They ignored symptoms, and almost half of female truck drivers said they hadn’t been satisfied with health care on the road.
Potential issue specific for female truck drivers is Pre Menstrual Syndrome (PMS). Behavioral and emotional changes can endanger your relationship with the others in trucking business, including managers, drivers and customers.
Except dealing with cycle related health issues, female truck drivers must plan ahead their hygiene needs. This means carrying hygiene items and getting informed about adequate truck stops.
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Advices for Women on the Road
Unfortunately, the reality is that female truck drivers can be guys target. Don’t think it’s just a women’s issue. It’s all part of the job. Men also have their safety concerns, and following tips are absolutely applicable for them.
- Always keep your rig doors locked, no matter if you are in or out of the truck.
- Not everybody have to know that you’re traveling alone
- Stay on the main roads and don’t use shortcuts
- Carry a mobile phone with you all the time
- Do not dress provocatively
- Avoid remote rest places, especially at night
- Pet is a great idea, for safety and loneliness
- Keep informed your family and friends about your movement all the time
Women In Trucking Association – WIT
