by Kellylynn McLaughlin, on Jun 23, 2020 2:14:00 PM

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:Driver AmbassadorLife on the Road

by Kelsea Eckert, on Jun 23, 2020 1:42:00 PM

Few are born with the innate knowledge of running a business. Skills must either be learned from others or learned the hard way. While some people gravitate toward the school …

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Topics:LeadershipOperations

by Ellen Voie, on Jun 2, 2020 3:36:00 PM

The trucking industry has long been a male-dominated environment, and although things are changing, it's still predominantly men behind the wheel, in the corner office, and the shop. As women …

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Topics:Human ResourcesLife on the RoadWomen In TruckingHealth and WellnessEllen's Blog

by Michele Wade, on May 26, 2020 8:00:00 AM

How can women engage men in improving gender diversity in the workplace? “Awareness building is an important first step in winning men’s support,” says Kelly Wolf Gonzalez, Director of Diversity, …

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Topics:LeadershipRedefining The Road Magazine

by Michele Wade, on May 19, 2020 10:18:00 AM

Characteristics that are often associated with men – such as aggression, competition and decisiveness – are frequently rewarded in today’s workplace. While such behavior might go against their natural instincts, …

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Topics:LeadershipProfessional Development

by Norman Winegar, on May 18, 2020 2:51:00 PM

May is national Mental Health Awareness Month. It's an opportunity for Americans to become more aware of how important good mental health is to us as individuals and to our …

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Topics:Professional DevelopmentHealth and Wellness

by Kellylynn McLaughlin, on May 15, 2020 3:07:00 PM

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:Driver AmbassadorLife on the Road

by Michele Wade, on May 5, 2020 3:29:00 PM

Joyce Brenny and her husband Todd founded Brenny Transportation in 1996 with three employees. Today, they have 100, including their daughter and son-in-law. The company has ranked as one of …

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Topics:LeadershipOperations

by Ellen Voie, on Apr 28, 2020 5:21:00 PM

Ten years ago, Facebook was emerging as one of the top social media websites and Women In Trucking member, Sandy Long, recognized its potential. She reached out and asked if …

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Topics:Women In TruckingEllen's Blog

by Kelly Radi, on Apr 28, 2020 3:50:00 PM

I was up in New Brunswick, Canada, working with a group of women in the trucking industry (shout out to WIT members Day & Ross!) when I heard the news …

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Topics:LeadershipProfessional Development

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