Women in Trucking

Nominated as finalists, Peggy Arnold, Francis Hernandez and Courtney Ohlandt are focused on safety and getting the job done.

A lack of restroom access for drivers still plagues the trucking industry.

This week: Werner launches its cookbook, Women in Trucking offers ideas for safer training programs and UPS donates $1.25 million to advance underrepresented entrepreneurs.

Voie, the group’s founder, still plans to retire in July 2023.

AskWaves examines four charities that help improve life on the road.

Women In Trucking CEO Ellen Voie promotes Accelerate conference this week in Dallas from Nov. 7 – 9.

From resource groups to driving electric trucks, learn four ways your company can build a more inclusive environment for women.

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.

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.

Trucking’s ever-changing demographics make the thoughts and opinions of minority drivers increasingly an invaluable asset.

The Women in Trucking Association selected honorees for their significant career accomplishments and efforts to promote gender diversity.

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.

Cybersecurity skills are among the gaps identified in GAO review of DOT’s workforce.

Women make up over 10% of over-the-road (OTR) truck drivers, a number predicted to continue rising.

The program dives into the transportation industry’s efforts to create a more inclusive workplace for both driving and nondriving staff.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, Amazon is altering the industry’s perspective of peak freight season. Plus, Women in Trucking named the top employers for women and XPO could be looking to downsize.

Carriers, logistics businesses and technology providers make the cut in 2020.

Cheng Cheng-Mount was appointed to the Taiwanese carrier’s board in 2018.