The narrative describes the journey of Choi Chang-gi, a long-distance truck driver, who has traveled across North America for over a decade. He is a "Diesel Gypsy", transporting goods such as chocolate and lettuce from Canada to the United States, and vice versa. Choi's journey involves crossing the border numerous times and spending extended periods alone in his truck.
Choi's truck serves multiple purposes. It functions as an office while driving, a bedroom when sleeping, and a restaurant three times a day. His truck, named Dolsoe, is his pride and joy, and he has invested significantly in it. The vehicle and trailer are owned by Choi and are worth a substantial amount.
Despite the hardships of long-distance driving, Choi maintains a sense of pride and responsibility in his work. He leaves at least 12 hours before the promised delivery date to rest and recharge. His journey usually takes about 15 days, allowing him to experience all four seasons during his run.
Choi also shares his journey through personal broadcasting, capturing the beauty and challenges of his road trips. He interacts with his subscribers, sharing his experiences and answering their questions. His broadcasts include cooking segments, where he prepares meals in his truck.
Choi's life is not just about driving. He takes breaks to rest and recharge. He spends about 5 days a month at home, where he prepares food for his future trips. Despite the hardships and loneliness, Choi cherishes his life as a Diesel Gypsy.
1. The documentary film crew is in a sandy desert area in Arizona. The crew is filming a keystone passing through the desert. This is the first time for the crew member to visit the sandy desert.
2. The documentary film crew is in Arizona and the narrator has traveled a lot to Haeundae Baekhwajang. Anesthetic rice cake is described as gold dust.
3. The documentary is about a woman who walks with Hwang A-ram in North America. The narrator is shocked when he sees that the man he is filming has driven about 2 million km.
4. The man, referred to as Sebae, is a trunk driver who transports logistics between Canada and the United States. The journey involves transporting chocolate from Calgary, Canada to Los Angeles, USA, and then transporting lettuce from Yuma to Toronto, Canada.
5. The narrator has been living in Canada and the United States since 2006. The journey involves crossing the border twice every time they set foot on the road.
6. The man, referred to as Choi Chang-gi, is a truck driver who has circled the Earth 82 times in the past 14 years. His average mileage per year is 250,000 km.
7. The man, referred to as Choi Chang-gi, has a habit of cooking mackerel and saury stew on a long-distance drive. He prepares the stew in his truck, which also serves as an office, a master bedroom, and a restaurant.
8. The truck that Choi Chang-gi drives is owned by him and is worth more than 110,000 won. The vehicle, Dolsoe, is worth about $330,000.
9. On North American highways, there are separate gates and rest areas for expensive large trucks, called truck stops. These truck stops provide various facilities for truck drivers, including laundry, restaurants, arcades, and showers.
10. Choi Chang-gi has been driving for 14 years and has lived a life wandering around the continent. He arrives in Iowa on the third day after leaving Yuma wearing lettuce.
11. About 80% of the cargo on the North American continent is transported by 5 million truckers. Choi Chang-gi leaves at least 12 hours to a day before the promised delivery date, allowing him to take a break whenever he feels tired.
12. After driving diligently for several more hours, Choi Chang-gi and his team arrived at their destination, Toronto. The 11-day long journey that started in Calgary has finally come to an end.