Oti Cabadas, Known as ‘Coco Trucker Girl,’ Dies at 41 After Medical Emergency at Truck Festival

30 October 2025

Spanish social-media creator and truck driver Oti Cabadas widely recognised by her online persona “Coco Trucker Girl” has passed away at the age of 41 following a medical emergency after attending a trucking event in Alcañiz, Spain.

Cabadas had carved out a unique space for herself in a male-dominated profession, documenting her daily life on the road while advocating for women in transport. With a combined following of over 400,000 across Instagram, TikTok and Facebook, she used her platform not only to share her love for trucking but to challenge gender norms in the logistics sector.

According to reports, the incident occurred on the weekend of October 25-26 during the 10th Annual Meet-Up of Classic and American Trucks in Alcañiz. After the event Cabadas began suffering a severe headache, asked her husband to drive the truck, but then lost consciousness. She was airlifted to the Miguel Servet Hospital in Zaragoza where she later died from a stroke.

Messages of grief poured in from the transportation community and her followers. The Spanish Confederation of Freight Transport described the moment as “a very sad day” and praised Cabadas for opening doors to many women in the industry, adding: “Fly high, Oti. We will always remember you with affection and gratitude for everything you did.”

Her final social-media posts appeared on October 25 and featured a video of a green truck followed by photos from a trucking workshop, underlining how deeply embedded she was in truck-life culture until the end.

Cabadas was originally from Fornelos de Montes in Galicia and later lived in Palencia. She had over 20 years’ experience as a truck driver and had developed a signature online identity with her slogan “Mi complemento favorito es el camión” (My favourite accessory is the truck). Her branding, energy and visible presence helped normalise the idea of women behind the wheel of heavy trucks in a field long dominated by men.

Her impact was more than symbolic. Through her experiences and visibility she actively encouraged other women to consider careers in transport and to claim their space in the industry. She often addressed the idea that the sector “is not just for men,” and through her cheerful posts and “red-lip Fridays” moments she brought personality and advocacy into the logistics world.

Although the cause of her death was reported as a stroke following her collapse, the suddenness of the event shocked many who knew her and followed her journey online. The emotional toll rippled across social-media threads as fans shared their gratitude for her authenticity and encouraged one another to keep her message of passion and equality alive.

Cabadas leaves behind her husband, family, colleagues in the trucking community and a large online audience who regarded her as an inspiration. Her legacy lives on in every long-haul mile driven by a woman who followed her own path, who refused to conform, and who carried visibility for those who might follow. In the world of transport and influencer culture alike, she will be remembered as someone who turned the road into a platform for change.