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Truck Drivers : [Trailer]
Truck Drivers is the story of an indispensable profession, but also of an economic and logistical system under strain. It’s a story of exploitation, fierce competition, and an equilibrium that has spiraled out of control. Every day, thousands of trucks crisscross Europe’s roads to deliver the products we consume without a second thought. This immense and often invisible supply chain is, nonetheless, essential to our daily lives. But this vital sector is in crisis: already, 230,000 drivers are missing across Europe, a number that could exceed 700,000 in the coming years. Embark on a truck journey across Europe and discover the stories of those whose work connects us every day. A profession that, on its own, has the power to paralyze all of Europe.
Truck Drivers is a podcast co-produced by Europod and Ser Podcast.
This podcast is part of WePod, a collaborative project funded by the European Commission's Creative Europe program.
- Hosting and Narration: Alexander Damiano Ricci
- Field reporting and research: Manu Tomillo and Futura D'Aprile
- Editor-in-chief of the French and English version: Alexander Damiano Ricci
- Sound design and editing: Jeremy Boquet
- Original visual design by: Agencia Player
- Visual adaptation for the French version by: Watermelon Collective
- Producer: Futura D’Aprile
- Executive producer: Ana Ribera
- Production coordinator: Alexander Damiano Ricci
This co-production is funded by the European Union. However, the views and opinions expressed are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union. Neither the European Union nor the authority that funded this work can be held responsible for these views and opinions.
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