Meet the Kenyan Woman Driving Heavy Commercial Trucks Across Europe

Kenyan truck driver Wangui Njeri Sally is building a career in Europe’s haulage industry, driving heavy commercial vehicles across several countries.

Based in Europe, Sally spends long periods on the road transporting goods across national borders. Her work involves driving large vehicles for extended hours while managing changing road and weather conditions, traffic and the demands of long-distance travel.

The job requires technical skill, concentration and discipline. Sally has also had to adapt to the challenges of spending extended periods away from home and family while maintaining the focus required to operate heavy vehicles safely.

Sally shares aspects of her work on social media, giving followers an insight into the daily realities of professional trucking. Her posts feature the vehicles she drives, the roads she travels and some of the routines involved in long-distance haulage.

Her work reflects the growing visibility of women in an industry that has traditionally been dominated by men. By working as a heavy commercial vehicle driver, Sally has taken on a role that requires specialised skills and considerable responsibility.

The European transport sector relies heavily on truck drivers to move food, manufactured goods, industrial supplies and other products between cities and across national borders. Drivers connect distribution centres with businesses and consumers, making road freight an important part of the continent’s supply network.

Sally’s experience also reflects the range of careers pursued by Kenyan women living abroad. Her professional path demonstrates that migration can lead to opportunities in industries beyond the occupations commonly associated with migrant workers.

Through her social media presence, Sally has provided a glimpse into the practical demands of trucking, from handling heavy vehicles to travelling through different countries and managing long hours on the road.