Sydney woman changes jobs from flight attendant to become a truck driver

A Sydney woman has attracted a strong online following after documenting experiences from her new job, revealing it’s “way better”.

A Sydney woman revealed how she hung up her heels for a pair of boots, attracting a strong online following documenting her new life on the road.

Bree, 30, quit her job as a flight attendant more than four years ago to become a truck driver, describing her new career path as “way better”.

The Sydney woman was a flight attendant before hanging up the heels for a pair of boots. Picture: TikTok/qu13nb

The TikToker said while people often tell her she “doesn’t look like a truckie”, she has “fallen in love” with the industry, regularly posting clips alongside her “big toy”.

In her latest clip, she joked she is single because she “pulls more trailers then men”.

It has been viewed almost 257,000 times, attracting thousands of likes and comments.

“You look ABSOLUTELY AMAZING,” one person gushed.

“How are you single?” a second person asked, while a third said: “That’s freaking bad a** lol.”

She has been a truck driver for more than four years. Picture: TikTok/qu13nb

In another clip, the TikToker shared photos of when she was a flight attendant, reportedly for Virgin Australia, before making the switch to become a truckie.

“From heels to work boots,” she captioned the clip.

Despite working 70-hour weeks and describing it as a massive change, Bree prefers her new life on the road.

The 30-year-old when she was a cabin crew member. Picture: TikTok/qu13nb

“What a transition – do you miss being a flight attendant,” a follower asked, to which Bree responded: “Haha bit of a change. Nar [sic] not at all, this is way better.”

Bree has been applauded for her success in the male-dominated industry where only 2.9 per cent of truck drivers are women, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 figures.

In Western Australia, women make up 3.6 per cent of the truck driving workforce.

Bree described her new career path as ‘way better’. Picture: TikTok/qu13nb

She has a strong TikTok following after documenting life on the road. Picture: TikTok/qu13nb

Many have noted how hardworking women are in the trucking workforce.

“I employed a female apprentice diesel mechanic; best worker I ever had. Females in the industry are a good thing,” one man wrote.

“Definitely loving your job. Good to see. Keep up the good work,” another said.

Bree isn’t the only one who has had a big career change.

Only 2.9 per cent of truck drivers in Australia are women. Picture: TikTok/qu13nb

Bianca Clark, from Sydney, who has been a truckie for nearly five years, said the move from being a small-business owner to a truckie is the best decision she has ever made.

However, while she loves her job, it hasn’t always been easy, with Bianca stating her gender has led to sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace – something she is working hard to change.

Bree said she is often told she ‘doesn’t look like a truckie’. Picture: TikTok/qu13nb

“There were many lewd comments and gross sexual jokes about my body. At this point I feel like I’ve heard it all,” the 31-year-old previously told news.com.au.

“Sadly, these issues still exist which is disappointing. But the more females we can get into the industry, the less it will be tolerated.”

Bianca Clark, from Sydney, went from small business owner to truck driver.

She is raising awareness of the issues women face in the trucking field.

Her experiences prompted her to start the not-for-profit organisation Ladylike Project, which aims to encourage and support female truck drivers.

One of the organisation’s main goals is to help pay for young women’s truck driving licences, which can cost upwards of $1500.

I hope that this can help get a woman’s foot in the door who might want to become a truck driver,” she said.

“If I can help even one woman achieve her goal, it can be life changing.”

A truck driver earns between $80,000 to $160,000 a year depending on their skills, experience and type of job.

The average weekly pay is $1638, according to the ABS.