Women in Trucking: Real experience from a female truck drivers
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The trucking industry has been a male-dominated industry basically since its inception. Over the past few years, we have seen a spike in women truckers and are very grateful for the diversity and the novelty of new faces in the industry.
We've interviewed two of Migway's female truck drivers to show you an inside look at what the experience of women in trucking looks like.
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awwww, you ladies made my eyes tear up. very inspirational , thank you for sharing!
I'm a truck driver and I like my job as a female
I just recently graduated from Truck Driving Academy! Got my CDL Class A. I'm excited!!!
@joyhouse5992
2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations. Keep your eyes open and watch your mirror at all times. take your time cause it could be a loved one in the car next to you most importantly stay safe and enjoy your time on the road don’t let all the cranky drivers mislead you. Do what makes you safe and happy. Yes me and my husband team and just getting ready to buy our first truck
I have a lot of respect for women truck drivers.
@leannagodinez5516
3 жыл бұрын
I'm 1 Right here honey. 🚛💨👷♀️💪
@philreynolds2071
2 жыл бұрын
I saw a woman truck driver for first time in1968.see a lot of them since!you go girls!
Amazing women making America great...
great to see. I think a woman in trucking has alot of gusto go get it done attitude.most are safe drivers.
@Migwayinc
3 жыл бұрын
For sure!
I still remember the woman truck driver I ever saw. I was picking supplies on Ft. Benning and she about to check in at the Transportation Office. Outstanding flatbedder.
This is very good and informative! A good motivation for more women to breakthrough into the trucking industry!
As a heavy equipment operator i have never understood the sterotype that its a "MANS JOB" like bro, we are sitting on out ass letting a massive diesel engine do all the lifting, you don't need a dick for that
I am currently a diesel mechanic. I'm changing careers to a truck driver march 14th! As a woman this is enlightenment for me! I'm excited!
@cecep7477
4 ай бұрын
Any update? Do you have any regrets?
Great job lady’s
The two female drivers have very different experiences. Myself as a female, OTR, 7 years in industry, independent contractor- I'd say the industry is male dominated and discriminates against women.
@JeanineDavis312
2 жыл бұрын
Yes... absolutely. I had a very bad experience when I first tried to become a driver. The company I went to were very bad for women. It was Schneider that was back in the early 80's I left and I'm trying it again as we speak I am at a trucking School right now. Schneider turned me off for many years. But I always wanted to become a truck driver so now after all these years I am determined to do it. Thank you ladies for the info.
@jeanparish9559
2 жыл бұрын
You are absolutely right. I've been driving semis for 21 years. 6 of those to present had been hauling fuel and believe me, the fuel hauling industry does NOT want female drivers. The entirety of the trucking industry is about image and profit. Other drivers can sugar coat that if they want to, but discrimination against females is rampid, ongoing, and very alive. Males will never know the actual, full extent of what women go through. They never will. It doesn't affect them.
@lawandabrown1595
2 жыл бұрын
How can women in trucking support women who are being mistreated?
I appreciate a company that accommodates single parents. It has been hard for many parents even while their partner is there and very supportive, I can’t imagine being a single parent and a truck driver. You are amazing and companies that support you probably have a team of very culturally competent leaders… 🙌🏻 👏🏻 🎉
Wow that’s pinkie ! We were at epes together pulling the Family Dollar 💵 account sheesh good people!!!
This is a good video. Very supportive & informational, if I do say so myself 😏😉
This is what I need more
Hello, from the ATL, GA., good information have a blessed week 🙏 🙌
I’m joining soon , the same with me, my son is graduating high school so it’s my turn!
Thank you! I start trucking school next week. I’m very excited ❤️
Very raw and unfiltered 😢. Made me wanna embrace driving even more
12 years driving now..I work in the oilfields of ND. Women there are rare!
Nice video 👍 Great job ladies
This video is very informative and inspirational! Thank you, professional drivers, for all you do!
This is inspiring especially bc I’m a young female who’s getting in to trucking very soon🙏🏾💕
Bravo to the women truck drivers I’m rooting for you.
Outstanding ladies👏
Very nice video!
Thank you for sharing your experiences ladies! Stay safe
Great video. Definitely like she said...."RESEARCH,RESEARCH,RESEARCH!!!" Every company is not the same, and will not treat you the same. Know what you are and are NOT supposed to do, and keep yourself safe! ALWAYS look out for #1.
