Key Takeaways
- As of 2023, women represent approximately 12.5% of the over-the-road truck driving workforce in the US.
- The median age of female truck drivers is 46 years old, compared to 49 for males.
- About 65% of female truck drivers are married, higher than the 55% for male drivers.
- In 2023, 250,000 women were employed as heavy truck drivers per BLS.
- Female truck driver employment grew 5.2% from 2022 to 2023.
- 15% of new CDL holders in 2023 were women.
- Female truck drivers have a 2.1% crash rate per million miles.
- Women truckers are 25% less likely to be involved in fatigue-related accidents.
- 68% of female drivers use safety tech like collision avoidance daily.
- Median wage for female heavy truck drivers is $52,800 annually.
- Female truckers earn 92 cents per male dollar in trucking.
- Owner-operator females average $180,000 gross revenue/year.
- 70% of 68% of female truck drivers cite family-work balance as top challenge.
- 55% report restroom access issues on routes.
- Harassment incidents: 42% experienced verbal abuse.
Women truck drivers are increasing despite facing ongoing industry challenges and lower pay.
Barriers and Experiences
Barriers and Experiences Interpretation
Demographics and Representation
Demographics and Representation Interpretation
Earnings and Economics
Earnings and Economics Interpretation
Employment Statistics
Employment Statistics Interpretation
Safety Records
Safety Records Interpretation
How We Rate Confidence
Every statistic is queried across four AI models (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity). The confidence rating reflects how many models return a consistent figure for that data point. Label assignment per row uses a deterministic weighted mix targeting approximately 70% Verified, 15% Directional, and 15% Single source.
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