New To This... ADVICE PLEASE

K, so momma and daddy were both truckers, both retired now.. I start my classes the 27th to start for PAM any advice yall can give a fellow female driver that my momma wouldn't know about seeing as how she been out of the loop for a while now? Like how's "that time of the month work in a big rig?" or the best places to shower? anybody run for PAM.. and do any of yall run teams with your significant other? That's what the plan is to drive Team with my husband we are both excited to start.

Like how's "that time of the month work in a big rig?"

I get horrendous cramps the first day or so, all I can say is Aleve/Tylenol and a good audiobook to take your mind off things. Carry ziplock bags to dispose of tampon/pad when you're not near a restroom (husband's driving and you're passing through Nowhere, New Mexico).

best places to shower

Pilot/Flying J tend to have the best showers in my opinion, Love's are hit and miss and TA/Petro tend to be dated. Where you shower will really depend on who you fuel at the most, which varies by company and region.

do any of yall run teams with your significant other?

I drive team with my fiancé (soon to be husband). It's great, the best job either of us has ever had and has put us in a position where we will be buying our first house in cash next year at the ripe old age of 25. Team driving takes a lot of effort and sacrifice, but it is incredibly rewarding (both fiscally and emotionally) when you do it right.

Thanks, that is very helpful, not a lot of people on here are there? I was expecting more than one reply (not that yours wasn't helpful, because it was, i just like hearing multiple opinions lol)

Thanks, that is very helpful, not a lot of people on here are there? I was expecting more than one reply (not that yours wasn't helpful, because it was, i just like hearing multiple opinions lol)

There aren't too many female drivers who actively post on this forum. Myself, Sue D., Rainy, RedGator, and ChickieMonster come to mind but that's about it. Unfortunately there just aren't a ton of women in this industry.

Yeah, I can only imagine. Due to all the **** women get about their driving I'm surprised that there are as many as there are honestly... So you said you and you're fiance are team drivers. I've heard alot of **** about how teaming sucks because the truck is always moving and you have to alternate sleep and stuff.. I hope I'm not getting to personal when I ask this if I am you can just tell me it's nonna my business, but how's sex work for yall... if you say yall don't have any well this may not be for me cause if I don't get at least once a week i'll be cranky and mean.. I'm just kidding of course because i made the commitment to myself to do it but that is a legit question because being with each other but never seeing each other and never having sex sounds like it wouldn't be a very happy life, I could only imagine there's arguing and fighting involved if sex is non existant lol

Sorry for the late reply, this must have escaped my notice.

So you said you and you're fiance are team drivers. I've heard alot of **** about how teaming sucks because the truck is always moving and you have to alternate sleep and stuff

Not going to lie to you, teaming is difficult at times. It is a hard life to adjust to. However, it is also an amazing, rewarding, fantastically unique career that will be unlike anything you've ever done. I literally get paid to listen to books and music and see the country; all while hanging out with my best friend.

We tend not to alternate sleep. I drive nights and he drives days; this is what works for us and what we like. Of course, due to time zones, appointment times, and random delays, we don't always stay on schedule but we try. We don't enjoy switching back and forth although this does work for some teams.

I hope I'm not getting to personal when I ask this if I am you can just tell me it's nonna my business, but how's sex work for yall... if you say yall don't have any well this may not be for me cause if I don't get at least once a week i'll be cranky and mean.

There is no reason you can't have sex every day while teaming, if you make that a priority. Once a week should be more than easy to accomplish. There are JIT loads that won't allow you time, but you can make time on your 30 minute break if you're both open to that. During the first several weeks to months of driving your sex life might suffer slightly because you will both simply be so tired and overwhelmed by the stresses of the job. After that, things should return to whatever they are normally for you.

because being with each other but never seeing each other and never having sex sounds like it wouldn't be a very happy life, I could only imagine there's arguing and fighting involved if sex is non existant lol

Unless you are a Stepford wife I can guarantee you will argue at some point on the truck. It is a fact of life for teams who are romantic partners. Expect it and prepare for it, because it will happen. The great thing is, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. I am closer to my fiance now then I ever was before we started teaming.

I'm no stepford wife, but when does the fighting start? Three months in a truck environment now and we still laugh our a**es off! But then, in two years we've never argued either.

I'm no stepford wife, but when does the fighting start? Three months in a truck environment now and we still laugh our a**es off! But then, in two years we've never argued either.

I guess you're the exception that proves the rule. I know many couples who team and all of them argue occasionally, myself and fiancé included. If you don't fight, that's great! It'll be that much easier for you both. God knows it's not any fun arguing on the truck, anyway--it's impossible to slam a curtain!

I haven't even become a student yet, much less am trucking, but I already considered the monthly thang. TBH, I don't want to deal with it at all.... with changing every 2 hours or whatever. Used to be on Depo shots a few years ago, my flows had halted. This time, in preparation, I just decided to do the Nexplanon implant route 2 weeks -- I'm good for 3 yrs and hopefully no more flows!

One thing I hear about partners and traveling -- that's when you'll *know* if you guys can get along: when you're stuck with each other on roadies! If I ever decide to marry, I'm going on a roadie adventure with him first.... just to make sure I don't end up wanting to kill him or something.