Keshet International (KI) and the Seven Network have launched a new FAST channel titled ‘Trucking Hell’ on 7plus, Australia’s free streaming platform. The channel will feature nine seasons, totalling 159 hours, of Crackit TV’s factual entertainment series ‘Trucking Hell’, which centres on heavy vehicle rescue operations.
This launch marks the second FAST channel collaboration between KI and the Seven Network, following the earlier introduction of ‘True Crime Files’ on 7plus. ‘True Crime Files’ features true crime content from Woodcut Media.
‘Cracking Hell’ follows the operations of Crouch Recovery, a family-run heavy rescue service in the UK. The series documents the full cycle of recovery operations, from the initial emergency call to the final clearance. It showcases various incidents, including rollovers, smash-ups, breakdowns, and motorway blockages.
Richard Henson, Director of Distribution & Content Partnerships at Seven Network, commented on the platform’s growth, stating: “FAST on 7plus has surged in 2025, with exceptional growth that reflects the platform’s commitment to premium content, simplicity of navigation and the value of free streaming. Streamed FAST channel minutes are now +68% YOY, with an average monthly audience of 618,000, up 18% YOY.”
More broadly, Seven claims 7plus has experienced a 58% increase in consumption year-on-year and now boasts 15.4 million verified registered users, including 1.4 million new user registrations in 2025.
KI has successfully licensed ‘Trucking Hell’ to various international broadcasters, including ProSieben, Discovery, Nelonen, TV2, Free TV, Sky, CBS Reality, and Viasat. The series is one of KI’s most successful AVOD titles, with deals signed with Tubi TV, Little Dot, and Pluto TV.
Kelly Wright, Managing Director of Distribution at KI, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, saying: “Australia’s VoD services and FAST channels are going from strength to strength, so we are excited to be cementing our partnership with 7plus to launch Trucking Hell, our second FAST channel together.”
Elaine Hackett, Founder, CEO, and CCO of Crackit TV, shared her thoughts on the international success of ‘Trucking Hell’, stating: “Having witnessed the success in the UK and globally for our Trucking Hell brand, we and our commissioning broadcaster in the UK, 5, are delighted that a FAST channel is being launched for fans of Trucking Hell in Australia.”
