Hi there, Quartz members!
What happens to trucking jobs? And what happens to truckers?
Our infographic deep dive this week examines the perilous state of trucking jobs in the US. In the short term, demographics are creating a shortage of drivers, but long-term prospects for truckers diminish in the face of looming automation. Where do millions of drivers go for work if progress eliminates employment?
Trucking’s greatest hits in pop culture
On the lighter side, we have a highly curated collection of the best movies, TV shows, and songs that have been inspired by the trucker lifestyle, including a strange chapter in American culture when the trend was to pair truck drivers with primates.
More trucking this week
We’ll have a lot more to talk about regarding trucking, including:
- A look at trucking’s global impact
- Our tool kit of resources to stay on top of trucking’s roiling changes
- A photo essay of truckers and their trucks
Join us this Friday
We’ll have a 30-minute conference call to talk about trucking at noon EST. Stay tuned for details.
Let’s keep learning. Send ideas, questions, comments, and friendly apes to members@qz.com.
Hope you have a rewarding day,
Sam Grobart
Quartz membership editor