Altantsetseg Kuwaiti

“Driving a truck is like living in your own little world on the road. You see things most people never get to experience.”

Altantsetseg was born in Mongolia but made her way to Kuwait City to pursue her passion for truck driving. She has been driving trucks for over 10 years and loves the freedom it gives her. When she's not on the road, she enjoys cooking traditional Mongolian dishes and practicing her archery skills. Despite facing some challenges as a female truck driver in a male-dominated industry, Altantsetseg remains driven and determined to succeed.

What inspired you to become a truck driver?

Growing up in Mongolia, I was always fascinated by the big trucks that would come through our town. I dreamed of one day being behind the wheel and traveling the world. When I got older, I decided to make my dream a reality.

What has been your biggest challenge as a female truck driver?

Sometimes people underestimate me because I'm a woman, but I use that as motivation to work even harder and prove them wrong. It can also be lonely on the road, but I've made some great friends within the truck driving community.