Lady Driver Rose Ann Cayetano Impresses Netizens for Driving 10-Wheeler Truck
TRUCK DRIVER – Meet Rose Ann Cayetano, a 31-year-old lady driver from Bulacan behind the wheel of a 10-wheeler truck.
Cayetano’s journey into truck driving began in 2017 when she inherited the family truck business from her father. Even during her high school years, she was already immersed in the trucking world, witnessing the daily operations of her family’s business.
The woman’s interest deepened after she completed her college education in management accounting. Rose Ann shared that initially, she didn’t join the road trips. Instead, she observed how her family members handled the trucks.
The massive size of the vehicles amazed her, and eventually, she took charge of the business, starting with a 12-wheeler Shacman truck in 2017.
Rose Ann drove her truck for a considerable time until she met her partner, who was her former driver. When she became pregnant with her first child, she took a break from driving to focus on caring for her son.
However, in July 2023, she resumed driving when her partner had to attend to personal matters.
Her decision to return to the driver’s seat has not only impressed those around her but has also challenged gender stereotypes. She noted that some people express surprise that a woman can handle a trucking job traditionally seen as male-dominated.
The female driver pointed out that in China, lady truck drivers are more common, and she hopes to see more women in similar roles in the Philippines.
Rose Ann typically travels from Pampanga to Bulacan, transporting white sand and gravel on her 10-wheeler truck. Her trips can last up to a week, and she and her partner often sleep in the truck, showering at gas stations and eating at roadside establishments.
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In addition to her truck driving adventures, Rose Ann started sharing glimpses of her life as a lady truck driver on social media, creating videos with her 3-year-old son. She hopes that by sharing her experiences, she can inspire more women and mothers to pursue careers in traditionally male-dominated fields.
“Kung kaya ng lalaki, kaya din po natin ‘yang mga babae. Sana mas dumami pa po ‘yung mga lady driver na kagaya ko. Saka maraming nagsasabi na mas okay nga daw po ‘yung babae kasi daw po ‘yung hindi kaskasero, kalmado po sa daan,” she said.
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