Series synopsis
Rookie Truckers is an Australian drama television series that premiered on 5Action on May 14, 2026.
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 ...
Premise
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.
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | May 14, 2026 | July 2, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Overtaking Terror 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 |
| 2 |
Super Quad Quagmire Eric gets his four trailer, super-quad wrapped around a roundabout, while 22-year-old Ray takes on his first ever triple trailer job. |
May 21, 2026 |
| 3 |
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 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | 5Action |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 14, 2026 |
| Last aired | May 21, 2026 |
| Status | continue |