On the road with Mexico’s female truck drivers - BBC 100 Women, BBC World Service Documentaries

[@Creativetruths]

I understand when Clara says…you feel like you belong! I feel the same way. I feel privileged to be able to be part of this family of truck drivers and very happy that I am blessed to be surrounded by great men who are willing to help and are very respectful and kind. I’m not a long haul driver; I transport wood chips but still, this new career is making me very proud to be part of this fraternity. It might be intimidating at first, but no more. It takes very strong women to do what Clara and Liszt are doing. I clearly don’t have the courage necessary to do that! :) Hats off to you ladies!

[@tkx86]

I am an Australian Heavy Combination driver myself and most folks only last 6 months in the industry before quitting. It is not lack of money, there is good money to be made. It is the lack of social life, the fatigue on days off you feel where you need a solid days rest to start to feel on a normal level of energy again. It is a harder job than many realise. It is not just steering a wheel like you steer a car. You are always reading traffic and predicting with high accuracy what people are going to do and not do. You are regulated to a high degree with fines that would make a millionaire start to weep. To all brothers and sisters of the road. Safe travels.

[@stevebell4906]

Glad for you that you can say the money is good in your country... Here in the USA most Drivers are lucky to average minimum wage....I need to explain than often over one half of the tasks are unpaid...Basically Free but being preformed by the Driver...Pre Trip and Post Trip Inspections..Tires...loading and unloading...Fingerprinting...Breaking down and re-stacking...pallets to please the shipper and receiver....Tarping and un tarping....securing and un securing the loads....spotting trailers ...sweeping out empty trailers.endless waiting to load and unload..and driving deadhead miles... That is why there is this imaginary US Driver Shortage...

[@NeverRubARhubarb]

Respect to the truck drivers everywhere. Without them the world would fall apart, pronto!

[@Dropping_Mags0_O]

As a former safety director for a massive company here in the USA THANK YOU FEMALE TRUCKERS AND ALL TRUCKERS IN GENERAL! This film is amazing, I wish more women became truckers, meet some badass female truckers as a safety director.

[@joseguerrero1306]

Mi más profundo respeto para estas valientes mujeres operadoras de 18 wheeler "traileras" una profesion muy arriezgada y peligrosa en México en las carreteras. Les deseo larga vida. Cuídense Mucho ❤🌹✨️🇺🇲🇲🇽

[@migdaliavelazquez8640]

Gran ejemplo de mujeres que cada día dan lo mejor luchando para salir adelante, mi admiración total ❤

[@atm-n4187]

Mi respeto a ustedes gigantes mujeres de las carreteras mexicanas, yo soy camionero en USA y yo no me atrevo a manejar un 18 wheeler en México. Dios les proteja. Ser camionero es una gran satisfacción. Los camioneros y camioneras traen esperanzas y felicidad en los camiones. Todo lo que recibimos y compramos viene en un trailer manejado por una valiente o un valiente camionero. Amigos sean amables en el camino con ellos.

[@Simpleman1993-l3b]

DEPENDE CUANTA NECESIDAD TENGAS EN MEXICO EL HAMBRE MUEVE MONTAÑAS

[@jesuslazo-84]

Me encantó este documental. Mis respetos para estas valientes mujeres. Hace 10 años soy camionero y se lo difícil que es esta profesión

[@francosantoro1986]

I want this lady to work for me. She seems loyal and hard worker. I admire these people.

[@abyg5781]

Buenas vibras para todas las señoras traileras 😮,si que se ganaron mis respetos y admiracion

[@Ronald-so8dj]

Keep God first young lady's and He will protect you and your families ! Amen ! I'm a male trucker that drives In Texas and I put God first and He takes care of me ! And protects me !!! And He will do the same for you to ❤

[@luisdr2]

Clara y Liz son famosas acá en México y muy buenas conductoras

[@yessicavirgen33]

TU la conoces a esta señora la quiero contactar me quiero ir es camionera

[@luisdr2]

@@yessicavirgen33 a liz si

[@Redmallard]

Much respect 🙌 🙏 to these women may God guide and protect them.

