations, saying that he and his crew are just doing their job and showing the reality of their work.

Accident

On January 8, 2023, Jamie was involved in a multi-vehicle collision on Hwy 5 just outside of Avola, BC, due to seasonal weather conditions. He was working on a long-haul towing operation at the time of the collision, and the Highway Thru Hell production crew was not on site. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries to Davis or anyone else involved in the crash. He expressed gratitude for the emergency responders who attended the crash, as well as fans of the show for expressing their concern.

Net Worth

A professional rough road driver and the owner of Jamie Davis Motor Truck & Auto Towing company, Jamie Davis has an estimated net worth of $2 Million. He makes his money through his primary business trucking and towing company, and television show Highway Thru Hell.

Wife & Kids

Jamie Davis is a married man. He tied the knot to Lucy Austin-Davis (also popularly known as Sherry Davis), who also doubles down as his business partner. The pair have four lovely children, James Jr., Brianna, Alexis, and Brandon Davis. Sherry was born and raised in Mission, British Columbia, and understands the treacherous roads. When he is not towing a truck, Jamie loves collecting old parts from wreckage sites and is quite proud of his collection.

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