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Found this article from Driver Women by Lee Tuveson and thought some people would get a kick out of the things on the list.

Here is her back ground first. She is a former corporate trainer and teacher and has been around the industry since 1995. She has come up her 2009 Top Ten Dumbest Questions From Truck Drivers. We listed just the good ones and then one of our own:

1. “Should I drive when I’m asleep?”
2. “When a driver’s asleep, shouldn’t they know to pull over?”
3. “How can you tell you about to fall asleep?”
4. “I hit a deer, can i keep it?”
5. “What does CDL stand for?”
6. “If a tire catches fire should I blow it out?”
7. “Golden girl, if you were a woman I’d ask you to be my co-driver”
8. “What is my tax exempt code, Truckers don’t pay taxes right?”

Here is probably my all time favorite line that I’ve heard from a trucking professional-

“Can you call them and tell them their phone isn’t working?”

A BIG congratulations is in order for Deb Davis, a female truck driver from Wisconsin who recently achieved the 2 million mile mark without an accident.  That’s a significant achievement for any driver, let alone a woman.  The trucking industry is comprised of just about 15% of females and  Davis is only one of two drivers (out of 88) for her company.
Click here to read more about Deb Davis.

The Women in Trucking Association, an organization that supports the employment of women in the trucking industry, has formed a collaborative partnership with YRC Worldwide Inc. to address the obstacles currently faced by female drivers. In addition, the partnership will focus on the misconceptions and stereotypes that have traditionally deterred women from obtaining truck jobs.

Specific goals of the alliance include:

• Create and administer a national survey to analyze the views of female truckers on a myriad of issues including workplace environment, driving training, job satisfaction, and more.
• Expand and further develop current recruiting programs designed to encourage women to join the truck driving industry and fill a variety of positions.
• Improve training measures and the industry work environment for women.
• Develop information and literature (i.e. pamphlets, booklets, etc.) that address the safety issues female drivers face.
• Beginning open communication with major truck stops and the travel center industry to create environments that are more female-friendly. This would include improvements in safety, cleanliness, and available facilities.

If you would like to learn more, visit the official Women in Trucking website.