The Sisters of the Road photo collection highlights female truckers’ struggles and improvements needed for industry equality.
NFI hosts Girl Scout trucking event
Women in Supply Chain Leadership Roles – year-to-year comparison
Winner will be announced at Mid-America Trucking Show
“This exceptional group of women have persevered through the uncertain times brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, exhibiting the true example of a leader,” said Ellen Voie, WIT president and CEO.
Nominated as finalists, Peggy Arnold, Francis Hernandez and Courtney Ohlandt are focused on safety and getting the job done.
“I am a firm believer that what gets measured gets accomplished,” says LaQuenta Jacobs on developing diversity, equity and inclusion programs within a public company.
This week: the Leading Ladies’ mentorship program empowers women in the industry; Convoy Technologies will host its second “Tacos for Truckers” event and logistics technology company wants to TransFIX your rig with CBS’ Jason Cameron.
On today’s episode, Jeremy Reymer, founder and CEO of DriverReach, speaks with Ellen Voie, president and CEO of Women in Trucking, on ways to recruit more women into the trucking industry.
Ellen Voie founded the Women In Trucking Association in 2007, and it has come a long way since. It now has a separate charity foundation, which provides students seeking transportation-related careers with scholarships.
Trucking’s ever-changing demographics make the thoughts and opinions of minority drivers increasingly an invaluable asset.
DPDHL is making large commitments related to sustainable aviation, electric last-mile delivery vehicles and social impact projects in its recently released sustainability road map.
As part of Women’s History Month, FreightWaves spotlights the first American woman to make it to the top at sea.
Stockholm-based electric trucking company Einride conducted a survey to gain insights into women’s views on a career in the trucking industry and how technology and autonomy impact interest.
While transportation remains a male-dominated industry, the share of female professionals in some modes is rising.
Redwood Logistics’ #HeroChallenge and Women in Logistics webinar raised funds to celebrate GivingTuesday.
Women make up over 10% of over-the-road (OTR) truck drivers, a number predicted to continue rising.
The partnership with the women’s soccer team is about more than just paying for uniforms. It’s part of a push to highlight the growing role of women in the historically male-dominated world of freight and beyond.
