Episode Details

It’s transforming the world of road haulage, but has the recent ‘Uberisation’ been good news for truckers?

From Nanjing to Nairobi, we discover how digital freight matching platforms are changing the way drivers access work, plan routes and the impact it’s having on the climate. But with driverless trucks on the horizon, what does the future hold for truckers and trucking firms?

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Presenter: Sam Gruet Producer: Megan Lawton

(Picture: A white 18 wheeler truck on the road. Credit: Getty Images)