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Post by Cullyn Of Cerrmor on Oct 19, 2014 14:56:25 GMT 9.5
Meet South Australia’s female truckies driving the state forward
ELISA BLACK THE ADVERTISER OCTOBER 19, 2014 12:00AMLIFESTYLE IT’S bloody hot and often dusty, the hours are long, and the flies are out of control, but there’s clearly something about trucking that is attractive to the increasing numbers of women who are joining the fold. Is it the chance for contemplation? The long hours of solitude that let the mind wander and create? Or is it the great money that you can earn out on the road? “Nah,” says livestock driver Linda Brooks, 46, of Gawler. “I just like driving big trucks.” Since she turned 19 and got behind the big wheel for the first time, Linda has driven trucks, worked in factories, and poured drinks behind bars. But the road always tempts her back. She has been driving livestock B-doubles for Lucindale-based Trans Australian for almost three years and during an average week will cover around 4000km. “I enjoy the driving and the travelling, getting to see the countryside,” the mother of four and grandmother said. Click Here to Read More:
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Post by TellingBird on Apr 2, 2015 3:50:38 GMT 9.5
Would have liked to see photos of these female truckers!
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Post by Epi on Apr 2, 2015 4:19:21 GMT 9.5
Follow the link. I think you would agree Mrs C looks better.
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Post by Willow on Apr 6, 2015 11:56:15 GMT 9.5
and they say the women are better drivers - more patient and safer
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Post by Cullyn Of Cerrmor on Apr 6, 2015 20:02:24 GMT 9.5
and they say the women are better drivers - more patient and safer Yeah that's why they are hiring more women to drive the big trucks in the mines.
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Post by toetapping on Apr 23, 2015 13:36:21 GMT 9.5
It is darn hot and those flies in South Australia's outback. Making big money..
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