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Drayman
A Drayman was historically the driver of a dray, a low, flat-bed wagon without sides, pulled generally by horses or mules that was used for transport of all kinds of goods. Now the term is really only used for brewery delivery men, even though routine horse-drawn deliveries are almost entirely extinct. Some breweries do still maintain teams of horses and a dray, but these are used only for special occasions such as festivals or opening new premises.

Also note the word "Drayman" is heavily referenced in US Ports as the over the road highway truck driver who delivers containers to and from the port.

A drayage company and draymen provide carriage from or to a port or rail ramp. The items hauled are either ocean or rail containers. The contents are either cross docked for outbound long haul carriage or the container is drayed to the receiver who unloads it. The drayman then hauls the empty back to the ocean port or rail yard.

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Drayman accused of sex assaults on young girl ; A drayman has gone on trial accused of sexually abusing a young girl over three years. Exeter Crown Court heard yesterday that Keith Johns, 42, was alleged to have indecently assaulted the victim when she was between the ages of 11 and 13.
May 07, 2008; A drayman has gone on trial accused of sexually abusing a young girl over three years. Exeter Crown Court heard yesterday that...
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Ex-drayman puts down some roots.
May 12, 2000; FORMER drayman Ray Smallman has emerged from the cellar to take over as new licensee at a West Bromwich pub. Ray, aged 52, is now...
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GLENDALE ELECTION: DRAYMAN TAKES COUNCIL LEAD.(News)
Apr 04, 2007; Byline: EUGENE TONG Staff Writer GLENDALE -- In a surprise upset, challenger John Drayman took a comfortable lead in the Glendale...
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GLENDALE ELECTION: MANOUKIAN, DRAYMAN LEAD.(News)
Apr 04, 2007; Byline: EUGENE TONG Staff Writer GLENDALE -- Incumbent Councilman Rafi Manoukian and challenger John Drayman were leading in the...
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CHEERS! Brewing company's top honour for hero drayman Kurt
Jul 14, 1998; DRAYMAN Kurt Kelly's employer Carlsberg-Tetley believes he is probably the best employee in the world and has given him a 'Hero's...
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