i really appreciate your post because some young girls might be embarassed about their dream job because it is wrongly assumed to be a male occupation.
May 09, 2012 Rating
Thank You!!!NEW by: Josie Kay Nell :)
i really appreciate your post because some young girls might be embarassed about their dream job because it is wrongly assumed to be a male occupation.
May 09, 2012 Rating
Thank You!NEW by: Josie Nell
Honestlyi think that you are very inspiring to girls who might be embarassed about having a job that is steriotypically for men (so not true!):)))
May 09, 2012 Rating
Thank You!NEW by: Josie Nell
Honestlyi think that you are very inspiring to girls who might be embarassed about having a job that is steriotypically for men (so not true!):)))
Mar 15, 2012 Rating
Making Truckers HappyNEW by: Pitbull
Learning about the role of Truckers and their value has enabled me to give them space and respect on the road and streets.
When I've seen one in a predicament, trying to get into traffic, or needing to back up into a tight space,I give the trucker the space to do so and it makes their day. I've been given big horn acknowledgement and big smiles. It has made driving with trucks safer for me.
Maya will be at the MAT show this month in Kentucky.
http://www.truckingshow.com/photo-gallery
Mar 14, 2012 Rating
great postNEW by: Daniel
you are totally right.. I am in CDL school now and am learning soooo much about the road that i never had a clue about..Love the post and love watching you on tv.. i am a big fan.. See ya down the road someday..
Feb 24, 2012 Rating
WAKE UP AMERICA!!!!!!!!!!!NEW by: Anonymous
I couldn't have said that any better. Grave yards are full of people that played games with trucks,and the sad thing is, the DRIVER is the one that has to take the blame for the stupidity of other people. Its about time for america and goverment to wake-up and see the TRUTH about whats really happening on america's highways. Stop blaming ALL the truckers and start educating the public about trucks.
Jan 12, 2012 Rating
Highest StandardsNEW by: Pitbull
Only a person with high standards would be interested enough in improving the life of Truckers.
Maya Sieber is that person, and every day makes an impact on truckers around the world.
Jan 12, 2012 Rating
Great articleNEW by: Anonymous
I agree with you about driving being liberating. Thank you for the insight.
Oct 05, 2011 Rating
I couldn't agree more by: Jonnywoo
I've been driving for 4 years around the cities and over the road (day runs). I Couldn't handle being a over the road driver not the life style I could choose. But I can say I've cut off cars in traffic to switch lanes to avoid people merging onto the freeway more of a common courtesy it's hard having 70' of trailer behind you and being governed at 65 so it may seem like were jerks to pass a rig and may take some time but if you 4 wheelers give us some time we will move over ASAP. I got a question for you Maya on IRT do they haul wiggle wagons (pups) down the daulton?
Sep 25, 2011 Rating
Professionalism First and Foremost by: Anonymous
Hey Maya could not have said it better myself, there are allot of 4 wheelers out there who have a total lack of respect for trucks on the road. Unfortunately I have to agree with some of the other commenters when they say that some truck drivers also have a lack of respect for other road users. I’ve been driving for about 27 years, 23 with the Canadian Forces and have driven in Canada the USA and various other countries around the world and I am now a civilian driver in Canada. Aggressive driving I can honestly say is alive and well no matter where you may find yourself, the Middle East is by far the most challenging environment I have ever driven in but for the people there it is a way of life. Truckers must rise above the temptation to teach other road users a lesson by tailgating them, blowing horns etc when they have been the recipient of aggressive driving, it's what separates Professional Drivers from other road users. To gain respect we must show respect, it's not easy given the rising amount of vehicles sharing the road. Maya wisely pointed out that we drive very large, heavy vehicles that take a considerable amount of time to stop and extra space to maneuver. Actions such as tailgating a family vehicle with the type of vehicles we drive just adds to the frustration level of everyday drivers. We have a responsibility to set the example or else risk accepting aggressive driving as a way of life
Sep 15, 2011 Rating
Lack of driver education. by: RLR TRANSPORTATION
I have been working as a transport driver on and off since I was 18 I am now nearly 46.
