Women In Trucking Blog

by Women In Trucking Staff, on Nov 03, 2026

From a 19-year-old driving a hot-pink Western Star truck to a former corporate professional who traded spreadsheets for an 18-wheeler, four women proved there's no single road to a rewarding …

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by Women In Trucking Staff, on Nov 03, 2026

During WIT's Accelerate! Conference & Expo last week, the nation's top trucking safety regulator outlined an aggressive agenda to improve roadway safety, combat fraud, and support professional drivers. Derek Barrs, …

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by Women In Trucking Staff, on Nov 03, 2026

Trucking activity in the United States increased 0.8% in September after falling 0.2% in August, according to the American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index. “Truck tonnage …

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by Women In Trucking Staff, on Nov 02, 2026

More than 1,100 transportation professionals gathered in Dallas last week for the Women In Trucking Association's (WIT) annual Accelerate! Conference & Expo, held October 25–28 at the Hilton Anatole. This …

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by Women In Trucking Staff, on Nov 02, 2026

From starting as an entry-level customer service representative to advancing ultimately to President and CEO of one of North America's largest transportation companies, Shelley Simpson's 32-year career demonstrates that success …

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by Women In Trucking Staff, on Nov 02, 2026

The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has named Monica Brooks-Buck as its November 2026 Member of the Month. Brooks-Buck is a professional driver for Werner Enterprises, Inc. After serving 25 …

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by Alyssa Kirkman, on Oct 20, 2026

WIT on the Road stopped in Villa Rica, GA, on October 13. The half-day event, hosted by Peach State Truck Centers at its new campus just 45 minutes outside Atlanta, …

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by Alyssa Kirkman, on Oct 20, 2026

Every so often, a new introduction on Engage does more than say hello, it opens a door into a corner of the industry a lot of us don't hear enough …

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by Desiree Robbins, Walmart Professional Driver/WIT Image Team, on Oct 20, 2026

Desi Robbins, Walmart Professional Driver and WIT Image Team member, along with WIT’s Director of Driver Engagement Jenny Fall, drive the WITney® Educational Trailer to St. Ignace, MI, for the …

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by Women In Trucking Staff, on Oct 19, 2026

Trisha Mossor's passion for the trucking industry began at an early age while watching her father weigh grain trucks on the family farm. Those experiences sparked an appreciation for an …

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