It's one of the world's toughest and most dangerous jobs. And as a nationwide driver shortage threatens to stall Australia's economy, a new generation of Rookie Truckers is stepping in to take the wheel. Guiding them through this baptism-by-fire are Yogi, Steve, and Sludge—three long-haul veterans determined to pass on the torch before they hang up their keys.Facing blowouts, breakdowns, and extreme weather on the open road, the Rookie Truckers are pushed to the limit to earn their stripes—and a full-time job. They meet all kinds of colourful characters as they crisscross the continent. And along the way, fine-tune their survival skills, master the art of bush mechanics, and grow into the truckers who will keep Australia moving. Gritty and gripping, it's a high-stakes all-terrain journey packed with rugged landscapes, real drama, and storylines of mentorship and transformation.
Season 1
8 episodes
- 1. Overtaking TerrorIrishman Eric takes on the longest truck in the world, while Shelley tackles her first ever hay load over a notorious mountain range.CC45minMay 14, 2026
- 2. Super Quad QuagmireEric gets his four trailer, super-quad wrapped around a roundabout, while 22-year-old Ray takes on his first ever triple trailer job.CC45minMay 21, 2026
3. Lord of the FliesNewcomer Phil, fresh from the UK, is thrown straight into a gruelling 3,400km haul across Australia. Shelley steps up for her very first paid job, guided by Sludge.CC45minMay 28, 2026
4. Braking PointRookie Chevy battles slippery ground and an oil leak on his first ever trucking job. Ray hauls hazardous goods interstate to Port Pirie and is forced to fix his engine breaks alone.CC45minJun 4, 2026
5. Steel YourselfYogi takes rookie driver Sehaj under his wing - a newcomer from India learning about heavy trucking and heavy prejudice firsthand. Ray's latest interstate haul has him on edge.CC45minJun 11, 2026
6. Testing TimesShelley must pass her Multi Combination licence or risk stalling her business before it really begins. Chevy's on a five-day run hauling oversized machinery, pushing him to his limits.CC45minJun 18, 2026
7. Trucking HellRookie Ray takes on a brutal 1,000km haul through Far North Queensland in a battered old Western Star, while Irish expat Eric battles punishing dirt roads on a vital outback supply run.CC45minJun 25, 2026
8. Wheel Be Right!Ray battles to keep his truck alive on the red-dirt roads of Far North Queensland, while Shelley faces a new challenge, hauling live cattle in a race against extreme weather.CC45minJul 2, 2026
Rookie Truckers
It's one of the world's toughest and most dangerous jobs. And as a nationwide driver shortage threatens to stall Australia's economy, a new generation of Rookie Truckers is stepping in to take the wheel. Guiding them through this baptism-by-fire are Yogi, Steve, and Sludge—three long-haul veterans determined to pass on the torch before they hang up their keys.Facing blowouts, breakdowns, and extreme weather on the open road, the Rookie Truckers are pushed to the limit to earn their stripes—and a full-time job. They meet all kinds of colourful characters as they crisscross the continent. And along the way, fine-tune their survival skills, master the art of bush mechanics, and grow into the truckers who will keep Australia moving. Gritty and gripping, it's a high-stakes all-terrain journey packed with rugged landscapes, real drama, and storylines of mentorship and transformation.
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