Celebrating Women in Truck Driving
As a woman truck driver, you may feel isolated or even set apart from your male colleagues. But women have actually been in the trucking industry for nearly 100 years!
- America’s first female trucker, Lillie McGee Drennan, took the wheel back in 1929.
- Data compiled byWomen in Trucking reveals that women comprise over 12% of commercial drivers. This is a steady increase from previous years, which is excellent news.
- It’s not just female truckers who are on the rise. We’re seeingmore women in dispatcher and truck support roles, too!
Technological Advancements Draw Female Truckers
There’s no doubt that long, solo drives can be challenging. And from a safety perspective, they can also be daunting to women. But tech advancements are making the industry more accessible to females. Advancements that serve our female trucker workforce include:
- Modern, simple to use transmission
- Improved visibility in all trucks
- Upgraded communication
- Enhanced entertainment and facilities
For a woman truck driver, better visibility and improved communication can help them feel safer on the road. That’s why, at Chief, we do everything we can to support women in trucking. From modern facilities to premium equipment, you won’t feel lost or alone when you join Chief.
