A new study by the American Transportation Research Institute highlights six key challenges women in trucking face and offers solutions for industry leaders.
The Sisters of the Road photo collection highlights female truckers’ struggles and improvements needed for industry equality.
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Women in Supply Chain Leadership Roles – year-to-year comparison
Tampons are in short supply due to supply chain disruptions such as difficulty getting raw materials.
Nominated as finalists, Peggy Arnold, Francis Hernandez and Courtney Ohlandt are focused on safety and getting the job done.
The Women In Trucking Association’s partnership with Girl Scouts of America enables local transportation companies and troops to plan a “Trucks Are For Girls” Event with the purpose of obtaining a Transportation Badge.
Women make up over 10% of over-the-road (OTR) truck drivers, a number predicted to continue rising.
Having women represented in the C-suite drives higher company profits, transportation veterans say during WavesTalk.
Women are underrepresented across the board in transportation and logistics, with just over 20 percent of managers in transportation, storage and distribution identifying as female.
With female representation among truckers at just three percent, industry looks for ways to close gap.
Our second look at women in the trucking industry.
The two companies have reached a new milestone in their collaborative effort to create 150 women-owned businesses in transportation. The program announced that it had welcomed its 50th participant last week.
While things like bonuses and increased pay are already being employed to attract drivers, the shortage continues to worsen
Recently we had the honor of hosting Ellen Voie, founder, President, and CEO of Women In Trucking Association (WIT) at Convoy HQ. WIT’s mission is to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments, and minimize obstacles faced by women working in the trucking industry. Read the Full Blog Post
