Women in the Trucking Industry
Trucking has long been seen as a male-dominated field, but that picture is changing — and for good reason. The industry is facing a well-documented driver shortage, and carriers are actively looking to widen the pool of people who see professional driving as a real career option.
Why the Timing Matters
Pay per mile has climbed industry-wide, and companies are competing harder than ever on benefits, home time, and equipment. For someone weighing a career change, that competition works in the driver's favor — regardless of gender.
Independence and Structure
Professional driving offers a mix that's hard to find elsewhere: real autonomy on the road, paired with the structure of dedicated routes and predictable pay. For many women entering the field, that combination — plus the ability to build strong retirement and health benefits — has been the deciding factor.
The cab of a truck doesn't care who's driving it — it rewards skill, discipline, and reliability.
What AJG Looks For
We hire on the same standard for every applicant: a clean record, a passed background and drug screen, and a commitment to safety. Team and solo positions are both open, and our dedicated San Antonio–Laredo lanes are built to get drivers home on a predictable schedule.
If you're considering a career in trucking — or already have your CDL-A — we'd love to talk with you about what driving with AJG Transport looks like.
Curious about driving with us?
Team and solo positions are open now.