[@thedazaro]

Que documental tan inspirador. Me llena de orgullo que en mi país haya mujeres que con su fuerza y determinación van haciendo el cambio para una sociedad mas equitativa. Espero y sea el principio de una generación de mujeres traileras.

[@julioocampo5562]

Que El Todo poderoso bendiga estas mujeres y que guarde sus Camino's!!! Gran almiracion!!

[@zefesera3819]

Muchas felicidades para TODAS cuidense mucho que Dios las bendiga y proteja por dónde quiera que estén bendiciones 🙏 Viva México!!!! 🇲🇽

[@edikanumoren6584]

16:25 I finally understand what would push people into crime. If people could display this empathy in my country, then will we start the journey of healing, growth and liberation.

[@mmiranda8188]

Mis respetos para todo el gremio Viva las mujeres en general

[@JoseAlvarez-os4ll]

Que valientes y gracias por su ejemplo!!!!

[@harrycurrie5295]

Very good documentary these woman should feel save doing the job they love to do respect to all woman truckers out there

[@moryan6447]

Some very strong, caring and courageous women! I love seeing women succeed in non-traditional jobs. 😊

[@soflodoug]

These women are surviving. success is the easy part.

[@Alejandro-g5y7l]

Mis respetos , no es facil esa vida yo la vivi y no Tengo mas que oraciones y mucho respetos para estas guerreras, Dios las guie sempre.

[@rickyjohnsonsr1988]

That was very interesting! I am been a truck driver for 31 years and I cannot imagine the danger they face. I have tons of respect for those ladies!

[@miguelusaf13]

La mujer mexicana son seres divinos.

[@oby-1607]

Respect, much respect to these people doing this job. I have driven truck since 1987 and have racked up millions of miles and have seen everything out there, good and bad. I hope they continue this being safe and able to go home each time they can to their families in a dignified manner.

[@prochoruschora7791]

Way to go, ladies, you gals can do it as good we do, so proud of you gals 👍👍👍

[@Flying4Film]

If I wasn’t flying planes, I’d be driving trucks. Nothing but respect for these women. Great documentary.

[@dfaro8453]

It has been my dreams to get my helicopter pilot license. Trucking for me is just a start to save as much as I can so that I can pay in cash for my flying lessons.

[@rubensilva2492]

Mis Rrspetos y admiración para estas mujeres, Dios la bendiga en el camino.

[@ramonmirabal101]

Mucho respeto para esas mujeres que hacen estos trabajos hacer este trabajo es duro pero más duro es tener que vivir con la inquietud que en cualquier momento estos delincuentes te vengan a hacer daño es la parte más dura y que estos gobierno permitan que estas cosas sigan pasando. De nuevo, mucha admiración para estas mujeres valientes.

[@edyann]

Oh, thank you for this. Hi, from Mexico!

[@chiefvilla3167]

Saludos señoras. Tengo mucho respeto por todas. Yo soy de los Estados Unidos. Soy de norte California. Y también soy chofer. Y ojalá la madera de los molinos en la sierra. Para Los Ángeles California. En esos tiempos no miraba muchas mujeres dos o tres. Yo tengo 45 años con la licencia. Sí está muy peligroso por ustedes. Mucho cuidado y que Dios las bendiga. El Jefe Villa. 🤙🏾👍🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽✌🏽😊😎. 🌺🏵🌾🙋🏽‍♂️

[@carrollbridges9341]

I've been trucking 34 yrs it's a tough job in any country and the public has no idea what we deal with everyday in ways their minds can't grasp

[@MarkHayes-ue7hs]

Hats off to anyone crossing multiple borders especially the women drivers.

[@AlexELDERY]

Un reconocimiento y todo nuestro respeto a todas las Traileras Mexicanas que son un ejemplo de vida y trabajo aunque aquí en México esta profesión sea muy peligrosa y mal pagada, *guapísima la Sra. Clara que tuve la dicha de conocerla en la primera edición del Truck Fest Toluca en 2019* ...cuídense todas y no se dejen de nadie!! A recognition and all our respect to all the Mexican Traileras who are an example of life and work although here in Mexico this profession is very dangerous and bad paid.

[@Timelt51]

A beautiful story many should see

[@jamesterrill1938]

Great video, happy to see you in the trucking business and wish you the best of luck and success..

