There are indeed women trainers.. both Moderator Sisan and I are at different companies.
I have written many articles about the lifestyle, sexism and more. check them out.
I also just started a Youtube channel where i discuss my training and my experience at my mega carrier. the link is in my profile. ;)
i hope this helps.
in a nutshell... i am treated BETTER than men out here.
I saw the question, and then I saw in your picture, you have poo on your head LOL! Do you even respect yourself lol JK! Made me laugh <3
lol I've been getting some of the same responses from people who I tell I'm going into this career. When I say truck driver the first thing that comes to mind is some big burly dude. I read somewhere though, that about half of all truck drivers are women now a days, so I've just been telling people that and it surprises them. The best response I got was from a grandmother who thought it was inconceivable for a moment and then said "wow you're brave" haha the other one was so shocked she didn't say anything, it was funny.
lol I've been getting some of the same responses from people who I tell I'm going into this career. When I say truck driver the first thing that comes to mind is some big burly dude. I read somewhere though, that about half of all truck drivers are women now a days, so I've just been telling people that and it surprises them. The best response I got was from a grandmother who thought it was inconceivable for a moment and then said "wow you're brave" haha the other one was so shocked she didn't say anything, it was funny.
Hi and stop getting your information from bogus places. Between 2010 and 2016 the number of women truck drivers increased 70%... however, that was only 8% of all drivers. No real numbers have been established since then. Most companies are at the national average... however Prime currently has 14% and Covenant for some reason has about the same.
There are indeed plenty of women truckers out here... and I have a playlist for women on my Youtube channel including hygiene OTR , hair & makeup, personal safety and security, and stupid pick up lines men come up with... that one is freaking funny.
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Current student, just curious about the reality of women being given respect in a male dominated career. Anytime I mentioned to family and friends while considering CDL school, I did not get a lot of support, and was questioned, why? I know all the downsides to driving, especially as a new driver. I have taken everything into consideration. My kids are grown,. I love driving, and love being independent, just to name a few things. And also, how common are female trainers for OTR? (Asking for my husband) that is his main concern, being with a male trainer for weeks on end in such close quarters. I honestly don’t care either way. Thanks for any feedback.
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OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.