TikTok Trucker Tim inspiring new lorry drivers
A lorry driver who shares his passion for the job on social media said it was "awesome" to be inspiring others.
m Carter, 34, from Cambridgeshire, known as Trucker Tim, has picked up more than 750,000 followers on TikTok since the start of 2021, and has also been building a fan base on YouTube.
His videos follow his trips around the UK, show what his job involves day-to-day and describe what it is like to spend nights in the cab.
He said: "The amount of messages I get saying, 'Oh my god, you've inspired me to become a HGV driver.' They send me pictures of their pass certificate. It's awesome."