by Fran Bernard, on May 11, 2023
Mazie Lanham Mazie Lanham, from California, became the first woman to drive for UPS in 1943. Recognizing what United Parcel Service (UPS) is today, it is amazing to know that …
Read Storyby Suburban Propane | Sponsored Content, on May 10, 2023
For more than 95 years, Suburban Propane has served its customers and communities by safely delivering reliable and affordable clean energy, predominantly in the form of propane. As the world …
Read Storyby Women In Trucking Staff, on May 02, 2023
Driving the next generation to consider trucking as their rewarding career path! The Women In Trucking team was recently in Detroit, MI for an event hosted by the Girl Scouts …
Read Storyby Ellen Voie, on May 02, 2023
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 Fran Bernard, on May 01, 2023
America is a nation of immigrants. That is not a cliché but a simple fact. The truth is that the U.S. as we know it was built by immigrants. Everyone …
Read Storyby Fran Bernard, on May 01, 2023
Photo: Shelle Lichti via The Rainbow Rider Fan Page on Facebook Skills and qualifications - that is what driving a truck is all about. Can you pass a Department of …
Read Storyby SleepDog Mattress | Sponsored Content, on Apr 10, 2023
SleepDog® Mattress is the first Women In Trucking Member Approved Provider and the most recommended truck and RV mattress in the commercial vehicle industry. Designed for life on the road, …
Read Storyby Ellen Voie, on Mar 29, 2023
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 Women In Trucking Staff, on Mar 22, 2023
It’s no secret that the trucking industry is short more than 80,000 professional drivers. And what’s worse, it’s predicted the industry will have a turnover in excess of one million …
Read Storyby Ellen Voie, on Mar 20, 2023
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 …
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