by NPGA | Sponsored Content, on Aug 18, 2025 8:00:00 AM

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 …

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by Women In Trucking Staff, on Aug 5, 2025 1:14:10 PM

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 …

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by Women In Trucking Staff, on Aug 5, 2025 10:04:20 AM

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 …

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by Brian Everett, on Aug 5, 2025 9:04:22 AM

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 …

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by Women In Trucking Staff, on Aug 4, 2025 12:36:53 PM

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 …

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

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 …

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by Courtney Bloom, on Jul 30, 2025 8:17:49 AM

Trucking activity in the United States slipped in June as the freight market eroded during the last two months of the second quarter. Specifically, truck freight tonnage decreased 0.4% after …

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by Women In Trucking Staff, on Jul 15, 2025 12:08:41 PM

Some of the biggest challenges in the current trucking economy range from recruiting and retaining quality workforce talent to rising operational costs that are driven by complicated issues like volatile …

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by Fran Bernard, on Jul 14, 2025 1:15:23 PM

Yuma Haidara, a seasoned over-the-road (OTR) professional truck driver, stands as a mentor and a certified driver trainer for Walmart Transportation in Raymond, NH. Her expertise and leadership in the …

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by Women In Trucking Staff, on Jul 14, 2025 12:16:35 PM

If you’re a professional truck driver who comes across a truck rollover that immediately happened, what would you do? Heather Barkey, a professional truck driver for Nussbaum, recently found out …

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