What women truckers can tell us about living and working alone
American long-haul truckers share wisdom from the road on living where you work
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Ottawa declares a state of emergency over truckers' growing anti-government protests
The mayor called the situation "the most serious emergency our city has ever faced." Police are ramping up enforcement as the standoff continues.
The race is on to save Christmas as retailers fight the supply chain crunch
Retailers are racing to get merchandise onto store shelves in time for the busy holiday shopping season. But with ports and warehouses overflowing, many orders are tied up in traffic.
Brexit: French Fishermen Worry What A Trade Deal May Mean For Them
"It's not like we have the Atlantic Ocean to fish in," a French fisherman tells NPR. "Here, we're in the Channel. In an hour and a half, I'm in English waters. If that's off limits, I'm dead."
'Secret Life Of Supermarkets' Shines A Light On Bounty's Dark Side
Keeping U.S. markets filled with a dazzling array of choices relies on an army of farmers, suppliers, truckers and retail workers. What's gained and lost as all that food makes its way to the shelves?
The Coronavirus Pandemic May Be Loosening Links In The Supply Chain
Some shippers can't meet unprecedented demand for basic goods. Others are starved for goods from Asia and are facing a drop-off in U.S. factory production.
A Career Trucker Helps To Steer The Path For Self-Driving Trucks
Jeff Runions has spent almost four decades in the trucking industry. Now, he's helping drive the industry's shift toward automation, as a test driver for a self-driving trucking company.
For The Long Haul, Self-Driving Trucks May Pave The Way Before Cars
Despite being self-driving, big rigs will still need truckers to ride along and take control of in case of emergency situations. But some say they may be the last generation to do their jobs.
On The Road For Decades — And Not Stopping Anytime Soon
When Idella Hansen and Sandi Talbott got started in trucking, women were a rarity in big rigs. Now they've got nearly 9 million miles in the rearview mirror, and they won't hear of retirement.
Truckers Take The Wheel In Effort To Halt Sex Trafficking
A group called Truckers Against Trafficking is helping states enlist truckers to spot and report forced prostitution. The effort has sent traffickers to prison and liberated hundreds of sex slaves.