Fellow female trucker here. I’m 47 and have been driving a rig for 26 years. I mostly run a flatbed now, (I’m an owner op, 1997 Peterbilt 379) but have driven everything out there. Anxiety is very real and trucking is no easy job. Take care of yourself. Just wanted to say hello and that I enjoy your channel. It’s great to see younger women in the field. 💖

It appears you're a get up and go person who enjoys being productive! I have a lot of respect for that type of drive. Enjoy the adventure and remember you will achieve whatever you focus on. Continue being awesome and keep the video rolling!

Once you and Dakota are reunited I'm sure your anxiety will decrease ..Good Luck on your photo shoot...Safe travels Thanks for all you do Shelby ❤️

I am glad to see you know what thalidomide is. Our neighbor across the street first child was a thalidomide child. She was in a Texas State School for most of her life. They would visit her every weekend and bring her home on holidays. She could barely talk and she had difficulties with her motor skills but she was very sweet. The FDA made a bunch of changes after that.

Shelby -- When I was a trucker I had a voice recorder that I primarily used for recording state line mileages but I also used it for recording ideas and thoughts while driving. That way I could concentrate on driving and still get things recorded safely. Small towns and small cities in Texas are the best. They are so interesting. I had a layover in Abilene for a couple days and I had a blast. Same with Tyler, Texas. Safe travels, my friend!

Writing things down, giving them a "resting place", I like it and agree! I write down stuff I need to do and cross them off. Something gratifying about crossing off things to do. Keeps it on paper and outta my mind.

Hi Shelby! I love your content, and I love that you're willing to share your struggles with anxiety. I'm in the same boat, anxious about "I don't know what" all the time, and you're right that writing stuff down and getting it out of my head does help! One thing I did when I was driving a lot (before the pandemic) was stick a little audio recorder on my dash so that I could easily leave voice notes to myself while driving when I had a stray thought. Then later on I could copy them into my journal. Don't know if that's a possibility for you, but it really helped me with the "get out of my head" anxiety.

also, forgot to add, you’re still such an inspiration me Shelby. You’re part of the reason I keep wanting to be and continue to be a truck driver today. I keep rewatching your first vlogs for inspiration . Please, never change who you are ❤️

Good to see you back!! It is not easy dealing with anxiety and it can be very debilitating! I can see writing things down can help and disperse that energy else where. Stay safe!!♥️

Shelby, a little trick I recently learned from another KZfaq driver, "Trucking through life," Chuck, showed that he puts a Ziptie on his electrical connector without cutting the tail off. So when he needs to shim the connector he jams the tail into it. He never has to make a shim out of a bottle or cardboard. I'm embarrassed to say that I never thought about that given I've been a professional driver for over 21 years. Keep up the good work, you're doing great. Dale

I understand what it’s like to live with anxiety. Thinking about so many different things, trying to still keep life in general moving forward is a constant struggle.

This video is so RAW, I love it. Like I love your other vlogs where it’s all cinematic, especially with the scenery. But this is so refreshing to see from you Shelby! I do the same thing in my truck as well. You’re the best Shelby 🫶🏻

Dear Shelby, You are such a talented, smart, person and you are beautiful too! I love your talking us through a day in the life of a trucker. It does not look easy - it looks like it can be quite confining! You take breaks to walk and I can understand why. I hope that you do well with all of your work and I know that Dakota is waiting for you! Be safe Shelby!!!!

It’s super cool that you were able to unpack your anxiety a little bit, I think more truck drivers struggle with this that will ever admit. It can certainly grip me very firmly, and it’s comforting to know that I’m not the only one who sometimes has to shut down for just a little bit to even out a little. Stay safe, friend.

Shelby has got to be 1 of the sweetest people on Earth. She just got a good energy abt her....

Hi 👋 You are right about the skin cancer, I had melanoma bad on my left wrist from holding the stirring wheel, had surgery and 1/3 of my wrist was removed, the did fill it in and you can't tell. So definitely wear sunblock, I wear long sleaf shirts that I use on the boat with UV protection. Love oatmeal it is so satisfying.

