Women In Trucking Blog / Gender Diversity Issues (2)

by Women In Trucking Staff, on Dec 29, 2021 8:05:47 AM

Photo: 2021 'I HEART Trucking' Photo Contest Submission from Debbie Marler 1. Gender Diversity Measures Included in Infrastructure Package Language in the bipartisan infrastructure bill establishes a transportation workforce outreach program …

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by Patrice Brown, Yellow | Sponsored Content, on Dec 17, 2021 10:13:18 AM

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are multifaceted issues. As leaders, I believe we need to tackle these subjects holistically to better engage and support all underrepresented groups within our businesses, communities, …

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by Women In Trucking Staff, on Dec 15, 2021 8:17:40 AM

Never before have there been more opportunities for female drivers in the commercial freight transportation industry. As a driver, you’re a hero of the highway, a road warrior who can …

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by Freightliner; Daimler Truck North America | Sponsored Content, on Dec 8, 2021 7:12:51 AM

Supporting gender diversity in trucking is nothing new to Freightliner or to Daimler Truck North America (DTNA). For years, they’ve been at the forefront, not just with words, but with …

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by Women In Trucking Staff, on Sep 1, 2021 2:33:55 PM

America just celebrated Women’s Equality Day, a day where the United States commemorates the nation’s 1920 ratification of female suffrage and reflects on what more it can do to ensure …

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by Michele Wade, on Jun 29, 2021 12:15:05 PM

“We all have the power to bring about change, individually and collectively, and the way we do that is by starting conversations in our own workplaces.” - Sallie Krawcheck, author of …

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by Women In Trucking Staff, on Jun 23, 2021 11:15:41 AM

In honor of Pride month, Transporeon spoke with WIT member Regan Morton, a professional driver for YRC Freight and activist. As a trans woman, Regan works to raise awareness around issues …

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Topics:Driver PerspectiveGender Diversity Issues

by Michele Wade, on Aug 25, 2020 11:29:47 AM

As Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation, Elaine Chao plays a vital role in shaping the industry. She oversees the formulation of national transportation policy and serves as principle advisor to the president in …

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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 safely …

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