A well-loved figure in the world of lorry driving, Oti Cabadas, known as Coco Trucker Girl, has passed away. The 41-year-old influencer, who encouraged women to enter the male-dominated field of trucking, tragically died after collapsing on her way home from a classic car event. Oti, a popular social media personality with a large following for her positive trucking videos, experienced severe headaches before fainting in Alcaniz, Spain. Despite being airlifted to a hospital in Zaragoza, she succumbed to an unexpected stroke.
Originally from Fornelos de Montes, in Galicia, Oti transitioned from hairdressing to pursue a career in truck driving. Starting her journey at the age of 22, she eventually settled in Palencia, where her career flourished. Despite being discouraged by a teacher early on, Oti traveled extensively across Europe, documenting her adventures on the road through videos.
Renowned for her charisma and uplifting spirit, Oti gained popularity on platforms like TikTok, amassing over 300,000 followers. Her content showcased the challenges and joys of trucking life, highlighting long hauls and her trademark “red-lip Fridays.” She also used her influence to advocate for work-life balance and gender equality in the transportation industry.
Following her untimely death, tributes poured in from Spain’s trucking community, with the Spanish Confederation of Freight Transport praising Oti for her inspirational impact. Fans flooded her social media accounts with messages of sorrow and heartfelt tributes. Her legacy as a trailblazer for women in trucking will continue to resonate within the industry.
