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Women In Trucking survey seeks gender diversity information
“Since 2007, when the Women In Trucking Association was formed, the percentages of women in the industry have been rising significantly."
January 6, 2023
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Women In Trucking seeks nominations for its Driver of the Year Award
“Each year we feature a female professional driver so we can share her story to encourage other women to not only honor her, but to consider the opportunity to enter the industry and find success."
December 22, 2022
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REAL Women in Trucking's 'Queen of the Road' nominations sought
New additions to the awards program this year will recognize a trainer of the year and recognition for a top rookie driver.
December 21, 2022
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Woman veteran gets new Kenworth as Transition Trucking contest winner
Professional truck driver Ashley Leiva of Noemi Trucking in Corpus Christi, Texas, received the keys to a Kenworth T680 Next Generation, the top award in the recognition program.
December 19, 2022
Contest winner and her family with the truck she won
Real Women in Trucking files EEOC complaint over Facebook job ads
The group's members "have been routinely denied job advertisements on Facebook for truck driver positions because of their gender."
December 5, 2022
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WIT announces list of top transportation companies for women
The companies on the list will be recognized at the upcoming WIT Accelerate! Conference & Expo Nov. 13-16 in Dallas.
November 2, 2022
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Women leaders in trucking discuss recruiting, retaining and empowering the next generation of women
Diversity directly impacts bottom line. The industry cannot afford to leave women out of the equation, especially with such a severe shortage of drivers and diesel technicians, but much of that talent pool is being overlooked.
October 28, 2022
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FMCSA's Women of Trucking board first meeting online Nov. 9
The agenda includes a report by the FMCSA on the results of “Crime Prevention for Truckers,” a study of women and other truck drivers and their safety on the road.
October 27, 2022
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Influential Woman in Trucking award finalists named by WIT
The award highlights the achievements of female role models and trailblazers in the trucking industry, according to WIT.
October 25, 2022
WIT award finalists
Schneider driver, trainer named latest ambassador for Women in Trucking
Previously, McCall worked as a pastry chef, earning her Class A CDL in 2017 and driving a mixer truck for a construction company before joining Schneider in 2020.
August 16, 2022
Woman truck driver KayLeigh McCall
Women in Trucking opens nominations for annual truck giveaway
Applications for the 2023 Truck Giveaway are open until Nov. 30.
August 14, 2022
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Nominations sought for WIT's Influential Woman in Trucking Award
Nominations will be accepted through Sept. 20.
August 8, 2022
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Pilot Flying J adds exclusive line of women's clothing
“Our goal is to provide functionality and comfort."
June 24, 2022
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Women In Trucking photo contest seeks entries that show your pride
photos that "show us your pride for your role in the trucking industry."
May 24, 2022
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Indiana Girl Scouts learn what it's like to be a truck driver
The event was hosted by Cummins and Marvin Johnson & Associates.
May 24, 2022
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Republic Services driver recognized by Women In Trucking
Charlene Felix Johnson is also described as "a great teacher who takes every opportunity to lead and teach her fellow drivers."
May 14, 2022
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Deadline to apply to serve on FMCSA's new women's advisory board is Friday
The advisory board will coordinate with trucking companies, nonprofit organizations, and trucking associations to support women in trucking.
April 5, 2022
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30-year company driver for Yellow named top woman truck driver
"Every day I do my best to train and teach to the best of my ability."
March 27, 2022
Susie DeRidder, 2020 Driver of the Year, Michael Del Rosario, Walmart, Ellen Voie, Women In Trucking Association, Peggy Arnold, Yellow Corporation
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