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.
We pull back the curtain on harassment in trucking training with safety expert James Lewis, exposing why cases rarely see daylight, how company incentives can reward silence, and what concrete steps actually protect trainees. Practical tools, safer entry paths, and a direct plan to call the police first when lines are crossed.
• defining assault clearly and when to dial 911
• why HR minimizes complaints and how subsidies distort incentives
• real cases from major carriers and what patterns repeat
• red flags in trainer behavior and power dynamics
• how to document incidents with dates, recordings, and messages
• safer training models without team driving or overnight proximity
• paying and prioritizing experienced female trainers
• alternatives to mega-carrier pipelines via community college and regional fleets
• emergency exit planning, funds, and rapid self-removal strategies
• holding companies accountable with honest records and enforcement
RAINN: You can call 1-800-656-HOPE. As you may not know, I am a board member for Real Women in Trucking. If you have encountered any sexual assault or sexual harassment and you need someone to talk to, you can reach out to one of us. We are always open to listen and help you navigate what is normally a very stressful situation
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