Ellen Voie is an internationally recognized speaker and authority on gender diversity and inclusion for women working in non-traditional careers in transportation. She has been invited to speak to audiences in Sweden, Australia, New Zealand, Viet Nam, France, Mexico, and Canada in addition to being a popular speaker at conferences throughout the United States. As founder of the Women In Trucking Association in March of 2007, Voie currently serves as the nonprofit organization’s President/CEO. The Women In Trucking Association was formed to promote the employment of women in the trucking industry, to remove obstacles that might keep them from succeeding, and to celebrate the successes of its members.
Recent Posts by Ellen Voie:
by Ellen Voie, on Aug 4, 2023 11:14:58 AM
Tammy Stoner Today’s professional drivers are much different than the guys I knew when I started working in the trucking industry. Yes, I wrote, “guys,” as I didn’t know any …
Read Storyby Ellen Voie, on Jun 29, 2023 11:15:39 AM
Four years ago, I told my board of directors that my plan was to retire in July of 2023. It seemed that it would be a long time, but now …
Read Storyby Ellen Voie, on Jun 27, 2023 9:52:32 AM
Warmer seasons bring orange cones and constructions signs to our nation’s highways. Although these barriers might be frustrating, they are needed to maintain nearly 50,000 miles of interstate highways. How …
Read Storyby Ellen Voie, on May 26, 2023 5:04:48 PM
“If we could find a way To get inside Each other's mind, If you could see you Through my eyes Instead of your ego I believe you'd be Surprised to …
Read Storyby Ellen Voie, on May 2, 2023 8:46:29 PM
The Women In Trucking Association was searching for ways to reach the next generation to introduce them to careers in transportation. The idea of a doll was considered, and we …
Read Storyby Ellen Voie, on Mar 29, 2023 10:07:44 AM
The goal of Women In Trucking is to create a more gender diversity industry. We are proud of the fact that fifteen percent of our members are men who join …
Read Storyby Ellen Voie, on Mar 20, 2023 9:15:30 PM
The trucking industry has traditionally been male-populated, with women making up a small percentage of truck drivers and other industry professionals. However, technology is helping to break down barriers and …
Read Storyby Ellen Voie, on Jan 16, 2023 7:27:49 PM
Sixteen years ago, when Women In Trucking Association was formed, the response from the trucking industry was positive. They were more interested in using an untapped resource (women) to fill …
Read Storyby Ellen Voie, on Nov 3, 2022 10:15:22 PM
For over fifteen years, the Women In Trucking Association has worked hard to advance our mission: to encourage the employment of women, address obstacles and celebrate success. This goal to …
Read Storyby Ellen Voie, on Oct 4, 2022 8:54:43 PM
The mission of Women In Trucking includes the goal to, “encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry.” The idea of a mobile unit in a semi-trailer was realized …
Read StoryThe Women In Trucking Association is a non-profit organization with the mission to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments, and minimize obstacles faced by women working in the industry.
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