I currently own and operate a small business transporting heavy construction equipment in the San Jose /Bay Area region. I have noticed that the skill of just plain being a decent person has also eroded over the years along with the ability to operate a vehicle. I especially noticed the skill level of 4 wheel drivers declining significantly when the state of California defunded drivers education. It's completely unfortunate that they had to do this not to mention the fact that they had to defund many other life requirements but I digress. The skill levels have gone through the floor. I agree that most of the general public has absolutely no idea what it's like to operate an 18 wheeler. I do have to put a huge huge portion of the blame though on the California DMV Who's entire responsibility is to determine if the driver possesses the ability to operate a vehicle. I have no idea what or how our testing requirements have been relaxed so much that anyone with a heartbeat is licensed. There have been tons of undercover sting operations that uncovered hundreds and hundreds of people who were not educated in the least to operate a 4 wheeler. Not to mention that the DMV personal were merely given a hand slap as punishment for selling a driver's license to these individuals after failing miserably during both the written and driver testing portions. I was under the impression that they could be held personally responsible for a person who was involved in or caused an accident.
I really hope that we reclaim our roadways and reallocate them to the properly educated before any more innocent people are hurt or killed. Even one more minor injury is one too many.
California Department of Motor Vehicles GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER and make our roadways safer by just doing the job you were hired to do as
Or maybe we should all just decide to stop recognizing them and re-elect an entity with higher moral standards than the one we currently have today.
One who feels that $500. 00 is not an acceptable price to put a poor driver behind the wheel who with a very high odds is going to cause harm or death to someone (or many someones) sometime.
Let me post the question to the DMV was it worth it?
Jul 10, 2011 Rating
Oh Yeahhhh by: Ron Jeremy
I think I'm gonna pop!
Jun 20, 2011 Rating
Inconsideration on the road by: Shamrock
Maya, I agree that their are a lot of drivers out there that do not understand how much harder it is to manuever or stop a semi, and in our society it is common place for people to be impatient, rude, and inconsiderate - especially on the road. I feel for you and the job you do, and appreciate all of the truck drivers out there that keep America moving.
That being said, I also see truck drivers that have no consideration for the four wheel vehicles out there. I live off of 81 in Virginia - the north/south major conduit through Virginia. I see, on a daily basis, truckers who cut off four wheel vehicles - and I mean cut off in the truest fashion, often causing vehicles to slam on THEIR brakes to accomodate the impatient trucker...and in most instances it is only to pass the semi in front of them who is going one or two miles per hour slower than they are.
My point is that it isn't non-truckers only, it is human nature.
I enjoy IRT, and think you are a great addition to the show.
Jun 13, 2011 Rating
u go girl by: taz
just like to say i hual rock and blacktop for alot of yrs and and seen alot of thing as i did it but 4 wheels are bad drives but take one for a ride and u can chg ther minds about truck driver very fast thats what i did P.S. BY THE WAY MAYI YOUR 1 VERY BEAUTIFUL LADY HOPE TO SEE MORE PICTS OF U IN A BIKEN SORRY I CHAT TO MUCH
Jun 13, 2011 Rating
long time ago by: Joey
hey,its been a long time.It was really weird seeing you on t.v. Dont know if you remember me,Delaneys?Haseienda?Still got that ford truck?Did you ever go down south and drive one of the Nascar Haulers?that was the last thing we talked about.Hope all is well,good luck with your career,
Joey
Jun 11, 2011 Rating
Life as a trucker by: Gus
Hi Maya, I'm glad to know a beautiful lady like you became a Trucking professional,I bet it's nice as you can be in very nice places, as a trucker have you ever experienced bad things besides the unconsiderate drivers? i.e. flat tires, roadkills, etc? I hear is very common that trucks run over critter in the country roads...is that true?
Jun 10, 2011 Rating
Re: Truckers better drivers by: Pitbull
It's all from the person's viewpoint. When we are being a pedestrian, we get upset at the car drivers who cut us off and don't respect us.
When we are driving our cars, we get upset at pedestrians who walk too slow or cross where they aren't supposed to.
Truck drivers have to deal with 4 wheelers and pedestrians who don't understand breaking distance, weight of the cargo, etc.
Truck drivers keep America going. As Maya points out, when we go to reach for a product in our stores, how do you think it got there? By a Truck Driver! So, the point she is making is to give more respect to the Truckers who are keeping America going.
