Help My Wife's Going trucking!!!

Hey Brad - best of luck to you and to your wife. Are you in the Air Force, just asking because my dad was (retired) and he was sent to Afghanistan twice? Anyway, I'm sure you'll get all the answers to your question soon, this is a great place with alot of wonderful people. It sounds like your wife is a tough cookie, she'll be fine (the dog sounds like lots of help too) lol. I wish you both all the luck in the world! ...................Lori

 

Hi Brad,

Can you tell me what companies your wife has found that will accept pets?
The ones I have found are Interstate, USxpress and thats about it so far. Central Refridgeration used to take them but the recruiter just told me that they have stopped due to to much idling to keep the cabin cool or warm.
Interstate charges a $750 deposit. They take out $100 per check until its paid and $600 is refundable if the truck is clean.

USxpress charges a $500 non-refundable. $50 is taken out of each check till its paid. Neither one has a weight limit. If you want a cat on the Interstate truck you have to declaw their front paws. I think with your wife having a dog with her she will be ahead of the game.. safer. I am planning on going solo.

 

1. What are some of the problems you have seen or experienced with female drivers. We have quite a few LTL female drivers where I work and I can't think of a time we had any problem with women drivers. If anything they usually put the men in their place...lol
2. What problems have you seen female drivers have because they are female? I have seen absolutely NONE
3. What are some of the companies that she should stay away from? ( I know that Swift is probably one of these) Everyone has a different opinion on companies. I suggest you look at the links provided to the forums suggested....http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/report-a-bad-trucking-company-here/ and also http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/discuss-your-favorite-trucking-company-here/
4. What companies should she definetly consider? (first driving as a solo then later as team when I come home). ( I know that most people seem to like Roehl)
5. What are some of the safety concerns you would have and what would you do to mitagate these concerns? This is a good article about women truckers. YOU and your wife might find this interesting and informative.http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/2006-09-09-women-truckers_x.htm

 

Your lucky it wasn't recently - you'd be charged with sexual harrassment!! lol

 

LOL! I hope I don't have any of those moments! I guess they'll happen, but so far have managed to get past them.............

 

Brad ~ Bonnie is right 99% will help......yeah you have to get past the growling LOL I have been to many truckstops and have had to walk at night to the restroom....I have never been bothered or anything. Do warn her to turn off the cb while sitting in a truckstop....uuggggg LOL but they dont bother anyone. Its all talk nothing else. She will do fine and dont worry cuz you need to get back so yall can team up.

 

BTW, you're wife will be just fine! She has what it takes to do a great job!