by Women In Trucking Staff, on Jun 15, 2026
WIT continues to team up with the Girl Scouts of USA to offer fun-filled events for young girls to learn about the trucking industry and earn a Women In Trucking Girl Scout patch. By introducing young girls to the wide range of rewarding careers available across the industry, from professional truck driving to logistics management, operations and engineering, WIT is helping to spark curiosity, build confidence, and open doors early to the futures many young girls may have never imagined.
Girl Scouts learn about heavy-duty equipment as part of trucking operations at ATS headquarters in St. Cloud, MN.
On May 30, WIT coordinated with Kris Cornellier, Business Development Manager with Anderson Trucking Service based in St. Cloud, MN, to welcome Girl Scouts of the USA for a special event. Throughout the day, the girls explored the world of trucking and logistics through hands-on experiences, including truck tours, a driving simulator, equipment demonstrations, and a look at the many career opportunities available in our industry.
Young girls attending the “Trucks Are for Girls” pose in front of an antique truck that is one of the first in Anderson Trucking Services’ fleet.
Attending scouts also took part in a yard tour at the ATS facility, lunch, and craft activities, and also received swag bags and a SWAP pin (the Girls Scout acronym for “Special whatchamacalit Affectionately Pinned” somewhere). Maggie Wolarik of Operation Broga also instructed attending scouts about the importance of stretching, mobility, and yoga.
Maggie Wolarik of Operation Broga instructed attending scouts about the importance of stretching, mobility, and yoga for professional truck drivers.
“By connecting young minds with role models and real-world experiences, we're helping demonstrate that transportation offers opportunities for everyone, whether behind the wheel, in operations, technology, leadership, or beyond,” says Cornellier.
Through these hands-on experiences, mentorship, and education, these initiatives are not only exposing girls to incredible career possibilities, but also planting the seeds for lifelong dreams in an industry eager for diverse talent and fresh perspectives.
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