Women In Trucking Blog / Human Resources

by Fran Bernard, on May 1, 2023 4:39:44 PM

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 1, 2023 2:57:43 PM

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 Ellen Voie, on Mar 29, 2023 10:07:44 AM

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 because …

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Topics:LeadershipHuman ResourcesEllen's BlogGender Diversity Issues

by Women In Trucking Staff, on Mar 22, 2023 7:52:40 AM

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 Women In Trucking Staff, on Mar 12, 2023 12:42:12 PM

The complexity of understanding gender identity within a workplace setting cannot be understated. In our society, gender impacts individuals in the workplace in a multitude of ways such as power, …

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Topics:Human ResourcesGender Diversity Issues

by Fran Bernard, on Feb 20, 2023 2:54:38 PM

Have you ever wondered what exactly is the job description of a truck driver? Has it changed over the years? The origin of truckdriver was first recorded in 1890-95. Truckdriver …

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Topics:Human ResourcesLife on the Road

by Women In Trucking Staff, on Jan 5, 2023 9:05:45 AM

Making diversity and inclusion a cornerstone of an organization’s, culture, mission, and strategy is not only the morally justifiable approach, but it can lead to tangible benefits. Consulting firm McKinsey …

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Topics:Human ResourcesGender Diversity Issues

by LaQuenta Jacobs, Chief Diversity Officer, XPO | Sponsored Content, on Nov 22, 2022 7:30:00 AM

For a long time, we used the phrase ‘male-dominated’ to describe what trucking was like. It was part of the culture of the industry. I get it, but I see …

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Topics:Human ResourcesSponsored Content

by Women In Trucking Staff, on Oct 18, 2022 2:34:23 PM

The Great Resignation created a large vacuum of talent in the transportation workforce. Now, significant changes are being made throughout the industry in regards to recruitment efforts. Diversity and inclusion …

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Topics:Human ResourcesRedefining The Road Magazine

by Premier Trailer Leasing | Sponsored Content, on Nov 17, 2021 9:36:06 AM

Over the past 1½ years, the pandemic has thrown American families and businesses into chaos like never before. There’s one clear lesson for businesses: talent acquisition and retention are paramount …

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Topics:LeadershipHuman ResourcesSponsored Content

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