Long-distance trucking is the backbone of China’s economy, yet the industry is fragmented and inefficient—particularly in the country’s interior. These photos capture the spirit of this disorganized but vibrant sector, whose continued modernization is critical to China’s economic development.
About the author
Rachel Katz is a consultant in McKinsey’s San Francisco office. As a Fulbright Scholar during 2011, she conducted research on China’s trucking sector. Highlights of her work, now available at longhaulchina.com, will soon be published as a book.