Women In Trucking Blog

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 …

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 …

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 …

The Women In Trucking Association expects 1,800 attendees at the 2025 Accelerate! Conference & Expo Nov. 9-12 in Dallas, TX. The trucking industry is currently navigating one of its most …

The trucking industry is facing a widening shortage of diesel truck technicians—a gap that is becoming increasingly difficult to bridge. In fact, while qualified technicians are indispensable to a safe …

At Women In Trucking (WIT), we believe that strong connections build strong careers—and an even stronger community. That’s the vision behind the new WIT Connections, a platform designed to foster …

Young children experience the magic of the WITney® Educational Trailer, which includes interactive kiosks on general questions about trucking and HERstories. It also features a state-of-the-art driver simulator to experience …

Becoming an owner operator offers the freedom to control your routes, schedule, and income, but it also demands discipline and preparation. A team of subject matter experts from Triumph, a …

The trucking industry faces several challenges -- among them are driver shortages and turnover rates. According to the American Trucking Associations (ATA), there was a shortage of 80,000 drivers in …

Every September, National Truck Driver Appreciation Week rolls around as a chance to recognize the women and men who keep America moving from behind the wheel. For many companies with …

A woman "takes a spin" on the new simulator in the WITney(r) Educational Trailer to get a feel of what it's like behind the wheel. Climb into a truck driver …

There are broader societal and labor force trends currently reshaping the trucking industry, which ultimately present strategies for motor carriers to engage younger, more diverse, and historically underrepresented populations, according …

While freight conditions remain challenging and fleets are proceeding cautiously with wage decisions, new data from the National Transportation Institute (NTI) reveals a more nuanced outlook: under the surface, driver …

The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has announced Gina Jones as its August 2025 Member of the Month. Jones is a professional driver at Werner Enterprises. Thirteen years ago, Jones …