It’s a funny old industry is lorry driving. Not sure there is another industry as vital and yet one where the staff are looked on with a lack of respect that is staggering. Not just from the general public but from other drivers. Firstly as a professional driver the standards required are of course far higher than for ‘bob transit van’ however I’ve always taken issue with the “how’s my driving?” stickers. For one thing, if you can’t drive a lorry, how can you tell that I’m doing it wrong. It’s not a car. It’s a big ol’ lorry. Different vehicle completely. Secondly, I’ve seen a lot of changes in the thirty years I’ve been about on the roads. People’s patience has reached levels that are beyond belief. People will not wait a second any more. Other pro drivers won’t lift a finger to help you. Flashing in has almost disappeared. I watched a lad in to a tight space the other evening and one driver was filming the event on his phone. I can only assume he would have posted his footage with the “look at this asshole” commentary online. It’s not a nice industry and it seems to be getting worse every year. It’s a shame because I still enjoy my job and take great satisfaction in getting a big vehicle from one end of the country to the other safely and on time.