Clean, Safe Operations Key to Recruiting Women, Experts Say
DALLAS — Expressing a clear desire to hire women and maintaining a safe, clean work environment are keys to expanding their representation in the trucking workforce, experts said.
Opportunities Abound for Women in Trucking, Observers Say
DALLAS — Trucking provides women with career opportunities that allow them to chart successful paths, but consideration must be given to challenges they face, experts said at an industry conference.
Hutcheson Cites History of Commitment to Gender Equality
DALLAS — The head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration told a conference hosted by a women’s trucking organization that she has been striving to elevate the vital role women play in the industry throughout her career.
Number of Female Technicians in Transportation Remains Low
The percentage of female technicians working at transportation companies remains low, the Women In Trucking Association Index found Sept. 12.
September 13, 2022Gender Bias, Harassment in Industry Still a Concern, Report Says
A new report and survey conducted by the Women In Trucking Association showed that most women regard the industry as safe, but many report they have been the recipients of verbally offensive comments, verbal threats and abuse in recent years.
WIT Releases Annual List of Best Transportation Companies for Women
The Women In Trucking Association announced the best transportation companies for women list Oct. 25.
November 5, 2021Kristy Knichel, Jodie Teuton Tie for Women In Trucking Award
Kristy Knichel, CEO of Knichel Logistics, and Jodie Teuton, vice president of Kenworth of Louisiana, won the Women In Trucking Association’s Influential Woman in Trucking award, marking the first time the contest resulted in a tie.
Electric Trucks Have Qualities to Improve Diversity, Panelists Say
The growing world of electric truck operations offers an opportunity to increase diversity in the industry, experts addressing the Women In Trucking Association’s annual conference said.
Elaine Chao Helps Kick Off Women In Trucking Association’s Conference
The Women In Trucking Association’s annual conference, held virtually out of safety concerns related to the coronavirus pandemic, kicked off with a message of positivity Nov. 12.
Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Support Women in Trucking
Lawmakers in the Senate and House of Representatives have introduced legislation that would support women in the trucking industry.