So....can We Get Some Updates Ladies In Trucking????

We are still alive and rolling. Just busy and/or tired. Depending on what time of the day you ask.

Delcy...trucking is not for the faint of heart. Its stressy, long hours, rude people, and thankless. For those women who do get into it, I think its mostly the call of the open road, and the freedom from the 9 to 5 grind. But we pay a high price for those things, higher than the guys. You may be better served at looking into driving a short truck, like a delivery. I have a girlfriend who hauls flowers all over in a little straight truck. She only has to have a class B license, and loves her job. Now I can see a woman doing the flower thing...a guy ?? not so much. Delcy, think long and hard on this type of a lifestyle change. I'm a little older than you (63), and I know my old body can't take the beating a truck gives out, even with the air seats, and power steering. I can' crank up trailers anymore, and if I had to swing a trailer door on an up hill slant, I know it just flat wouldn't happen. Trucking, even if you pull a box trailer is still strenuous at times. And crawling in and out of a truck a bunch of times a day can be taxing on old joints.. Good luck with your choice, and wahtever you decide, we will be here to help you in any way we can.

Hi Ladies,

I am just starting the process, I have been looking into schools and found 2 that with company sponsorships. One is out of state and one is not. I have a difficult situation as I am a single mom to a 3 year old now I have been getting some negative feedback when I say that, but I am a single mom who has to put food on the table n need to purchase a table(lol). I am going to have a rough road ahead but the faster I do this the faster I can go local.

Kathryn...in todays economy, you have to do what you have to do. There are very few, if any jobs right now that a regular person can get that will pay enough to raise a child as a single parent. So you won't get any grief here about your choice of going into trucking. I'll give you my usual "mommy" litany, tho.... You child is young...should you be home to interact, and care for him ??? Yes. But in the REAL world..its not possible all the time. But you seem to have a plan...and I think its one that will work out well for you. YOU want to get your CDL , get trained, do your year OTR for experience, THEN you want to get a local gig, so you CAN be home to raise your child.... GOOD PLAN !!!! You can invest in a year of OTR, to get a job that will support you and your child, with you being home as much as possible as a local driver.... If anyone has a problem with your plan....they have never walked in your tennies..so don't worry about their opinion... Now....lets get you started in this trucking gig !!!! I don't know where you live, so here's a few hard facts to help you. It doesn't matter where you live, when it comes to the company your drive for....as long as you are within their freight lanes...you will get home. And, in the same vein...it doesn't matter where the school is that you go to...mostly all of them bunk you up in a motel, and give you a meal allowance, etc. But those are things you can ask about. So don't limit yourself in that way...Aim for the prize...a company that runs trucks close to your house, that you want to spend a year driving for, that has a CDL school...THATS what you need to look for. Here's a link to help Company-Sponsored Training ...And while you are at it...here's the BIBLE of study guides...Once you have waded thru this, you will go to that school with more knowledge than all the other people in your class PUT TOGETHER !!! High Road Training Program Its tough, no lie,but Its great. There are quite a few "mom drivers" on this site...Redgator has 2 little girls, and alot of our other lady drivers have grandchildren they miss at home...As long as you have the support of your family, and a good, safe person to care for your child while you are laying out your future....YOU CAN DO THIS !!!! We are so glad that you found out site..WELCOME TO TT !!! Feel free to post here, or on the general forum....you are welcome in any and all areas. Theres alot to learn here, so sit back and enjoy..And any questions, fee free to ask them on either forum.

Hi all!

So it's been awhile since I've been on TT. I have to say that I was more prepared to take the exams then everyone else, thank you TT!!! I passed on the 1st try :) Just a recap - I went through Swift Academy in AZ, in Nov, I did 3wks & had to repeat a week #2 (skills) for not passing my evaluations... then on my 3rd (road) week I didn't pass my evaluations again... unfortunately I got sent home because the next weeks class was too full. 6 weeks later I finally got called back and graduated this time around!!! woohoo!!! Now to get driving :)

I'll give you props, Alohamomma....you stuck it out...went back...redid...and proved to yourself and everyone else that YOU CAN DRIVE TRUCK....

CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!!!!

Now on to the next part... And keep checkin' in with us...we really do care..... And if you get in my neck of the woods..OR/WA...ya'll better hollar, so I can buy you a cup of coffee or tea....

Back at this again! I never gave up just life issues came up. I am heading back to school in March Found a brand new school so they are just as nervous as I am!! SRT!! cant wait to finally test out and get out there.. I will update my journey from Idaho to Arkansas and let y'all know what is going on!! I never gave up and I never will.. seek and ye shall find and that is what I did..

Back at this again! I never gave up just life issues came up. I am heading back to school in March Found a brand new school so they are just as nervous as I am!! SRT!! cant wait to finally test out and get out there.. I will update my journey from Idaho to Arkansas and let y'all know what is going on!! I never gave up and I never will.. seek and ye shall find and that is what I did..

UPDATE: I got a phone call from SRT today and I guess they rescheduled me for an earlier class I will be arriving in Arkansas around the 16th of Feb!! sooo much to do!!

Oh, Lil Spud...girl, you gotta pack...and repack...and pack...and repack....theres a pack list Items To Pack to help you out...but we all know girls need to take "other things"... Keep us updated while you are in school, training, and all the stuff .....everyone wants to know....

GOOD LUCK TRUCKIN' SISTER !!!

Absolutely loving this new adventure. Found a wonderful teammate, finished my training and have dealt with some of the hardest issues we face being away from loved ones. Hoping to get home for the first time in 5 months come February. Found out I-80 through Wyoming sucks this time if year.