[@sergiogarciagarrido]

Un gran reportaje... Y una gran idea hacer un reportaje sobre una mujer en un trabajo tan masculino

[@josesainz7105]

I have 26 long years behind the wheel and I am sick and tired of that shit

[@ilovemytribe]

How much longer do you have?

[@mojo2131]

Told respect for these women .

[@andrewthacker114]

Interesting clip, I wish them well in their careers.

[@OldTrucker958]

I personally would like to see more women in trucking. They are more professional and reliable than a lot of the men. They don’t take foolish risks and they know they are carrying the torch for future women

[@OldTrucker958]

One young female driver said everything is out of our control. After 40+ years driving the only thing is your health and your truck. Make it as nice and comfortable and efficient as you can like your home because if you are an OTR it is

[@55stevieray]

Very eye-opening video of these brave women trying to make a living for their families in a very male dominated career field and dangerous environment.

[@maurotodographics2321]

chingonas !! ejemplos de vida, excelente documental, gracias, me suscribo.

[@larrybrown7273]

Women are some of the best Truck Drivers period

[@__S__1]

That robbing men's and their police colleagues should be punished worst to protect drivers either it's women or men driver they work to fullfill their needs by some work, and Robbing them is a worst act, government should need to take care of the people on their roads by CCTV, SOS with honest police patrol to stops this scary violence.

[@footalee2]

Nice video...Watching from Kingston Jamaica 🇯🇲 👍

[@wiragunawan4643]

My co driver was a woman from El Salvador 😊

[@TB35754]

There’s no way I’d travel in Mexico as a truck driver without multiple firearms

[@elsieteenel303]

That’s because you don’t have what it takes

[@rebarguy4051]

I run mexican roads and they are beautiful. Dangerous roads are allover the world .i dont like how the news cast titles it

[@avinandanbhadra1274]

21:26 GOD BLESS YOU BABU🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@abelardochavez3426]

Es lo mas valioso que tenemos nuestras mujeres

[@lserranov]

Un gusto ver mujeres en otros oficios y profesiones. Personalmente cuando viaje a la republica checa veia jovencitos y jovencitas manejando trailer y me preguntaba pq en mexico no era asi.

[@avinandanbhadra1274]

PLEASE BE CAREFUL PLEASE BE SAFE 😣😣😣😣😣🙏🙏🙏

[@greyjay9202]

Small glimmers of hope, in a world of darkness.

[@Damwan.]

Very very encouraging.

[@josejasso2157]

Felicidades mujeres guapas también ustedes pueden claro que si 👍

[@rogergraves242]

Take Her With U Show Her.❤

[@SSvan0]

Respect

[@ernestoguzman1126]

Respect for these female truck drivers. They face challenges, including Machismo and safety issues. But they perform as professionals. Gender equality is improving in Mexico, but there is still a long way to go

[@glennevitt5250]

You know I've been a trainer for 11 Years The female drivers pay more attention to detail and not to do it rod I enjoy work one of them 💯😎👍

[@glennevitt5250]

Do it Right 💯😎👍

[@Aviz-]

I want a video of US dangerous roads aswell

[@jackichan708]

En el gobierno de AMLO,apruebo sus proyectos, en cuestión de seguridad,necesitamos a alguiem como Nayib Bukele.

[@juanmedina9690]

Gracias por subir este video que para mi es sumamente interesante, y si en esta vida todo es un riesgo somos demasiado fragiles ibviamente hay de riesgos a riesgos y en este trabajo es muy alto tanto para mujeres como para hombres por otra parte nada es facil si trabajan ricos con mayor razon los pobres y esto requiere de mucho esfuerzo y sacrificio ademas en todas las actividades la oportunidad es para todos en general y tanto tiene capacidad el hombre como la mujer ..

