Trucker Desiree - The Hardest Part of Trucking

Desiree talks about the hardest part of trucking and about being a Woman behind the Wheel of a Big RIg

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[mjfmjf111]

I have viewed many of your videos and listened to much of your varied commentaries. I applaude you for your convictions and professionalism while appreciating how difficult it must be for women, attractive ones nonetheless-such as yourself, in such a male dominated industry. I wish you many safe runs and a Merry Christmas!!!

[TruckerDesiree]

@mjfmjf111 Thanks... You Too! marry Christmas

[whiteribbonman1]

My younger brother is a trucker, based out of Fresno Cal, and I had no idea there was any adverse bahavior toward women in trucking. That is what my user name is about. The International White Ribbon Campaign. . . . . . . . .ending violence against women, worldwide. I learned about it from a very special Australian lady facebook friend of mine. How are things now? I take it you are still a driver? On to another of your videos. :)

[TruckerDesiree]

@whiteribbonman1 I currently maintain several awareness raising efforts in social media , 1 in particular is a Facebook "LIKE" Page called "Real Women Truckers" a couple blogs & twitter accounts. I am off the road commercially at this time after having a pretty severe injury. I have found that many women who enter trucking do originate from some sort of domestic violence situation in their past. Trucking provides a sense of freedom but getting through the training IN TACT remains a huge hurdle.

[whiteribbonman1]

@TruckerDesiree YOU'RE a busy lady even though you're not in a tractor these days! I had no idea that some women turn to trucking because of domenstic violence! I guess work is always a place to go to get away, just harder if you have kids. I have one left in school. The "training IN TACT" bit. . . . . am I correct that you mean the company provided type is the huge hurdle? My brother wants to be a trainer for women, but I just smile that his company won't let him. Hope you are healing okay!

[TruckerDesiree]

@whiteribbonman1 Yes, it is ironic that there is freedom from being in a co-dependant domestic violence living situation if you can survive truck driver training & go off solo. There is a deep sense of pride and accomplishment that many Women tell me they feel after emerging from ... once they become successful at trucking.

[mjfmjf111]

@TruckerDesiree

You are welcome. I meant every word I said. I hope to meet you one day out on the road...

[pearsonee]

@moneyman237952 I agree 100 percent in trucking your life just comes to a complete stand still life and family members just pass you bye.

[TruckerDesiree]

@mogges1 Good Point!

[mogges1]

One more point, what you do on a truck doesn't just effect you. IT EFFECTS EVERY DRIVER OUT THERE.