Well I Am Thinking About Going Back Out On The Road. So How Is It Now After 10 Years Away .

ok girls really now how bad is it out there. when I first started we didn't have but few showers. someone tell me is it better or not? last time I was out it was hard to find somewhere to park and sleep with the new laws they put in. truck stops would fill fast. so has a lot changed

ok girls really now how bad is it out there. when I first started we didn't have but few showers. someone tell me is it better or not? last time I was out it was hard to find somewhere to park and sleep with the new laws they put in. truck stops would fill fast. so has a lot changed

That is a good question I would like to know as well as an upcoming student. Having traveled a lot personally, I have seen a lot more women truckers and noticed a lot of truck stops with signs for women's showers. So that has been encouraging but still worried about it in more remote areas.

Truck stops fill up VERY quickly as most truckers start looking for a place to park around 3-4 in the afternoon. Mind you, they started before dawn too. As far as showers go, the larger truck stop chains usually have several showers but I have not run across any for women only. However, they are cleaned after each person showers and they are not like a high school locker room....all are individual. That being said make sure you get something to use for shower shoes because you don't want to run the risk of getting a foot fungal infection. I would also recommend getting a travel blow dryer because they don't typically have them. I have short hair but I don't like to go back to the truck with wet hair in cold weather. Hope this helps!