S8·E20 – Solo Truck Journey: Blown by the Wind

2017-06-30 • ? min

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In Tosu, Kyushu, where large trucks come and go, there is a place where drivers gather in a city lined with large warehouses. A “truck station” with parking for large vehicles, dining facilities, and baths. The voices heard there are unexpected. “Though it's often seen as a ‘black industry,’ after driving for four hours, a 30-minute break is mandatory.” “In the past, we used to drive non-stop, but now the company doesn't allow it, so our take-home pay keeps decreasing.” Over three days at this key logistics hub, we reflect on working conditions and the fulfillment of the job.