
Trucking life in Golmud, Tibet

A trucker filling up fluids – Tamakuhi Raj, Uttar Pradesh, India

Because many truckers in Asia have to drive for a very long time, alcoholism is rampant.

Trucker in Xinjiang

“Dijicl” – also known as, ‘Diesel‘

‘Keep wait for side distance”

Top speed 40 km/h

Trucks are usually old and need frequent repairs

Trucks waiting at a truckstop in Xinjiang

A typical Chinese truckstop restaurant

Drivers at a truck stop in the Gobi desert

Phone home – Xinjiang

At night you sleep in your truck, with nothing but the stars as entertainment


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