Visit to a Chinese Truckstop
Foton is a major truck brand in China.
Dongfeng is a major truck brand in China.
This C&C brand truck was not as numerous in this truck park as Dongfeng and FAW.
One Chinese owner-operator talked to the North American press about his job.
This trucker, through sign language, asked to have his picture taken with HDT Editor Deborah Lockridge. Smartphones are a common accessory for Chinese truckers.
A Chinese trucker kicks a soccer ball through a target hole in one of the Shell roadshow games.
The Shell roadshow rig.
These truckers apparently use scooters to get around while parked.
Mr. Wang, left, and Mr. Yu, right, are Chinese owner-operators. They've been driving for 20 years and 18 years, respectively.
We visited a Chinese truck park on a rainy day.
This truck park outside Shanghai handles about 350 trucks a day, which is considered small.
FAW is another major Chinese truck make.
Drivers competed enthusiastically at the roashow.
Entertainment was offered in between competitions.
One of the Shell roadshow booths had drivers testing their skill and balance with pingpong balls on a moving saddle.
Storefronts on the road into the truck park offer services.
Truckers gather under umbrellas to watch the Shell roadshow entertainment.