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Letters: The lure of lorry driving

25 September 2021

9:00 AM

25 September 2021

9:00 AM

Driving force

Sir: As a long-distance UK lorry driver I am very aware of the issues raised by Rodney Pittam (‘So long, truckers’, 18 September). However the job can provide an income of more than £40,000 to those with a practical rather than an academic bent. Yes, there is unpleasantness, discomfort and a combative attitude from other road users.

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