As others have already mentioned, theft is a real problem round these parts. Unless your daughter has secure parking at both ends of the commute, I wouldn't recommend a $1000+ bike for this purpose. As far as the frame goes, I prefer the Cross Check for commuting since it provides a livelier ride compared to the Trucker, but it can still be a solid workhorse with front and rear rack mounting options. Two scenarios where I would choose the Trucker would be if the rider planned to do some real touring at some point, or if it was being built for a smaller rider, in which case the 26" wheel option might be preferable.