YEARS AGO, I rolled out of our Oakland yard with 55000lbs of printing press paper rolls heading for Salt Lake City. They dispatched me out late, 5:30. I got to fight the traffic out of the San Francisco Bay Area on I-80. Finally after some hours after dark I got into the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains. And I had to pee. Bad. I kept looking for a place to stop but I saw none. There is a rest stop way up near Donner Summit but I couldnt wait. I finally spied a wide shoulder which looked just about wide enough & long enough for the rig so I put into it. |It was pitch dark, far away from the towns, I opened my drivers door & jumped down into a patch of weeds betwix the truck & the pavement and !BAM! I jumped square onto a rattlesnake! I called up into the sleeper & woke up my other driver & he jumped out of the truck, helped me around to the passenger side and got me up into the truck. He raced around the truck and dropped our trailer, jumped in & peeled out as we headed uphill. He got on the CB and contacted the CHP who was just up ahead a couple of miles. He told my driver to pedal to the metal & he picked us up and gave us an escort into Truckee, Ca with his lights a flashing. At the emergency entrance they had a wheel chair and a nurse waiting for me & she rushed me in to the waiting doctor. My driver finally was able to catch his breath & went in & gave the receiving nurse all my info & our company insurance info. Finally, the nurse stopped, looked at my driver and said, 'So, were you going to put any pants on or what?" He had jumped out the truck and done all this in his boxers. So, how did your day go? !

wish you all the bests everyday. Thank you for sharing the adventure!

Shelby, Thank you for being open and honest in your Vlogs. Your openness helps others realize that they are not the only one that feels like you do. God Bless you as you share your live with others. Also keep you safe on the roads as you drive for a living. I totally enjoy your vlog and look forward to the new times together.

I came across your channel today and I really find it very interesting and entertaining. You seem to have a very kind, gentle spirit.

“A REAL day in the life of a trucker” video should be 24 hours long js😂🤣

I'm soooo happy you're back!!!

Hey Shelby, thanks for sharing about your anxiety. I also deal with a certain degree of that, which is not at all helped by my love of coffee! I am pretty open on my channel in talking about mental health, because it's just a universal experience and the more people who talk about it (especially in places like the trucking space, where stoic struggle is supposed to be a point of pride), the more we make it okay for everyone to be who they are, unapologetically. Trucking is a stressful life, and when you are prone to worry and anxiety, you have to work that much harder to process the mental static that your brain likes to make for you. You're doing great, and I appreciate you! PS -- I'm all about the healthy oatmeals too ... I'm a big fan of the Nature's Path Qi'a oatmeal, and I like to add nuts and dried fruit, and some oat milk. Easy to eat from a cup in the truck. I also have a hard time eating in the morning, so I tend to do a healthy drink instead and do the oatmeal later. At home, I make these awesome giant shakes, which won't really work in the truck ... so I just make a mixture of OJ, apple cider vin, Kefir, water, collagen protein, metamucil, turmeric powder and water. I know it sounds weird, but it's actually really good and settles my stomach.

Just great content, Shelby! Great content. Praying for you on the road doing what you love.

Good to hear from you!! Stay Safe!!

To remove the remains of the sticker from the windshield, I can recommend simple glass cleaner. Simply moisten a sponge well with it, press on it for a few minutes and then it's usually quite easy to peel the stuff off. Here in Germany, we have something like "Sidolin", with which you can even get the sticky rubber coating of older ThinkPads off without any problems, with a bit of muscle power, of course. 😉

Thank you shelby for another amazing video!!! Stay safe out there and take care!!!😊

Hey Shelby! It always brightens my day when I get notified that you uploaded a new video. Stay safe and happy!!

Love watching your videos Shelby! Good luck with the photo shoot 😀

I respect you for who you are and what you do! Keep on trucking 👍🏻

I'm glad to hear Dakota is doing good 😊

Great video! The sunset was cool and it’s always better in person. Stay safe out there!!

Hello Shelby, Always great to see your video's and really love how genuine you are... A rare trait to find in people these days. Wishing you a fun time in the photo shoot. Stay safe and God Bless in your travels & business.

Shelby, May God Bless you and keep you safe!!

LOVED this video. It truly felt like we were all spending the day with you traveling and seeing the sights, and a good day it was miss Shelby. Videos like this are my favorite. ❤️

@ Shelby, Thanks for taking us along and sharing your enthusiasm and energy, and the sunrises & sunsets! Be safe out there!

Love the day in the life vlogs. Keep up the hard work!

Love your videos. Keep up the good work.

What a fantastic video. Love the look into the life of a truck driver. Can't wait to see the photo shot vudeo

18:27 Nuggie Squad! 😊 Best wishes for your photo shoot. Thank you for all your essential trucking service and fun videos. Be safe out there Shelby! 10-4

Thank you for the video,it was nice.I’m glad to see you that you are safe and doing a good job.Take care of you!

Hello Shelby, I was a truck driver hauling milk till I lost my right leg to Cancer from my two tours in Baghdad Iraq. I enjoy watching your videos, takes me back to when I was driving. Stay safe.