[@BBCWorldService]

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[@JohnTalavera-t1j]

Motivates me to keep driving few more years

[@eyeofthetiger8167]

Soy Troquero también,y tengo amigos de México que son camioneros van y vienen y muchos de ellos dicen que todo cambió para mal desde el 2008, cuando el presidente en ese momento Felipe Calderon le declaró la “supuesta”guerra a el narco y dejó a ese país de México, en una guerra que pareciera no tiene fin.. Bendiciones

[@MegaOsvaldo18]

Las 2 cosas del peligro en Mexico es el pasaije, cual incluye cerros y curvas y tambien la delincuencia, cuales son los asaltantes y carteles. Eso es lo mas peligroso que le les puede suceder a los traileros. Lo unico en U.S. es el cancancio de manejar muchas horas y que pueden provocar un accidente. Si, si hay delincuencia, pero no es lo mismo y es mas aqui si la policia los aguarra. Mil respestos para todos los traileros.

[@theunemployedtrucker]

Wow i wouldn't want to be driving a truck and trailer around with STI plastered all over it 😂😂😂

[@muradsalamatoffical2673]

I want to learn truck driving in Mexico. Please let me know the places where I can learn. And how many months does it take.

[@rosamquimiro2746]

Respect, 😎👍 awesome

[@heribertoruben]

pobres mujeres se la rifan en un pais donde te asaltan y te matan diosito me cuide donde quiera que vallan tienen mucho producto de gallina soy muy miedoso en mexico

[@IndianSuperman-gy4ps]

Clara has a second blue truck behind her

[@muradsalamatoffical2673]

Quiero aprender a conducir camiones. Por favor déjame saber los lugares donde puedo aprender. Y cuantos meses se necesitan.

[@robissonwillard7266]

Nice🇸🇦

[@danieldelrancho5749]

Mexican roads look in very good condition

[@ranjitsian5481]

Good work and looking lovely lady 💜

[@elizabethfox3020]

Women strong women ❤💪🏻💪🏻

[@rogergraves242]

Go Girl GoGoGoAltheylay

[@Kamikaze3557]

Don’t set it up to where us old and diminishing eye sight folk would have to read what seems an interesting docu. It’s 2024 ,voice over, you’ve got CC for the hearing impaired what about those with cataracts eye impairments ?

[@rubenrios6705]

Trabaja en usa la clara yo la conozco

[@marsantos81]

More reliable ? How is her reliability to her children when she's out on the road? Did the company ask how many men she has slept with?

[@luisgordillo1695]

Hell Yea LOLA LA TRAILERAS 🤣🤣🤘🤘

[@santoslaguna3628]

Hey bbc how about you do a doc about mexican culture or food and our cultural values....

[@FranciscoMonreal-c6t]

Pues la señora de Durango parece que de joven no acaptaba consejos y por ESO termino de trailera y culpando al ex de sus propios errores

[@dfaro8453]

I enjoyed the documentary. But BBC, please stop with the gender bias. Yes women face hardship but that shouldn’t stop them to get into any industry.

[@ladellbrown3462]

Yes plz influence more women otr truckers cause the money is no good anymore

[@soflodoug]

If you gave me a free truck I wouldnt drive there. Much respect for their raw determination driving knowing at any minute bandits could have them at gun point or worse. Sad but true.

[@rebarguy4051]

Dangerues roads are anywhere in the world budy, I run in mexican roads and they are beautiful

[@elsieteenel303]

@@rebarguy4051yeah but his opinion is based on what he sees in the news

[@a.h.s5152]

❤❤🎖🎖🏆🏆🏆🏆🎊🎉✨️👍

[@a.h.s5152]

They should carry big cans of bear spray to protect themselves with if they can't have any guns in the truck.

[@mnblkjh6757]

🇲🇽👍💐🙂

[@nesthi]

💪💟❤

[@juanolaya9598]

🌹🌹🌹🏆👈🏻😊

[@helenazhafron6871]

В.S

[@ileniavillanueva2389]

No no no dona luna clara uste no esta guapa con todo respeto se lo digo lo otro k no boy de acuerdo soy mujer 20 anios en la trokeada y Asta ahora nadie me ha faltado al respeto ni me he sentido hostigada la gran mayoría de los hombres saben respetar si esa mujer se da su lugar se lo digo x experiencia ... la otra senora k dice k las mujeres no andan coketeando oiga en k mundo vive eso es mentira tam nos hechamos un taco de ojo para k negarlo no pues dicen muchas mentiras estas mujeres si no les gusta lo k digo pero es la vdd