Lorry Driver Interviews for Podcast on Misunderstood Jobs

Lorry drivers — what do people misunderstand about your job? Hey everyone, If you work as a lorry driver, it’s pretty normal to feel like people misunderstand or underestimate what your job is actually like. We’re starting a new podcast series called “In Plain Sight”, where we talk to people whose work quietly keeps society running — but whose perspectives rarely get heard. We’re Critical Edge, a podcast run by a small group of recent Oxford graduates. We usually speak to public figures about politics and society, but the most interesting insight comes from people actually doing the work day-to-day. That’s why we want to talk to lorry drivers — because your job gives you a unique view of how goods, logistics, and local economies actually function, something most people never see. Some of the things we’d love to ask: What does a normal day on the road actually look like? What do people get wrong about being a lorry driver? What’s something about your work that would surprise people? Are there frustrations, funny moments, or stories that nobody outside the job ever hears? It’s just a short 20–30 minute chat — informal, curious, and hopefully an opportunity for a good laugh and a chance to share a perspective that lorry drivers don’t get to share often enough. If that sounds interesting, drop a comment or send a DM and we can tell you more. Would love to hear from you. — Critical Edge