Women In Trucking Blog / Ellen's Blog (3)

by Ellen Voie, on Jan 18, 2022 8:21:41 PM

At a Women In Trucking reception, two drivers sitting next to each other discovered that they worked for the same carrier. As they left the event that evening, they vowed …

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Topics:Professional DevelopmentEllen's Blog

by Ellen Voie, on Dec 3, 2021 8:48:27 AM

The way we spend our time defines who we are. - Jonathan Estrin With the new year around the corner, many of us make new year’s resolutions with the goal …

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by Ellen Voie, on Nov 3, 2021 7:30:00 AM

For those of us in the trucking industry, we are all aware of the data suggesting that crashes involving commercial trucks are overwhelmingly caused by the non-professional driver. Or, as …

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Topics:SafetyEllen's Blog

by Ellen Voie, on Oct 6, 2021 9:52:17 AM

My son’s close friend and future business partner ended their relationship when he recently took his own life. They had been buddies for many years and were both passionate about …

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by Ellen Voie, on Aug 31, 2021 6:18:48 PM

Oprah Winfrey once said, “A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself.” We know that mentors are important to each of us in advancing our …

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by Ellen Voie, on Aug 11, 2021 4:03:19 PM

If you were asked to name the fiercest animal in the animal kingdom, how would you respond? Would your initial reaction be to say it would be a bear, a …

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by Ellen Voie, on Jun 29, 2021 10:43:34 AM

For fourteen years, the Women In Trucking Association has been the only organization whose mission is to encourage and advance the employment of women in trucking. We have always represented …

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by Ellen Voie, on Jun 4, 2021 9:46:15 AM

Women In Trucking joins broad coalition calling for passage of legislation to promote service in transportation. As the need for professional drivers continues, the Women In Trucking Association (WIT) is …

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Topics:Industry NewsWomen In TruckingEllen's Blog

by Ellen Voie, on May 6, 2021 2:54:47 PM

Although the Women In Trucking Association was formed over fourteen years ago, there are still many people who don’t understand our mission and who we represent. This article will answer …

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by Ellen Voie, on Mar 30, 2021 3:03:35 PM

For the past twenty years, the issue of truck parking has made the top ten list of industry issues in the annual American Transportation Research Institute survey. In 2020, it …

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