[Jax3683]

It seems like most of the stories I hear of Lady drivers are those who are teaming with their husbands...

I'm curious to know about some of you ladies who drive by yourself! (Something I am contemplating doing...)

Do you have a dog or another companion with you?

Do you feel safe out there alone?

I've ridden along with my husband plenty over the years, but have never been out there alone... I love the lifestyle, and I am anxious to get going on the road! But a bit nervous about the being alone thing!

[LadyNorthStar]

I run alone, never had a problem. I run in the North though and its quite different up here.

[4roses]

I've driven team and solo .... only a couple of the times have I ever felt uncomfortable while going solo ... I was sitting in a rest area and that horrible feeling came over me ( this isn't a safe place to be ) - so I pulled out and found a safer place to sleep. Use your common sense - lock your doors always day and night. I've always walked with confidence, kept my eyes open to who was around me and my truck. There's several things you can do to make your life on the road much safer.

I didn't have a pet with me the last time I was solo, but I'm thinking seriously about taking my dog with me later ... more so to keep me company.... You can drive solo safely ....

[MichiganBlonde38]

I also drive solo... I've never had any problems either.

[marcel27208]

My mom drives solo(PTL) and shes been driving for 18 years and she says she's never had a problem

[Jax3683]

Thank you all!

I'm not too worried about it, although I'm definately debating taking a dog for company! (My company does allow pets, already checked into that!)

[GirlnamedShannon]

I've never had any real trouble but I've left places I didn't feel comfortable just to be able to sleep better. I've taken my dog with me for company but pets can be a hassle at times and I took her with me more when I was home every weekend, for her sake and mine. Some suggestions though: Loop your seatbelts through the door handles when you go to sleep, it just makes me feel better (especially in places like Dallas when there are an equal number of crackheads and lot lizards as there are drivers), if it's late and you know the only parking is going to be in the north 40, pull through the fuel island (no, I'm not saying block it, I'm saying pull all the way through as if you have fueled) and go inside to get whatever you may need for the night; this will save walking from the very back of the lot, alone; get a port-a-potty to avoid using rest area restrooms, to save time stopping and parking through the day and having to ''beat your bladder'' to get inside to a restroom in the morning.

Most importantly, don't walk through the parking lot, day or night, like you're apologizing for being there; make eye contact and be aware of your surroundings at all times.

[Jax3683]

Shannon,
Walking from the clear back of the lot to the front was my biggest fear *lol* I love the idea of pulling through the fuel island! And I also like the idea of a port-a-potty of sorts. I'll have to look into one of those as well!

I hear all these horrible rumors of women needing to carry a tire thumper EVERYWHERE they go! But I just love life on the road and wanted to be able to continue this journey... Preferably without the tire thumper permenantly attatched!

[Windwalker]

Judo lessons... Karate lessons... a squirt-gun with soapy water... I've seen women driving that acted, almost, like they DARED someone to try something... Nothing happened to them. I've been known to have short conversations with women in the building and out of it, but I'm BUYING my truck, and maintaining it... Don't I have trouble enough already???? :shock:

[Soladad]

I drive solo and have had no problems except shippers/receivers that don't expect a lady driver pulling into their docks. Act like a professional, dress appropriately for the job and you will be treated like a professional driver you are.

Soladad