Women In Trucking Blog

by Women In Trucking Staff, on May 19, 2025 8:00:00 AM

Tracy Rushing remembers the moment she was notified that she was selected as the 2024 Influential Woman of the Year by the Women In Trucking Association (WIT): “This recognition felt …

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by Women In Trucking Staff, on May 19, 2025 7:30:00 AM

Spot market rates in trucking are lower and there’s excess truck capacity in the current economy. Load-to-truck ratios are lower, meaning there are too many truckers chasing too few loads …

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by FTR | Sponsored Content, on May 8, 2025 3:07:06 PM

As others spread doom and gloom or pie in the sky, FTR has held off on crafting major changes to our economic forecasts based on tariff fallout, mostly because of …

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by Brian Everett, on May 2, 2025 2:52:26 PM

Business professionals in trucking are stretched for time, overloaded with tasks, and low on staff resources and budgets. Whether you’re in operations, HR/talent management, sales and marketing, or leadership, it’s …

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

The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has announced Katie Petrie as its May 2025 Member of the Month. Petrie is the Head of Human Resources at American Expediting Logistics. In …

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by Women In Trucking Staff, on Apr 28, 2025 12:25:24 PM

Trucking activity in the United States slipped in March, giving back a little more than half of the gain from February. Specifically, truck freight tonnage decreased 1.5% after surging 28% …

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by Courtney Bloom, on Apr 15, 2025 8:21:34 AM

74 impressive individuals have been recognized as 2025 “Top Women to Watch in Transportation” who have successfully accomplished amazing things in their careers and exemplify WIT’s mission. Vanessa Angulo sponsored …

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by Courtney Bloom, on Apr 14, 2025 3:45:54 PM

In an industry where timing, safety, and trust are everything, communication isn’t just a soft skill – it’s a lifeline. That’s the core message shared by both Laura Duryea, Director …

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by Brian Everett, on Apr 14, 2025 3:21:00 PM

Professional truck drivers are the unsung heroes of modern commerce—delivering goods and materials that sustain our lives, ranging from food and clothing to medical supplies and fuel. Yet, despite their …

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by Alyssa Kirkman, on Apr 14, 2025 3:08:19 PM

Building meaningful relationships and an effective network can pave the way for personal and professional growth. For members of the Women In Trucking Association (WIT), creating a strong support network …

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