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Funny, moving and at times painful - Truckers tells stories of real life, ordinary people pushed to extremes. In each episode, one character undertakes a journey and we are along for the ride. In an age when technology would make us seem ever more connected, the series uses the truck driver, alone in his cab, as a way to explore how isolated we can become within modern society and the importance of real human connection. These are powerful, moving stories, but the tone is always joyous and each story is one of redemption.
Malachi attempts to come to terms with the fact that his marriage has ended. Things get even worse for him as he interrupts his ex-wife having a culinary-themed affair with her new fiancé. He ends up coming to terms with the break up with help from his son. Attempting to create a new life isn’t easy though after his new boss Martin revolutionises the working day with a new advanced telemetrics system and new rosters designed to improve productivity.
Martin (John Dagleish) tries to establish himself as the boss when he is handed the haulage company in his father's will. However, his new efficiency measures don't go down well with the truckers, who are used to a certain way of working, and he also takes criticism at home from his girlfriend. Will Martin learn to step out of Big Tone's shadow and do things on his own terms?
Steven is feckless, notoriously promiscuous, and when he learns his two young sons are living nearby and not abroad as he was led to believe, he kidnaps them for the day out of spite. Despite parenthood being harder and more time consuming than he ever imagined, he falls in love with his two boys and decides to become a better man.
Wendy starts a passionate yet challenging relationship with Steven. When she introduces him to her mum, however, she realises just how cruel and manipulative she can be. With Steven's help, she learns that she can be loved.
Glen is torn apart with guilt after cheating on his girlfriend. He comes clean, but the damage is done. Malachi reassures him that the path through adulthood is rocky, but that we all make mistakes. A trip down memory lane has Glen decide it is time he grew up and accepted responsibility on his own terms.
