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 …

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by 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 …

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Topics:Sponsored Content

by 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 …

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Topics:Girl Scout EventsWomen In Trucking

by 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 …

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Topics:Ellen's Blog

by 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 …

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Topics:Human ResourcesLife on the Road

by 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 …

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Topics:Human ResourcesDriver PerspectiveGender Diversity Issues

by 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, …

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Topics:Sponsored Content

by 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 …

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Topics:LeadershipHuman ResourcesEllen's BlogGender Diversity Issues

by 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 …

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Topics:Human ResourcesGender Diversity IssuesSponsored Content

by 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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Topics:SafetyTechnology

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