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Truck drivers are essential workers that often transport much needed supplies and commodities over many days on the road, yet little is known about the challenges they face along the way. For the first time, CNA tracks three long-haul drivers across China and India as they take on treacherous terrain and high-altitude mountain passes to deliver essential goods. On the road, they end up risking their lives, battling fatigue and extreme weather conditions.
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Truck drivers are essential workers that often transport much needed supplies and commodities over many days on the road, yet little is known about the challenges they face along the way. For the first time, CNA tracks three long-haul drivers across China and India as they take on treacherous terrain and high-altitude mountain passes to deliver essential goods. On the road, they end up risking their lives, battling fatigue and extreme weather conditions.
In Xinjiang, Guo Quan embarks on a trucking journey to Khunjerab, reaching an altitude of 4,733 metres while female trucker Yogita battles the heatwave on highways in Central India.
In Xinjiang, Guo Quan embarks on a trucking journey to Khunjerab, reaching an altitude of 4,733 metres while female trucker Yogita battles the heatwave on highways in Central India.
Female trucker Yogita battles heavy fog and rain to pick up cargo in Meghalaya. In the Himalayas, trucker Sonu is faced with the worst natural disaster in the last 100 years.
Female trucker Yogita battles heavy fog and rain to pick up cargo in Meghalaya. In the Himalayas, trucker Sonu is faced with the worst natural disaster in the last 100 years.
In Chengdu, Zhang Guo Quan races against time to cross the Tibet border. After surviving the worst natural disaster in Himachal Pradesh, Sonu resumes his journey to Leh, Ladakh.
In Chengdu, Zhang Guo Quan races against time to cross the Tibet border. After surviving the worst natural disaster in Himachal Pradesh, Sonu resumes his journey to Leh, Ladakh.