I’m A Rare Female Truck Driver In India And This Is How I Survive

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Published 2024-03-03
Yogita Raghuvanshi has been a long-haul trucker in India for over 20 years. She drives through rain in the foggy mountains of Cherrapunji, one of the world's wettest regions, to pick up goods.
She talks about the dangers of her job, tricks to survive in harsh environments as a woman, and being away from her children for long periods.

00:00 Why Yogita started driving a truck
03:15 Bad weather in mountainous terrain
04:58 Close call with death
07:55 Driving to provide for her children

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All Comments (21)
  • @10ON10
    she's an iron lady, huge respect for her!
  • @ldrago6031
    Unlike a man who will immediately run to marry another women to look after his kids , this women does it all herself. She does her job and then comes home to her kids and looks after them . Truly a warrior . Respect.
  • @Elizabeth-fw2tu
    This lady is an example for women all over the world who's doing it alone to support herself & kids. She has my utmost respect & support & needs her own YouTube channel. Continue to have that positive outlook on life.
  • @sinyk11
    Much respect for her. Hard earned money
  • @GuacamoleyNacho
    She didnt mentioned that as a woman alone taking over the truck business, she got cheated or bullied by her male employees hence she need to drive the truck herself and not rely on anybody else. This is a cruel fact of life in Asia, woman victim seldom will voice out loud.
  • @kunal4076
    This woman is very mentally strong. She has sorted her life as much as possible. Very inspiring woman.
  • @nivashr5403
    3:56 "I am perfect driver, dont worry" The confident tells the history
  • @o.adesuwa
    What a story. This needs to be made into a movie. What a woman. What courage. Unfortunately, this may take a toll on her health. I pray she lives long and healthy to reap the fruits of her labours. I hope her kids appreciate her sacrifice and do their bit to ensure she doesn't have to do this in old age.
  • @estermihailova
    She is a typical Indian woman - absolutely beautiful, hard working, brave and strong. She’s facing dangers and struggles everyday and keeps going. If it wasn’t for the women India will collapse by now! Respect to my Indian sisters
  • @bigbulk688
    I am on a crossroads in life, don't know which way to go. This is truly inspiring. Massive respect for her. For paving her own way. For her strength.
  • @pasttimer27
    This lady is so courageous and has an incredible presence of mind.
  • @litari19
    6:56 "In my opinion, there is no safe place in the world. If you prepare your mind beforehand, you will feel secure."
  • @user-hi3oh2yw9j
    May God protect her at all times. The challenges single mothers go through to raise their children is mind-boggling.
  • @bullymaguire14
    She is a Role model,mam if u are watching this then i have nothing for you but Respect.please take care of your health too and Keep up the good work .Lots of love and support from my whole family.
  • @KoushaniS
    She chose to support herself instead of relying on anyone..Kudos to this lady❤
  • @whiteeagle8961
    Mad respect to this mother. That part about the cheques and her children, hits me hard. Edit - Thank you people for 1k likes. Never had soo many likes in my life.
  • @heyheyitsred
    Wow! Huge respect to her. I’m a trucker in the US. She’s so darn brave! 👏🏻
  • A strong tungsten woman, a super mom, a living "durga". What a fighting spirit against all odds in life, what a character with solid lessons for all of us! My deepest respect to this braveheart lady. May God bless her always. ❤🎉