Uncommon Carriers

In this compelling audiobook, Pulitzer Prize-winning author John McPhee explores the often-overlooked transportation sector of America through vivid personal anecdotes and insightful portraits of the people behind the wheel. From riding along with a truck driver transporting hazardous chemicals to navigating the Illinois River on a towboat and traversing coal-laden trains across the Midwest, McPhee captures the diverse experiences and stories that shape this vital industry. His signature humor and keen observations make for an engaging and enlightening journey across the nation.