Rookie Truckers - Season 1

Season 1

t'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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DatesMay 14, 2026 - Jul 2, 2026

Episodes

Season 1Episode 160 min

Overtaking Terror

Cameras follow young drivers as they're mentored by veteran truck drivers. Irishman Eric takes on the longest truck in the world, while Shelley tackles her first ever hay load over a notorious mountain range.

May 14, 2026

Season 1Episode 260 min

Braking Point

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.

May 21, 2026

Season 1Episode 360 min

Lord of the Flies

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.

May 28, 2026

Season 1Episode 460 min

Braking Point

Roy battles hazardous loads and a terrifying brake failure while Chevy fights worsening weather and an oil leak on his first solo haul.

Jun 4, 2026

Season 1Episode 560 min

Steel Yourself

New rookie Sehaj battles a back injury, abuse, and a time-critical delivery while 22-year-old Roy has the weight of the world on his shoulders, carrying 48 tonnes of steel plates

Jun 11, 2026

Season 1Episode 660 min

Testing Times

Shelley must pass her multi combination license or risk stalling her business before it really begins. Chevy's on a five-day run hauling oversized machinery, pushing him to his limits.

Jun 18, 2026

Season 1Episode 760 min

Trucking Hell

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.

Jun 25, 2026

Season 1Episode 860 min

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.

Jul 2, 2026