About this season
Jump in the cab with some of the men and women behind the wheel of monster road trains and reveals what life is really like on the wide-open road. Highly dramatic, often humorous, Outback Truckers reveals the true blue heart and soul of Aussie trucking.
Episodes (5)
1. Episode 1
Aired 18 October 2012 • 44 min
Two married couples are among the truckers crossing Australia's desert, where exhaustion, rain and breakdowns haunt them on trips that last for days.
2. Episode 2
Aired 27 October 2012 • 44 min
While Steve risks everything to keep his rig going on an epic trek, ex-model Deb and driving partner Damo must deal with a mid-trip change of plans.
3. Episode 3
Aired 3 November 2012 • 44 min
Mark stretches his heavy hauler to the limit driving over a mountain range. Weather threatens Steve as he hauls supplies to a remote area.
4. Episode 4
Aired 10 November 2012 • 44 min
Trucker and rancher Dougal must haul cattle to a faraway market to avoid ruin. Meanwhile Steve's rig is stuck a short distance from his destination.
5. Episode 5
Aired 17 November 2012 • 44 min
Gordo and Shui face exhaustion and a cyclone on a turnaround trip. Mark, Clare and dog Roy drive toward Adelaide. Steve can't budge in a driving rain.