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by Alyssa Kirkman, on Sep 16, 2025 1:45:02 PM

Whether you’re behind the wheel, in the office, on the shop floor, or leading from the boardroom, the ability to share experiences, ask questions, and access valuable resources is important …

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by FTR | Sponsored Content, on Sep 15, 2025 1:28:28 PM

We try to address a variety of topics here, so we didn’t plan to revisit English language proficiency (ELP) and related issues this month after diving into it in both …

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by Women In Trucking Staff, on Sep 15, 2025 1:10:38 PM

As the Women In Trucking Association (WIT) celebrates National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW), it’s the perfect time to shine a spotlight on the women who keep America moving behind …

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by Women In Trucking Staff, on Sep 15, 2025 12:18:56 PM

Breaking into trucking isn’t just about driving a heavy-duty truck to deliver freight. It’s about dismantling barriers that keep talented women on the sidelines. Jennifer Hedrick, President & CEO of …

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by Jenny Fall, on Sep 15, 2025 9:44:01 AM

Every September, we pause to honor the backbone of the American supply chain: our nation’s truck drivers. National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW) is more than a celebration — it’s …

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by Brian Everett, on Sep 1, 2025 5:00:00 AM

Picture this: a female professional truck driver, after 10-plus grueling hours on the road, pulls off the interstate in search of a safe place to rest. Instead of finding an …

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by Courtney Bloom, on Sep 1, 2025 5:00:00 AM

The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has announced Lauren Russell as its September 2025 Member of the Month. Russell is a partner at Select Transport Partners. When Russell reflects on …

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by Rachel Kuhlen, on Aug 27, 2025 11:11:11 AM

Have you ever looked back at a decision and wondered what a difference in outcome there might have been if only you had made a slightly different decision? Early in …

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by Courtney Bloom, on Aug 26, 2025 1:53:38 PM

Trucking activity in the United States increased slightly in July, but activity has been fairly flat since March. Specifically, truck freight tonnage rose 0.6% after falling 0.7% in June, according …

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by Fran Bernard, on Aug 18, 2025 9:37:32 AM

April Crysel initially became involved with the Women In Trucking Association (WIT) back in 2015 when she found WIT’s Facebook Discussion Group page for professional drivers. Sandy Long, a professional …

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