Posted on Sep 20, 2021
Truck Driving Has Long Been A Man's World. Meet The Women Changing That
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Driving trucks has historically been a male-driven profession, but if Pamela Williams has her way, that will soon change.
"Guys, you better watch out, 'cause this right here is a women's industry from now on," says Williams, a truck driver and instructor with DSC Training Academy in Jackson, Mississippi.
Williams is one of a record number of women who are hitting the road as strong demand for everything from iPads to cars has led to a skyrocketing demand for drivers to transport the goods.
At the same time, many of the men who traditionally held truck driving jobs have yet to return, leading to a severe shortage of drivers across the industry.
That has opened up opportunities for women, who were disproportionately hit by layoffs during the pandemic, especially in restaurants and service sector jobs.
Driving trucks has historically been a male-driven profession, but if Pamela Williams has her way, that will soon change.
"Guys, you better watch out, 'cause this right here is a women's industry from now on," says Williams, a truck driver and instructor with DSC Training Academy in Jackson, Mississippi.
Williams is one of a record number of women who are hitting the road as strong demand for everything from iPads to cars has led to a skyrocketing demand for drivers to transport the goods.
At the same time, many of the men who traditionally held truck driving jobs have yet to return, leading to a severe shortage of drivers across the industry.
That has opened up opportunities for women, who were disproportionately hit by layoffs during the pandemic, especially in restaurants and service sector jobs.
Truck Driving Has Long Been A Man's World. Meet The Women Changing That
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel GOD Bless you; Ladies! And, may GOD ALMIGHTY HIMSELF; both Eternally and Infinitely Bless you; Ms. Pamela Williams!
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I had a sister-in-law (she passed in 2006) that drove the big rigs for over 30 years. My brother and her teamed up in 1980, married, and drove as a team until they retired in 1995. She could handle a ruck as well as any man.
RIP, Chris.
RIP, Chris.
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