Frito-Lay female driver reaches milestone

rookietrucker · Apr 15, 2009

Frito-Lay female driver reaches milestone

As one of only two females out of the 88 drivers at Beloits Frito-Lay plant, Deb Davis has pulled ahead of the pack. She was recently honored for having driven 2 million miles without an accident, roughly the equivalent of nine round trips from Earth to the moon. (Frito-Lay photo)

By HILLARY GAVAN
The Associated Press
4/15/2009
BELOIT, Wis. Once she took the wheel, Deb Davis knew it was meant to be.

Frito-Lays over-the-road driver called her 34-year career with Frito-Lay a dream come true. Davis said her late mother only dreamed of being a truck driver herself, and was thrilled when her daughter had the opportunity to take to the road.

As one of only two females out of the 88 drivers at Beloits Frito-Lay plant, Davis has pulled ahead of the pack. She was recently honored for having driven 2 million miles without an accident, roughly the equivalent of nine round trips from Earth to the moon.

Its a rare accomplishment for any over-the-road driver, but especially for a woman in an industry that is only 12 to 15 percent female. Davis co-workers, however, arent surprised with her performance.

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simplyred1962 · Apr 15, 2009

You go, girl!!!!

Lonesome7.3 · Apr 15, 2009

That is so cool.

Texas-Nana · Apr 15, 2009

Awesome indeed!

groovemachine · Apr 16, 2009

She doesnt mind lending fellow drivers a hand either. One snowy Thanksgiving weekend she ran into a carload of stranded girls. After she called a tow truck for them and sent them on their way, she was later commended by the girls mother, who sent a thank-you note to Frito-Lay.

Nice to read a good story like this every now and then.

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