by Michele Wade, on Aug 19, 2020 9:20:41 AM

“I’m a third-generation lady trucker. I grew up in trucks,” Jacinda Duran proclaims proudly. Following in the footsteps of her mother and grandmother, who were both truck drivers, she launched …

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Topics:Redefining The Road MagazineLife on the RoadDriver Perspective

by Norman Winegar, on Aug 18, 2020 4:14:11 PM

Our national election is about two and ½ months away and a large turnout of voters is expected. Much national attention, anxiety and angst is on how it can be …

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Topics:LeadershipGender Diversity Issues

by Women In Trucking Staff, on Aug 13, 2020 4:39:18 PM

Since its origination, the trucking industry has endured war, economic depression, public relations crises, political uncertainty, heavy-handed legislation, and now, global health pandemics. As the data showed in DDC’s recent …

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Topics:LeadershipOperations

by Michele Wade, on Aug 11, 2020 10:07:37 AM

According to American Express’ 2019 State of Women-Owned Businesses Report, employment by woman-owned companies (WOBs) in the transportation and warehousing industry increased 10 percent between 2014 and 2019. Even more …

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Topics:LeadershipProfessional DevelopmentRedefining The Road Magazine

by Women In Trucking Staff, on Aug 5, 2020 1:43:19 PM

According to Adapting to a Pandemic: Freight Market Budget and Priority Shifts In 2020, trucking companies are working to improve business financial health by increasing margins. Despite progression of the …

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Topics:LeadershipOperationsWomen In Trucking

by Ellen Voie, on Jul 29, 2020 1:52:29 PM

Recently I reached out to our driver members and asked them about the stresses they are experiencing due to the COVID 19 Pandemic. Challenges included access to personal protection supplies …

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Topics:Life on the RoadDriver PerspectiveHealth and Wellness

by Women In Trucking Staff, on Jul 28, 2020 11:15:16 AM

Many transportation and logistics providers went into survival mode in Q2, yet despite a global pandemic, freight continued to move. A majority of companies were forced to get many, sometimes …

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Topics:LeadershipOperationsIndustry News

by Kellylynn McLaughlin, on Jul 28, 2020 10:49:58 AM

As those in the trucking industry know, the Post-Trip Inspection is a time to check and see if anything has changed with your equipment since you began your trip and …

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Topics:Professional DevelopmentDriver AmbassadorDriver Perspective

by Women In Trucking Staff, on Jul 22, 2020 2:51:00 PM

COVID-19 has sent shockwaves through the global supply chain and freight ecosystem, resulting in a highly volatile and uncertain landscape. While freight activity and product demand plummeted, e-commerce sales skyrocketed, …

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Topics:LeadershipIndustry News

by Michele Wade, on Jun 24, 2020 1:16:00 PM

Safety is a priority at National Carriers Inc. (NCI), a diversified motor carrier based in Irving, Texas. Redefining The Road recently caught up with Jill Maschmeier, Director of Safety and …

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Topics:Redefining The Road MagazineSafety

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