2016 Reader Profile
© 2016 Randall-Reilly
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cargo...LIVES. Any load a truck transports can be replaced again at the warehouse; human life
cannot. My CB handle is The Runaway Bride because I've been with several trucking companies. I
only 'date' a company; I've not yet found one I'm eager to marry till death do us part. With
numerous safety courses, videos, orientations attended, I have never heard the word "YIELD"
used, not even in the Keller series which is the industry standard. Greyhound stressed YIELD to
ALL, but the big rigs are driven by pushy types. Even amongst ourselves there is no consideration
extended to female or male truck drivers. I could go on forever and a day, however, I am certain
you understand my point. My biggest pet peeve with other rig drivers is driving alongside forever
and a day before passing. CDL handbook states passing will be done in a safe and expeditious
manner. Greyhound stated 'two high profile vehicles should not be within 100' of another.' That's
one standard the trucking industry should research and adopt. Thanks so much for this
opportunity. Sharon Carter
I feel being a woman truck driver is a great job you get to travel and see the country while making
a good living for yourself.
My husband drove for Walmart for 20 years and I worked as a driver coordinator. I always
admired my husband and had the upmost respect for him. I got my CDL's in April 2015 but wished I
would have done it years ago. I love my job and wished people showed more respect to us and do
each other.
