4 (unfair) trucker stereotypes we can do without
Just like any industry, trucking has a diverse workforce. Truck drivers come from a variety of backgrounds, educations and ethnicities and are a mix of ages, genders and personalities. So, why are truckers stereotyped so freely? Over the past 20 years, the image of the trucker has deteriorated. Gone are the days when truck drivers were considered the kings of the road. These days, the truckers’ image has taken a nosedive. It could be down to the media’s portrayal of truckers as the bad guys. Or perhaps, it’s the result of a deregulated industry that’s seen a flood of more inexperienced drivers take to the roads. Whatever the cause, trucker stereotypes can be cruel and need to stop. Here are four stereotypes we could really do without. 1 Overweight and unkempt Plenty of people think all truckers are overweight and dirty. They imagine cabs full of litter, drivers who never wash and diets of non-stop junk food. This might be true for some, but it’s certainly not the norm...