Truckin' with Tamie
Truckin' with Tamie
Podcast Description
From CEOs to mechanics to truck drivers, women are revolutionizing the transportation industry. Tune in to "Truckin' with Tamie" where host Tamie explores the ins and outs of the sector, showcasing how this formerly male-dominated field is now opening its doors to women worldwide.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes such as female empowerment in trucking, industry challenges, and personal resilience, with episodes addressing topics like legal disputes in trucking ventures, overcoming generational barriers, and the fight against human trafficking. Specific examples include Tezra Scott's experience with a fraudulent trucking startup, Marie Norris's journey as a fourth-generation truck driver, and Desiree Wood advocating for safer working conditions for women.
From CEOs to mechanics to truck drivers, women are revolutionizing the transportation industry. Tune in to “Truckin’ with Tamie” where host Tamie explores the ins and outs of trucking, showcasing how this formerly male-dominated field is now opening its doors to women worldwide. We cover the issues affecting women entering the industry for the first time, CDL Schools and training programs, and adjusting to life on the road. We will interview women in various positions in the trucking industry, and get the real scoop on what to expect as a woman in this field.
Surviving life in a 70-square-foot space with your truck trainer requires careful planning and consideration—especially when it comes to what you should leave at home. Drawing from years of experience as both trainee and trainer, Tamie dives deep into the dos and don'ts of packing for your trainer truck adventure.
Those massive hard-shell suitcases might seem essential for weeks on the road, but where exactly will you store them? Your trainer's truck isn't equipped with walk-in closets or overhead compartments. Instead, soft duffel bags that can be compressed and tucked away make much more sense in the limited space available.
Kitchen appliances are another major no-no that new drivers frequently get wrong. That George Foreman grill might seem like a good idea until it trips the inverter and knocks out power to essential systems. And let's talk about smells—whether it's tuna sandwiches, unwashed gym clothes, or heavy cologne, strong odors become monumentally invasive when you're sharing such tight quarters.
Entertainment options should be minimal and personal. Leave the gaming consoles, Bluetooth speakers, and—yes, it's happened—portable movie projectors at home. Your focus should be on learning, not turning your trainer's professional space into your personal recreation room. And those sentimental items like guitars, lucky rock collections, or oversized stuffed animals? They'll just take up precious space that you simply don't have.
Ready to hit the road with your trainer? Listen now to avoid the rookie mistakes that could make those crucial training weeks uncomfortable for everyone involved. Your trainer will thank you, and your experience will be so much better when you're not crammed in with unnecessary stuff!
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