@donotneed2250
2 жыл бұрын
That goes for male or female. Whenever I changed companies and started filling out applications I'd some how get them from reefer companies and I never wanted to pull a reefer.🤷🏼♂️ I liked drop & hook and doing that with a reefer is rare. I've been medically retired since 2018 and I still get requests in my email and mailbox from companies to come drive for them.
Loving this👍🏽❤️✌🏽
Hey pinky, I am Jerome cousin from Virginia, I am owner operator with Schneider National, I just saw your video it was awesome 👌keep on keeping on, take care, I hope to meet you one day. 😊
I like the video👍👍👍
@Migwayinc
3 жыл бұрын
Tyty, thank you!👍
As with any industry and life in general, it's all about how you carry yourself and behavior, Male or female if you Want respect then own it. If your a female then don't dress like a hootchie, unless that's the type of attention your looking for. Be that King or Queen God design you to be. Every trucker takes control of that truck. Take control of that amazing person you were created to be. Do unto other's as you would like other's to do for you.
@Migwayinc
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely!
I love this video seeing, adult women talk about the business
Thank you ladies 😊! I'm happy that you are showing this aspect of things to encourage those who truly are skilled women who are gifted at driving! The office is not for me 😢 I love to drive, but it would take too long to be a NASCAR driver, so I decided to get my CDL after much deliberation and various industries, I decided to go for it even though it's intimidating 😅 I would prefer local, but the local work is too much labor or heavy duty or touch frieghts or flatbeds ... These require intensive and excessive lifting and repetitive physical labor that may burn me out and be too strenuous. I simply want to focus on driving and inspection of vehicle to ensure its safety.
Pinkie so cool.
I dont get my nails done. Can't throw iron with long nails.
keep safe on trucking
God bless you fellow Truck Ladies.
Right on Ladies From Fontana Ca 👍🏽
That was nice
👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿💯💯💯💯💯 gooo pinkie 💪🏾
You women look so beautiful and classy and clean. I'm having a hard time with my first co driving experience with a female that doesn't allow me to brush my teeth or go to the bathroom and pushing my to sleep in the same bed. I'm so grossed out.
Look at you Pinky I watch ur channel 😊😊
Hey pinky!
I don't care if the driver is male or female.
Does mig way pay for your to get to orientation?
@Migwayinc
2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately we do not provide transportation. However, once you find your way down here we can get you an Uber from the bus/train station or an airport to the yard. And we do provide accommodation if needed.
He'll! What is a man's job.? Humor me. Women-- Astronauts pilots marine scientists . Some men are just jealous.
@donotneed2250
2 жыл бұрын
Or what is a woman's job for that matter? I still recall a conversation my grandmother had with my brother in the 1960's about learning how to cook. She asked him how would he eat when he got out on his own if his wife was too sick to cook or he never married. He turned out to be the best cook between the three of us.
does this company train
@Migwayinc
3 жыл бұрын
We have a mentor program for new drivers but we don't have train program for now.
That’s why I’m scared to go out there to drive a truck I don’t want anyone attacking me or downgrading me because I’m a woman and some of these men are a cruel they will kill you and most of these trucking companies don’t support women they will make sure you fail. I have 4 boys to live for and its sad I cant take up a trucking career.
@cgrisby1965
Жыл бұрын
I can understand your concerns as they are very real, but considering that the covid-19 pandemic has created such a global shortage of skilled workers ( Especially in Trucking) that companies will "Bend over backwards and forwards" to hire and support you whether you're male, female, non gender specific, black, white ,butcher, baker or candlestick maker.😁 Please don't let your fears keep you from a Depression and/or Recession proof Career. REMEMBER: During the "Shutdown", truckers Kept on Trucking! SO.. GO FOR IT!!!!
Excuse me, why do women have to be cleaner than men? She’s not as attractive as she thinks. Additionally, some of the comments she made gives examples of why companies need to make extra provisions for women which might be a disadvantage. I would not want her to advocate for me. On the other hand, however, Most truck companies would hire Pebbles right away.
@Jdotrhh
2 жыл бұрын
Do you menstruate?
@downhillking2
2 жыл бұрын
That’s irrelevant
@blkqueen6201
2 жыл бұрын
I hope your not a woman saying that.
@downhillking2
2 жыл бұрын
Women or man, I stand on the merits of what I say. Additionally, the responses I got didn’t address what but pointed at me. However, I like Pinkey’s personality. The next time I get an adverse response, I will go into more detail to support my point of view. In the meantime, goodbye 👋🏽 for now.
@florptytoo
Жыл бұрын
Menstruation.