Women In Trucking Blog / Accelerate! Conference

From a 19-year-old driving a hot-pink Western Star truck to a former corporate professional who traded spreadsheets for an 18-wheeler, four women proved there's no single road to a rewarding …

During WIT's Accelerate! Conference & Expo last week, the nation's top trucking safety regulator outlined an aggressive agenda to improve roadway safety, combat fraud, and support professional drivers. Derek Barrs, …

More than 1,100 transportation professionals gathered in Dallas last week for the Women In Trucking Association's (WIT) annual Accelerate! Conference & Expo, held October 25–28 at the Hilton Anatole. This …

From starting as an entry-level customer service representative to advancing ultimately to President and CEO of one of North America's largest transportation companies, Shelley Simpson's 32-year career demonstrates that success …

It’s more than a conference about how to champion the employment and advancement of women in trucking. It’s a career-changing experience. Every year, professionals gather for this unique event that …

Just a week ago we closed our 11th annual Accelerate! Conference & Expo. As we do each year, we celebrate the best of Women In Trucking Association with so many …

Two prominent industry economists recently provided outlooks on the trucking and freight markets at the Women In Trucking Association’s Accelerate! Conference in Dallas, Texas on Nov. 12, 2025. Lee Klaskow, …

Dan Murray of ATRI addressed data that helps the industry to better understand issues impacting women in trucking. Three years into a historic freight recession, the trucking industry is still …

Have you ever looked back at a decision and wondered what a difference in outcome there might have been if only you had made a slightly different decision? Early in …

The Women In Trucking Association expects 1,800 attendees at the 2025 Accelerate! Conference & Expo Nov. 9-12 in Dallas, TX. The trucking industry is currently navigating one of its most …