Truckers have also changed a lot recently. They are no longer red necked modern cowboys. Most are immigrants now actually and did not grow up with the CB Smokey and the Bandit culture.
How big is she....dainty or kinda strong?
250 for weak and dainty. Shadow 750 if she is strongish. You can pick those up all day long for 2500.
Which makes me think that 250 is a bit high.