Comments on: Why don’t more women work in trucking?

By: Brad Cooney

Brad Cooney — Mon, 13 May 2024 12:41:41 +0000

My issue regarding this matter is the insurance companies. I have had two women ready and able to drive my trucks but the insurance company has refused to let me hire them due to lack of experience. This has become a huge issue for my company and I assume others. How are these women supposed to get the experience if I can’t hire them?

By: Terry Dalley

Terry Dalley — Thu, 09 May 2024 15:10:40 +0000

Women don’t want to work in trucking.

By: Stephen Webster

Stephen Webster — Wed, 08 May 2024 22:04:58 +0000

I would not want my wife or daughter if I had one to work over the road. Some of the better local in-house drivers milk Co ops that pay at fair hourly wage and overtime with same locations to pickup and deliver at and home maybe 5 nights or days if working night shift. I have beaten up when parked in a bad area had trouble to find a bathroom. I can only think of a few companies like Gaylea and home hardware that are a good choice for women. I would strongly recommend a different line of work until truck drivers are better treated.