Rookie Truckers

Rookie Truckers

Continuing First aired 14/May/2026 AU English 1 season(s) 8 episode(s)
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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Season 1 · Season 1
8 episode(s) · Air date: 14/May/2026
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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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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.

S1E8
Wheel Be Right!
Air date: 02/Jul/2026 · Runtime: 45 min
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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.

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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.

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S1E7
Trucking Hell
Air date: 25/Jun/2026 · Runtime: 45 min
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Rookie 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.

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Rookie 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.

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S1E6
Testing Times
Air date: 18/Jun/2026 · Runtime: 45 min
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Shelley 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.

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Shelley 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.

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S1E5
Steel Yourself
Air date: 11/Jun/2026 · Runtime: 45 min
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Yogi 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.

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Yogi 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.

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S1E4
Braking Point
Air date: 04/Jun/2026 · Runtime: 45 min
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Rookie 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.

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Rookie 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.

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Lord of the Flies
Air date: 28/May/2026 · Runtime: 45 min
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Newcomer 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.

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Newcomer 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.

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