Ellen Voie

Ellen Voie

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 Feb 5, 2024 9:44:59 AM

2023 I ❤️ Trucking Photo Contest Submission by ReedTMS February is the month of hearts and roses in honor of Valentine’s Day. While there are many theories surrounding the first …

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by Ellen Voie, on Jan 18, 2024 11:11:10 AM

Women In Trucking Association Founder Ellen Voie The Women In Trucking Association was formed in 2007 and will celebrate 17 years of growth and achievement in March. What started as …

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by Ellen Voie, on Dec 27, 2023 10:39:54 AM

As we close out the holiday season, those Thanksgiving pies, Christmas candy, and lots of cookies to celebrate don’t help our waistline. One study found that the average American gains …

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Topics:Life on the RoadHealth and WellnessEllen's Blog

by Ellen Voie, on Nov 30, 2023 11:39:54 AM

We are all familiar with the friend who forgets his wallet when it’s time to pay for the meal, or the one who orders three cocktails and wants to split …

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by Ellen Voie, on Oct 10, 2023 3:14:18 PM

The republic of Namibia is a country in Southern Africa. This sub-Saharan country is one of the driest and least-populated areas in the world. Although the nation borders the Atlantic …

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Topics:Life on the RoadDriver Perspective

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 …

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by 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 …

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by 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 …

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by 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 …

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Topics:Driver PerspectiveEllen's BlogGender Diversity Issues

by 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 …

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About Women In Trucking

The 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.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in articles within the WIT Blog are those of the authors/submitters and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the Women In Trucking Association.

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