Truckers of Tomorrow from the Troops of Today
By Reagan Payne Young ladies all across the country are being introduced to the world of transportation with fun activities and role models that look a lot like them. Women working in the supply chain…
Women in Trucking
Legislation for the Ladies
By Reagan Payne Senator Tammy Baldwin shattered Wisconsin’s glass ceiling when the 2nd Congressional District elected her the state’s first female member of Congress. Bigger than Wisconsin: she was the nation’s first openly gay challenger…
WITA Unveils Powerful Trailer Design, Names It ‘WITney’
By Al MuskewitzIt was one of the organization’s most closely guarded secrets of the year, but Friday afternoon the Women In Trucking Association unveiled its Driver Ambassador Trailer and formally named the rig. Through a…
Rising Above the Crowd
Boyd Bros. recognizes and appreciates the contributions of its female professionals By Al MuskewitzIt’s no secret trucking is a male-dominated industry. Women make up approximately 8 percent of the nation’s driver population and just about…
ACT Consistently a Best Fleet and Top Transport Company for Women
By Al Muskewitz American Central Transport (ACT) has long been out front as one of the nation’s premier dry van trucking companies, but over the past three years it has taken its game to another…
Schneider Recognized as a Best Employer for Women
By Al Muskewitz The number of women drivers in the trucking industry is growing, perhaps not at as fast enough pace for some but growing nonetheless, and several companies have been recognized recently for their…
Driving Into History
4 Women Drivers Take Part in Historic Convoy to Recognize the Anniversary of First Women’s Vote By AL MUSKEWITZ Four pioneering women in the American trucking industry are paying tribute and bringing awareness to another…
Armour’s DeRidder Named WIT Inaugural Female Driver of the Year
Canadian driver recognized for her commitment to trucking, community, safety; award sponsored by WalmartBy Al Muskewitz In a time of national emergency and worldwide uncertainty, Susie DeRidder was looking for some really good news to come…
TLD Promotes Jolly to Safety Manager
By Al Muskewitz Nina Jolly has worn a lot of hats in her 12 years with TLD Logistics Services and late this summer another layer was added to her career onion. Jolly, already the Knoxville, Tenn.-based carrier’s…