Colvin grew up in remote North Dakota on a farm, where she drove a truck.[1] Today, she lives in Udall, Kansas.[2] Her original occupation was as a teacher, and she first started driving with her husband, Butch, during the summer.[3] She worked in a team with her husband Butch[2] for 18 years before they retired in 2010.[4] The Colvins have four children and six grandchildren.
In 1965, Colvin became the first woman to hold a CDL license in Kansas.[2] In 1972, she became the first woman to drive for the produce company, Stanley Dilley and in 1992, was the first woman to drive for the chemical hauler, Wynne Tank Lines.[5]
In 2004, Colvin and her husband were named Company Team of the Year for CFI.[6] In April 2006 Colvin became the first woman to be named Company Equipment Driver of the Year by Truckload Carriers Association and sponsored by Truckers News.[7] On April 7, 2006, Colvin was mentioned on Paul Harvey's short radio newscast on ABC stations across the nation.
