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Edra Hudson drove a bus for the first 15 years of her career. Eventually she considered driving a truck because she wanted to see how good it would
be and if there was higher earning potential. Today, Edra has been driving for Alden Logistics, a subsidiary of Evans Distribution Systems, for 4 years. Her routes vary but most frequently she delivers auto parts to the manufacturing plants.
“I spent two-in-a-half years over-the-road and was happy to find a company that allowed me to work regionally and be home every night,” Hudson says. She also says Alden has been a great workplace because of the friendly dispatch, consistent work/life balance, and the family-friendly atmosphere.
Also, Alden has allowed Edra to thrive in a traditionally male dominated industry. “I have showed them [other drivers] that I can do as much as a man can do,” says Edra.
Her advice to other women is to start early. “You can really accomplish a lot from trucking; it’s a nice work experience and you can travel the world and see different cities,” she says.
She also knows that driving has given her financial independence that she may not have had in other lines of work. “Independence, most definitely. You are your own boss and there are so many job opportunities available to you,” Edra says.
Her most important words of advice: Keep up your [CDL-A] licensing, produce good safety scores, and maintain your truck.
“For a lot of women, it’s important to be able to support your family and send your kids to college. I can provide for my family because of driving,” she says.