Women Truck Drivers In America
Oct 15, 2019 09:17:45 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
I was surprised to discover that in America, there are approximately 235,000 women truck drivers. And, I don't mean the Ford F-150 or the Dodge Ram. I'm talking about loaded down 18 wheelers that travel thousands of miles annually. When women were asked why they wanted to be truck drivers. Their primary reason was equal pay. Next, was the thrill of the job. I have met a few male 18 wheeler drivers. And, they tell me that the job can be gruesome and tiring at times. That's because you are always expected to make schedule. I only have met one 18 wheeler woman driver. A husband and wife team. Women drivers, I'm certain, have to meet the same requirements as the men.
Oct 15, 2019 09:23:38 #
It is a dangerous occupation. Just as "Large Marge". She'll tell you.
--Bob
--Bob
mas24 wrote:
I was surprised to discover that in America, there... (show quote)
Oct 15, 2019 09:46:42 #
Oct 15, 2019 09:54:48 #
I've trained about a thousand truck drivers in my life. About 10% of them were women. Most common reason was availability of jobs and equal pay. No one cited the good food, social life, or stress of the job as a reason. A few wanted to spend more time with their husbands/partners. A few for the travel. And a large percentage to get away from men.
Oct 15, 2019 10:11:20 #
Oct 15, 2019 10:58:30 #
cyclespeed wrote:
Why is this here?
Because it can be?!
I believe the real question should be, what's the point?
Oct 15, 2019 11:34:11 #
cyclespeed wrote:
Why is this here?
Maybe to aggravate morons.?
Apparently some feel that their permission or approval is needed to post in Chit-Chat....
Oct 15, 2019 12:18:42 #
Oct 15, 2019 13:25:06 #
mas24 wrote:
I was surprised to discover that in America, there... (show quote)
Not surprising at all. Yeah it is a hard occupation at times. Esp for those with a house and family - away for long periods of time unless you are a local short haul driver. During the years my Dad was a driver we often didn't see him for a week or two.
So young couples without kids or older couples with kids off to college or on their own have a well paying job that keeps them together. Lets them see more of the country than most people will ever see etc.
And why is this here on UHH please note the section title "General Chit-Chat (non-photography talk).
Get a dictionary, look it up or get a bright third grader to explain it - non-photography means it is for stuff other than photography.
Yes I am a retired grumpy old classroom teacher who expects more out of adults than I did my students.
Plus there is a site named "Quora" I have been on lately, but may drop because it is bad for my nerves and blood pressure where a huge % of the posters make the worst people on UHH look godd.
Oct 15, 2019 14:04:40 #
robertjerl wrote:
Not surprising at all. Yeah it is a hard occupati... (show quote)
LOL! Could be worse...I am married 48 years to a retired teacher with 39 years of grumpiness experience.
Oct 15, 2019 14:49:52 #
DaveO wrote:
LOL! Could be worse...I am married 48 years to a retired teacher with 39 years of grumpiness experience.
Hey "grumpy" can be a useful tool in and out of the classroom. Esp if you have a few bright students who figure out it is mostly an act.
I had a group of bright young ladies come up to my desk after one "performance" with some problem children and they pointed at my poster of a very angry Kodiak and said "Your want everyone to think that is you. But you are really more like Winnie the Poo." "Don't worry, we won't tell those fools." I had just finished a go around with said "fools". I got after them for goofing off and disturbing the class. "Why are you always on our case? You never get after that bunch of chicks." Do they ever break my rules or disturb the class? "No" See you figured it out, break the rules or be irritating I get on your case, follow the rules and play nice I don't get on your case. "Oh, yeah, I guess so." Their work habits and behavior did improve after that and they liked me not being on their case so it improved even more. And so did their grades.
Oct 15, 2019 15:07:30 #
robertjerl wrote:
Hey "grumpy" can be a useful tool in and... (show quote)
My wife was generally a no nonsense educator and as you well know, reputation is a large part of the battle. I still watch my step!
Oct 15, 2019 16:35:39 #
Considering the size of the US and the amount of cross country freight I am surprised there are so few. The UK probably have more coming in from Europe, but we also have a fairly long history of female HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) drivers. Pre and post War. From public service vehicles (Buses, Library buses) to Recovery vehicles and Heavy industry transporter vehicles.
Driving may be long hours but the actual 'physical strength' needed is well within the average ability.
have fun
Driving may be long hours but the actual 'physical strength' needed is well within the average ability.
have fun
Oct 15, 2019 21:13:20 #
DaveO wrote:
My wife was generally a no nonsense educator and as you well know, reputation is a large part of the battle. I still watch my step!
Yes, I know, at the schools taught at I became one of the teachers they sent the problems to. They told me, you will either straighten them out, keep them controlled or drive them to transfer or drop out.
It also got me the "pleasure" of running the after school detention hall for a few years. I used music to make them not want to ever come back to detention, classical, big band, Frank Sinatra etc. One day I played a CD of the Black Watch Pipe and Drums. I look over and this gang member is stomping his feet, pounding his fists on his knees and tossing his head around doing "silent" screams. I walked over by him and he looked up and said "This stuff makes me want to go out and have a fight!" Then he went back to his more or less silent freak out attack while the other students enjoyed the free show. Then came a lone piper doing "Amazing Grace" and "Flowers of the Forest". He looked like a little child who had lost their favorite toy. "Play the other stuff, those make me want to cry."
Oct 15, 2019 23:28:45 #
With selections like that, I'd have been in detention every day.
--Bob
--Bob
robertjerl wrote:
Yes, I know, at the schools taught at I became one... (show quote)
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