by Women In Trucking Staff, on Nov 1, 2024 12:16:50 PM
ARLINGTON, Va. – November 1, 2024 – The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) is preparing for its 10th annual Accelerate! Conference & Expo, which will take place at the Hilton Anatole Nov. 10-13. WIT expects to attract approximately 2,000 people to this unique conference which supports WIT’s mission to encourage the employment of women in the transportation industry, eliminate barriers they face, and promote their accomplishments.
The conference will feature more than 70 educational and learning sessions featuring more than 180 subject matter experts. Educational tracks include leadership, professional development, operations, human resources/talent management, sales and marketing, and professional truck drives. Topics range from artificial intelligence (AI), employee recruiting and retention, and human trafficking to diversity and inclusion strategy, sustainability trends and autonomous trucks, the freight economy, and supply chain challenges. Speakers from leading brands include Bloomberg, Bridgestone, C.H. Robinson, Clean Harbors, Cummins, Daimler, DHL Supply Chain, Fleetworthy, FTR Transportation Intelligence, Frito Lay, Great Dane, International Motors, J.J. Keller, PACCAR, PepsiCo, Plus, Schneider, Tesla, TriumphPay, UPS, Waabi and Werner, to name a few.
The event also includes a comprehensive exhibition featuring thousands of products and services from 150+ exhibitors and sponsors including HR/ talent management specialists, consultants, technology innovators, financial services, motor carriers, third-party logistics, and OEMs. The exhibition also includes a Truck & Technology Tour which allows attendees to see new truck equipment and related technologies. Companies participating this year include Bridgestone Americas, International Motors, Mack Trucks, McLane Company Inc., Nikola, PACCAR Inc., Penske Transportation Solutions, PepsiCo Foods North America, Pilot Company, Ryder System, Saia LTL Freight, Truckers Against Trafficking, TruckSuite, UPS, Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co., Volvo, Walmart, and XPO Inc.
Because Monday, Nov. 11 is Veteran's Day, the Accelerate! Conference will honor those serving in the U.S. military through a special presentation on the mainstage by Sara Lee, founder and executive director with Waypoint Vets. Historically, WIT has encouraged the participation of veterans in the trucking industry through engagement with such organizations as Waypoint Vets, Veterans in Trucking, and Wreaths Across America. In addition, that day at 11:45a on the NASTC Stage at the WIT Expo, attendees can participate in the 22x22 Push-Up Challenge by FIT Drivers and The Trucker Media Group to encourage each participant to complete as many push-ups as possible. This challenge brings awareness to the fact that an average of 22 veteran suicides happen each day.
Radio Nemo, featuring The Dave Nemo Show on SiriusXM 146, Road Dog Trucking Radio, will be broadcasting live from the event. For more information, visit www.WomenInTrucking.org.
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About Women In Trucking Association, Inc.
Women In Trucking Association, Inc. is a nonprofit association established to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments and minimize obstacles faced by women working in the trucking industry. Membership is not limited to women, as 17 percent of its members are men who support the mission. Women In Trucking is supported by its members and the generosity of Gold Level Partners: Arrow Truck Sales, Bridgestone Americas, Daimler Truck North America, FedEx Freight, Great Dane, International Motors, J.B. Hunt Transport, Michelin North America, PACCAR, Penske Transportation Solutions, Ryder System, UPS, Walmart, and WM. Follow WIT on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. For more information, visit www.womenintrucking.org or call 888-464-9482.