Jun 10, 2011 Rating
Truckers drive better?? by: Anonymous
I read with interest the comment that drivers in cars don't respect truckers. While that might be partially true, I have experienced MANY inconsiderate truckers in my travels from coast to coast. Driving too close, cutting off cars, "elephant" racing to block lanes of highway travel and not allow cars to pass. I had a run in with one truck driver who was swerving to not allow anyone to pass. When confronted at a stop, his excuse???....He got tired of cars passing him! Dumbass!! My respect for truckers has significantly degraded due to the disrespect and unsafe driving I see on the road every day from so called "professional" drivers.
Jun 03, 2011 Rating
To Anonymous by: Pitbull
I saw the article and it is from November 2010.
How could she still be driving if it was her?
Jun 03, 2011 Rating
ok by: Anonymous
More than 1 Maya Sieber in Chester, NY? If you say so.
i am with you on that people dont have respect for truck drivers. i am a 17 year old kid in high school but i am the same as you and i have dreamed of driving since i could ever remember.
all of my family drives and i have always wanted to. i go on the road with my mother every weekend to help her with unloading the trailer and things. and i love the whole concept of being behind a vehicle that if you make the wrong move can kill someone.
people need a lot of skill and i am thankful that i have a family that is all truck drivers. i cant wait to get my CDL. my grandparents and mother have taught me how to drive trucks on my grandparents land and i got it down but many people think that if you are a truck driver you are just throwing your life away... and they are WRONG...
Feb 27, 2011 Rating
Words well spoken! by: Onekajun
I know this article has some age to it now, but wanted to throw my 2 cents in as well. It's not all about mashin gas and totin ass. I agree with everything you said in your article.
I started driving 4 years ago, hauling a chemical tanker. This past year I bought my own truck and switched over to a box.
I am glad I started with the tank. It gave me a TOTAL respect for driving with caution. I think most people are simply not aware of how bad their driving skills are. I know i mentally critique every one of my friends and family when i ride with them somewhere...and they all suck! (i love you mom!)
By the way, my FAVORITE scenario is when i am in the right lane and a car thinks he has the right of way when merging from a ramp... or when i activate my car magnet....aka blinker to switch lanes and everyone in that lane speeds up cause they don't want to be behind the big slow truck.
Ok, this is getting long so i will cut it short...By the way i have to throw this out there...you are smokin hot!
Jun 25, 2010 Rating
Hold Steady Girl by: Anonymous
Your original message is what should be the focal point here. Continue on that track.
The person who made the unfortunate comments seems to have retreated. Now back to more important things like your intelligent article about safety for the benefit of everyone in the USA and other countries!
Jun 25, 2010 Rating
hahaha by: Maya
And may I add.... one of the 3 lovely insecure "men" have gotten in quite a few accidents driving a truck. So, me hurting my neck at work doesn't hold a candle to not being able to drive a little Freightliner
Jun 25, 2010 Rating
My supporters and lovely co-workers by: Maya
Thanks for the comments everyone. Very much appreciated for your true love and support :)
Oh and the jealous men acting like Kindergarten children on here are one of 3 co-workers on my Facebook page so I already knowww whooo youuu arrrreee! You guys are too cute when you show your jealous insecure side :)
Why don't you step it up and be men and not be anonymous?
Jun 21, 2010 Rating
You Totally Rock !!!!! by: Christina
Anyone who is talking shit can just go suck it they are just jealous of who Maya is. Maya you know I love you girl and just let me know who this ass is and ill handle them lol dont mess with a Sicilian woman you wont make it out alive!!!
Jun 19, 2010 Rating
Supergirl, super PERSON! by: Conroy in the Convoy
What amazes me about Maya's choice is that this wasn't just a "family tradition", with no other options to choose from. Out of the blue, she wanted it and MADE IT HAPPEN!!!
Sorry about the "troll", by the way; they turn up everywhere.
Jun 19, 2010 Rating
Safety by: Caesar Alarcon Franchignoni
I a proud to know you. You changed the public perception about Truck drivers. I am always impressed when our young people take time to be kind to our older drivers. It's not an easy job to be one and I know you will make it easier for others to follow you.
One day, I see you on the road and I will know it is you.
Jun 18, 2010 Rating
Women in the Know by: Anonymous
Wise words from wise women. Glad to see you out there and calling it like it is.
