Category Archives: Women In Trucking

Women on the Road – Preparing for the Trip – Part 2

Posted on February 19, 2009 by Tumbleweed

We’ve covered most of your basic necessities in Part 1. Those are the little things that will help you feel more comfortable while being on the road. I was also a driver, so most of my “time off” was spent sleeping. If you’re not driving, then you’ll need more “creature comforts” than I took with me. Continue reading →

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Women on the Road – Preparing for the Trip – Part 1

Posted on February 17, 2009 by Tumbleweed

More and more women are starting to drive trucks, but there are still quite a few that are just along for the ride. If you’re going to be out there for the long haul, instead of just a few days, you may want to be prepared. Continue reading →

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Meal Time Can Be Tough For Women Truck Drivers

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Rhonda

Many women truck drivers and I have talked about the problems we face when trying to get served a meal at a truck stop. But the problems don’t seem to stop there. It seems that women in general have problems … Continue reading →

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Truck Driving Will Test Your Character

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Brett Aquila

There are few things in the world that most people will ever do that will test your character more than driving a truck for a living. Everyone and everything from your truck driver training to your CDL examiners, the trucking companies you work for, the challenge of handling a big rig safely, the time away from family and friends, and of course the other drivers on the road will all push you to your limits sometimes – and those that survive and thrive in the trucking industry are the ones that develop the character needed out there to be safe and enjoy their career on the highways. Continue reading →

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Passing My Pre-Trip Inspection Exam Was Not Easy

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Rhonda

I will share my experiance of doing my pre-trip with the CDL examiner back in 2001.  This will fit right in with TruckerMike’s blogs.  I chose to go to a driving school to upgrade my Class B CDL to a class … Continue reading →

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This Really Burns Me…Bad News About Driving in the Fog!

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Tumbleweed

Better late than never, and I don’t care how much it pays, because if I die by my careless driving, I’m not going to get paid anyway! Continue reading →

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Supper Time! Favorite Places To Eat On The Road

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Tumbleweed

I can’t tell you if these places are still here since I’ve been off the road for almost 10 years, but these were my favorites while I was out there. Continue reading →

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Chicago At Christmas 2005 Day 2

Posted on February 8, 2009 by Rhonda

BRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!  It’s 3:30am and it’s chilly in the truck. I start it up and after it runs enough to get the oil moving thru its parts, I flip on the high idle.  I also turn on WGN, it’s a station … Continue reading →

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Freeing Frozen Trailers After The Ice Storm

Posted on February 4, 2009 by Rhonda

It’s Friday – three days after the ice storm. I have to work today and this weekend. Not much has changed since Tuesday. The damage to the trees and lines will be normal scenery for a few days. Fog, freezing … Continue reading →

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Takin’ the CDL Test

Posted on February 2, 2009 by Tumbleweed

Most mistakes will cost you. I just made one mistake and won! This is a great story of what it took for me to pass the driving test! Continue reading →

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Another Ice Story

Posted on January 30, 2009 by Rhonda

A major winter storm has hit a number of states leaving a thick layer of ice on everything! What a mess to deal with! Continue reading →

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From the Driver’s Seat

Posted on January 30, 2009 by Tumbleweed

With 10 years of truck driving under my belt, I’ve spent a lot of hours in the driver’s seat.  Most of my driving time was at night, though.  It was easier on a woman to drive at that time of the day.  The guys couldn’t ogle you as they could during the daytime. You’d be amazed at some of the sights you’ll see sittin’ way up there above most everybody else on the highway. Continue reading →

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Sometimes It Just Happens!

Posted on January 29, 2009 by Tumbleweed

You never know when something crazy is going to happen when you’re cruisin down the road. But when something does go wrong, the proper training and understanding of how to handle a big rig will keep you safe and ready to run another day. This story was about one of those days. Continue reading →

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Fun Things To Do

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Rhonda

Life can be a lot of fun on the road. You get to see so many places and do so many things that sometimes it’s great to do things that will help you remember and appreciate it all! Continue reading →

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Women In Trucking: Tips For Safety and Comfort

Posted on January 12, 2009 by Rhonda

For the women who are thinking about entering the trucking world, do not let anyone tell you that you can not succeed in this business.  You can read about Lillie Drennan who was the first woman truck driver in 1929 … Continue reading →

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