Love to see you back on the road.

Beautiful anxious squirrel 🐿️. You're amazing and doing it the right way. Love that smile 😁. Keep on rolling, good luck on photo shoot and big hug to Dakota!

I've lived with anxiety all my life but healthy living and a strong work ethic keeps me tracking. Looks like that works for you as well Shelby. Keep up the great work and stay safe.

Hello Miss Shelby . Good to see you back . Stay safe out there OK .

Good to see your doing well!!!! Yeah, miss heckin Dakota!!!!!

Yay Dakota will be on the truck soon I hope stay safe out there Shelby!🐕‍🦺

Great video Shelby

Hi Shelby, it's so good to see you vloging again, I will also be happy to see you reunited with Dakota and able to chill a little, btw your fans just wanna know your Ok and whats happening, so hit ig a little more, 🥰

I HATE waking up when it is cold. Especially when the bed is the perfect temperature. Sun block is essential for drivers. I even wear long-sleeved shirts while driving to block more sun on my left arm. While driving. I have had severe burns in the past from the sun on my left arm while my right arm almost never even gets a tan...

As a fellow crazy sleeper whose hair gets super matted when I sleep--putting my hair in my braids before bed is a game-changer and makes it so much easier to avoid the harsh knots in the morning.

Shelby, you might want to look into getting a diesel-powered APU for your truck. It'll keep you warm in the winter, cool in the summer, your engine warm in winter (APU's are plumbed into the cooling system of your engine), and you won't have to idle your prime mover. It'll save you money on fuel AND it will save your EGR valve and EGR cooler (for those that don't know, EGR is Exhaust Gas Recirculation). Your truck engine uses about 1 gal per hour at idle, so for your 10 hours off, you're burning 10 gallons of very expensive fuel. An APU will burn ONE gallon for 10 hours, saving you a fortune over the course of a year. They're not cheap (10K plus inc installation) but they'll pay for themselves in a year to 18 months.

Really love your videos keep us posted when you can!!!!😁😁

What a day, glad you made it through ok. Love the insight, the views of the real America. Not complete without a sunrise or sunset! Makes me feel like going out for a long drive myself! Hope it all goes Ok and can't wait for the reunion with Dakota! Missed!! Until next time..

Thank you so much for all the information and back stories on some of the places you see and drive pass, it is very interesting to learn about places I never even knew existed. Fabulous sunrise and sunset to🌅 and great creative parking with the truck by Walmart👍🏼 hope you got to enjoy your photo shoot to.

greetings from Southern California Shelby! Stay safe and keep on keeping on!

Speaking of small towns Berlin, Maryland is one of the coolest small towns in America

You’re an amazing person!!

Hey Shelby, FIX IT tip for the trailer lights/pigtail. If you pour water into the holes, then dump the water out, and plug it back in, that should get your lights working again as we all know, water is a conductor of electricity. Not a permanent fix but it should get you down the road until you can get it fixed and it “should” take care of the flickering. OR, get the prongs wet before you plug in the cord. 👍🏾

I love your videos Shelby. Could watch all day long.

I like your personality! Thanks for the videos.

I like the non professional camera angles. Just very organic and pure. Nice one!

Absolutely love your videos! Also remember you’re not alone with your anxiety, I myself have high functioning anxiety, high functioning autism and adhd. Being behind the wheel helps me feel numb to all those. Saw you were basically on my home turf where I run regional. You ever need any more ideas for backroads to take don’t be scared to reach out!

It is been a while before you did a new report. So I am glad you are back but I do think you are a very strong as a lady. This is from a truly Canadian who live in the northen east part of Canada. So take care and I am appreciate you be back and be like I have said be strong and have faith in your own self.

Thx for sharing this with us. Great video.

Hi Shelby, that angle of you in the light with your journal and the backroads of America on your mind is so beautiful. I hope you get a little mental health break for self care or you find an assistant to grow with you! 💛

Welcome back Dakota & Shelby missed you .

and this is why I Choose to be a truck driver all the advice and feedback Shelby has given me just makes me have a smile while I do my job so thank you Shelby for everything just keep on making awesome videos 🙏🏻😎.

Nice video. Currently working on my vlog as a trucker as well. Glad to see your vlog as inspiration. Keep it up

Thanks for responding. Good video be safe out there!

I love your videos keep up the good work

You are so fun to watch! And beautiful too! Very knowledgeable! That’s an awesome combination!!

