Georgeta, a 35-year-old truck driver hailing from Romania, has earned the moniker “Romanian Barbie” due to her penchant for the color pink, which dominates both the exterior and interior of her truck.
While female truck drivers are not a common sight, Georgeta stands out with her vibrant pink outfits, a matching truck, and a lively personality. The “Romanian Barbie” gained widespread attention in her home country when images of her and her pink-themed trucks went viral on social media.
With a career spanning 12 years, mostly in Spain, she recently returned home, acquired her own truck, and ventured into independent work. Spending a significant amount of time in her truck, Georgeta dedicated considerable effort to transforming it into a comfortable space that mirrors her passion for the color pink.
Originally from Craciunelu, in Romania’s Alba county, Georgeta navigates the country’s roads during her daily drives. To combat the solitude of long hours on the road, she adopted two pet cats – Norocel and Pisy – who have become the stars of her TikTok channel, where she shares daily clips. Norocel’s rescue story adds a heartwarming touch to her journey, as he once jumped in front of her truck, prompting her to take him in after witnessing his hunger and fear.
Barbie on Wheels – Female Truck Driver Gives Her Enormous Rig a Pink Transformation (Credits: Oddity Central)
Despite entering a traditionally male-dominated profession, Georgeta remains proud of her femininity. Reflecting on her early days in the industry, she recalls initially adopting a more masculine appearance, cutting her hair short and wearing men’s clothing. However, a humorous incident at work led her to embrace her feminine side. Georgeta emphasizes the importance of maintaining a sense of style and presentability, asserting that a woman should always remember her identity, regardless of her chosen profession.
Georgeta pursued a management degree in college, supported herself through various retail jobs, and even explored hairstyling and makeup before discovering her true passion at truck driving school. Despite attempting alternative career paths while in Spain, her love for truck driving always drew her back.
Recounting her deep connection with the profession, Georgeta expressed, “Every time a truck drove by, my heart beat a little faster. I realized I couldn’t quit; it’s like a drug.”
Fulfilling a longtime dream, the “Romanian Barbie” desired to personalize her truck, particularly the interior, to reflect her personality. With the acquisition of her own truck, she finally had the opportunity to turn her vision into reality. Now, her truck mirrors the aesthetic of the world’s most famous doll.
Georgeta shares the limelight with other female truck drivers who have found fame through social media, such as Rino Sasaki, Japan’s most beautiful truck driver, who garnered attention online a few years ago.