Jun 18, 2010 Rating
Finally ... A being awake and alive! by: Raven De La Croix
I personally traveled across country under many weather conditions and circumstances including following a truck like the star of the heavens in an ice storm on the way to NYC in the holidays with my young son and our Sheppard.
Freezing ... dangerous ... and me with no snow chains from California.
Short story ... I was educated by truckers on this journey as I was advised to always stop at truck stops on the way for someplace always open ... parts "in case"... and people in the know. As in any community there are always people lurking in lower vibrations but like in any society ... there is always that 2%~ Since I was taught so many valuable things from truckers and a special 'truck-owner' friend taught me the most about the road as I took a few West Coast journeys and observes a master of the road skillfully avoiding death or serious consequences many times a day.
I witnessed him having to make a decision of saving my life or the peoples on the freeway ... he looked at me and I looked at him and I said "Do what would serve the greatest good for all" ... he made his move which we were convinced would 'take us out' but miraculously ...due to his skill and commitment ... at least 50 people and half that number in vehicles were prevented from injury and death including us.
I had a headache due to stress but nothing else! Well I am blessed with witnessing these skills unbeknown to the majority of drivers out there. Before these times I admit to careless acts of ignorance and am blessed to be more aware due to the likes of Maya and the conscious drivers of the planet.
I like your analogy of bringing food across America ... and those that bite the hand that feeds them .. go figure!
I figure it is negative ego that these wanna-bee's threw out there. Ignore them ... it is just their fear of your resolve to inform the public. Imagine that?! More articles would be great!
Jun 18, 2010 Rating
women's ability by: Anonymous
Women are a lot more able and powerful than have been given credit for. I found what Maya has to say about what she does totally awesome. You can really see and hear when the old head of man's oppression and fear of women's emancipation rears its ugly face again.
The poor fellow who wrote that a work accident is proof that a female shouldn't do "a man's" job and stay home, preferably barefoot and pregnant, shows that this fear is still alive and well in today's society.
It also goes to show that there are still some very fearful and insecure men out there. This poor fellow probably has trouble with women, in general.
Jun 18, 2010 Rating
You Rock !!!!! by: Darlene
The page that Maya put together shows that she is proud to be a Trucker . Not many women go for this kind of occupation . Her loyalty & dedication to the Trucking world clearly shows .
I know Maya & know for fact that she has learned everything she needed to be a professional Trucker
So who ever has a BEEF with what she is communicating here needs to regroup & commend her on her ability & dedication to this world of Truckers . Maya , You just "KEEP ON TRUCKIN"
Jun 18, 2010 Rating
You missed the point of her article! by: Anonymous
The point of Maya's article was completely missed by the person who obviously has a gripe. She's writing something constructive to help truck drivers and other drivers and this poor soul uses this platform to try to discredit her. What a jerk!
Jun 18, 2010 Rating
Maya's two years of driving has been exemplary by: Anonymous
Maya has been driving for two years with amazing skill and dexterity. She has accomplished extreme know how of the roads and long hours every day and has a wonderful viewpoint about driving and loves her job.
Whoever this anonymous commenter is,is a liar him or herself.
Sounds like this person has a gripe.
Jun 18, 2010 Rating
this girl lies !! by: Anonymous
she hasnt been driving for two years, maybe a year, she was out cause she hurt her little neck moving pruduce,right there is the reason women should stay home !!
Jun 02, 2010 Rating
rookie by: Anonymous
you sure know a lot for someone who has only been driving for two years,
Jun 02, 2010 Rating
rookie by: Anonymous
you sure know a lot for someone who has only been driving for two years,
Apr 27, 2010 Rating
hey by: Anonymous
Hey girl I must say well put, lol!! I put mine up but can't find it, lmao!! Miss ya girl see you this year, right, lol?
Apr 27, 2010 Rating
Your are great. by: Anonymous
Well Put in words. I am happy that your are such a responsible citizen. Mom did a good job in raising you.
Apr 27, 2010 Rating
Meet you half way by: Carlos Caliente
You sure demand a lot, what do you intend to give me if I do as you say? You know, life a a little give and a little get.
Apr 27, 2010 Rating
Well Said! by: Trudi
You Go Girl!
Apr 27, 2010 Rating
Quite an amazing article by: Olivia
This article is very clear and perfectly written. I applaud you! Love, Mom