Thanks for the great video!! Mike from Cleveland Ohio

Shelby, first of all I want to compliment you on your beautiful long hair. Your videos are awesome, I also love to pass through small towns. I think when you are reunited with Dakota you may be more at ease. Anxiety is not easy to live with, having a journal helps and like I said when Dakota is with you again will help. Be safe on the road,looking forward to next video.🌹🤗🌹

Happy travels my friend love catching up with you. We all need to eat love your food ideas will try it out

I lived in eastern NM and west Texas for years and have lived in Austin since 96. I recognized so many landmarks! When you turned on the highway in Brownfield I even said aloud: "Is she in Brownfield?" And yeah, that hospital in San Angelo is a place for the physically and mentally disadvantaged. You didn't want to say the slang term for those babies either and I appreciate that. I was born in 1953 and there were many babies harmed by pharmaceutical companies rushing a drug to market too soon. There were many lawsuits brought against companies back then. It's good to see you back on the road!

Great content as usual. The mental hospital and drug you mentioned was very interesting. Safe travels and GOD BLESS 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

Welcome back Safe travels always trucker 🚛🚛🚛✌️

Have a safe evening and a awesome shoot!! 📷 🥰

Hello Shelby Another awesome video. You have such a beautiful smile. I like it when you smile it makes me smile too when I am having a bad day.. I also like the small towns, to me that is what America is and comes from. If that makes sense. I think alot of us viewers are missing Dakota too...

Glad ur doing well, maybe I’ll see you on the road since I’m taking the same route, if I don’t keep truckin 😎

I found truck driving to fuel my anxiety! Breaks my heart to hear this!

Oh by the way, thanks for sharing your day in the life of a trucker 😉👍 hope you have a blessed day Shelby.

Once again Shelby wonderful job on video keep up good work thank you share with road .

I know I’m late but good luck with the Shell event, assuming it’s not already over, in which case I hope it went well! Can’t wait for you to get Dakota back, that’ll definitely help you with being able to handle the dark a fair bit more! Keep killing it Shelby!!!

When I was young I lived with Anxiety. Then as I became your age I got over it for about 15 years because of life ya know. Now I feel like its come back a bit as I get older. I believe its because we feel like we are forgetting stuff. Like you as long as its in front of my face I do it. You have allot on your plate even if you seem relaxed I am sure. Dakota being there would help for sure! Take care and get some rest after the photos. Like you from the PNW. Been to Texas a bunch. My daughter lives in Austin plus I would visit allot from a past job. Love the sunsets there. Mostly the ones closer to the Gulf. Kinda like those Florida Sunsets you may remember. Take care and rest up!!!

I just love you! I’m so much like that too, I’m glad I’m not alone. I’ve heard of that horrible drug also. So much sadness with that drug and what it did to infants. I deal with anxiety it’s not a fun thing ! Thank you for the coping skills.

I love watching your blogs, it often times think I am the only one complaining

Instead of spreading the prongs, look inside the end of the pigtail. The "sleeves" that the prongs slide into are split lenghtways. Buy yourself the smallest screwdriver you can find (I have a jewelers screwdriver) and pry it into the top of the split along the sleeves and slightly pry the corner inwards. It tightens the sleeves and you will not have light issues and don't run the risk of breaking the prongs.

Good luck on your photo shoot Shelby

Keep moving….you are doing great!

Love watching your Vlogs ;)

Pretty cool Shelby! I love going through small towns too. Some are creepy and you pray you don’t break down, especially with no cell service. I miss your boss too. Maybe next trip.

Stay safe Shel. Remember to replenish Dakota’s water u took for ur oatmeal. (write this down).

A lot of those pier & beam homes in the oilfield were built & brought in during the 50s. Most had asbestos siding on them too. Big Spring used to have a big military base, and had eroded rather severely since it was shut down. If you ever come thru Snyder, let me know. Lunch is on me!

My hair gets tangled with big knots too. If I put it in a high pony it doesn't. Of course combing it every morning and evening helps too. The content you bring is great. Keep it coming.

I feel you on the email thing. I work a State job in Payroll as primary for some programs, and back-up for other programs. I have to organize and prioritize emails like crazy. I literally woke up at 5 am on Saturday and realized there was a request I didn't send out on Friday, and had to make a notification in my phone for 8 am Monday so I wouldn't forget. 🤣

Keep on fighting the fight. Truckers are having a rough time all over the 🌏🌎🌍. Forgot about you being a business owner too so you have a lot on your mind. SAFE TRAVELS 🚛💨💨💨💨

Photo shoot ...nice !!