by Ellen Voie, on Jun 02, 2020
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 …
Read Storyby Ellen Voie, on Apr 28, 2020
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 …
Read Storyby Ellen Voie, on Mar 03, 2020
The Women In Trucking Association board of directors has a goal to be a resource to the industry. Whether that means trucking companies, drivers, the government or our members, we …
Read Storyby Ellen Voie, on Jan 02, 2020
If you’re like many of us, you probably made at least one New Year’s resolution recently. According to TheQuint.com, the most common new year’s resolution is to get in shape, …
Read Storyby Ellen Voie, on Jan 02, 2020
This year, we’d like to share our hopes for the coming year with eight ways to support the Women In Trucking Association mission to increase the percentage of women employed …
Read Storyby Joe Simon, on Oct 15, 2019
Recently the Women In Trucking (WIT) Association President & CEO, Ellen Voie, was asked about WIT providing health insurance and employee benefits options for members. With insurance and benefits being …
Read Storyby Ellen Voie, on Oct 04, 2019
We just wrapped up the 2019 Accelerate! Conference and Expo in Dallas, Texas. If you weren't one of the 1,123 registered attendees, you missed one of the most inspiring, educational, …
Read Storyby Ellen Voie, on Jul 31, 2019
Regan is a professional driver for YRCW. When she started working for the carrier, she identified as a male but has since transitioned into a female. She is one of …
Read Storyby Ellen Voie, on Apr 24, 2019
Engaged members are more likely to remain members, and we work hard to make sure our 4,000 plus members are happy and involved. However, we are often asked by members …
Read Storyby Ellen Voie, on Aug 30, 2018
Before satellite radio became a reality in 1990, professional drivers and anyone who traversed the country had to either listen to their cassettes (or eight tracks!) or they would be …
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