Women In Trucking Association and Arrow Truck Sales are thrilled to hand over the keys to a 2018 Volvo VNL670 to Angelique Temple, a deserving member who embodies the spirit of the WIT mission.
Temple has been professionally driving since 1999 and became an owner-operator in 2021. She has served on the WIT Image Team since 2015, was recently inducted into the Howes Hall of Fame, and has been selected to be one of the new voices of safety for FMCSA’s Our Roads, Our Safety Program. She’s also active in her community feeding the homeless and getting Christmas gifts for local families.
A passionate advocate and mentor for women in the industry, she is always raising awareness of the career opportunities in trucking, spreading positivity, and proving that anything is possible when you put your mind to it. When you log into the WIT website, she is the person greeting you with open arms.
The 2018 Volvo VNL670 includes a Volvo VED13 Engine, Volvo 12 speed I-shift transmission, Aluminum wheels 22.5”, and Double bunk sleeper. In addition, Temple will also receive these donated products & services:
Special thanks to our sponsor!
To align the criteria to the mission, the person submitting the essay should answer the following question: Why is it important to increase the percentage of women employed as professional drivers? Give examples of what you have done to promote the industry to women.
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Nominations open. Click here to view the official press release.
Last day to become a member of the association to be eligible to win.
Last day to submit essay and application.
Truck giveaway at Salute to Women Behind the Wheel event during MATS.
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Should you be selected as the winner of the Women In Trucking 2023 Truck giveaway sponsored by Arrow Truck Sales campaign you may be filmed, videotaped and photographed, and your name, image, voice and likeness may be used. In addition, you may be asked to complete media appearances and interviews. As the winner, you will be required to follow the terms and conditions found under the truck giveaway contest rules section.
If your application is selected for the next phase in the selection process, you will be asked to provide your Social Security Number. Women In Trucking or its agents may perform checks of your background, credit history and driving record, as well as truck ownership and employment history.
The truck give-away is open to residents of the United States over the age of 23 years old who hold a valid commercial driver’s license. Applicant must be a member in good standing of the Women In Trucking Association, Inc. before October 31, 2022. To join, visit womenintrucking.org/join or call 888-464-9482.
This contest is void where prohibited by law. No purchase is necessary to win.
Contestants must submit a completed application form along with an essay on why it is important to attract more women into the trucking industry, with any examples of things the driver has done to recruit women as drivers. Entries will be accepted after August 10 and until midnight November 30, 2022.
One entry per applicant will be accepted. The odds of winning will be determined by the number of submissions, but could range from fifty to five hundred.
The winner is responsible for payment of all federal, state and local taxes or assessments that apply. Women In Trucking Association will issue IRS Form 1099 and is required to withhold 25 percent of the value of the truck prior to taking possession of the truck.
The winner will be selected based on originality and relevance to the mission of Women In Trucking Association, Inc. and will be selected by a panel of judges and will be notified by telephone whether he or she is a finalist before January 31, 2023. Winner must be present at the Salute to Women Behind the Wheel at the Mid-America Trucking Show at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky on March 31, 2023.
The winner will be required to sign a release and affidavit of eligibility.
$9,000 Value
Michelin wants to make sure the Women In Trucking winner is rolling with our most fuel- efficient tires.
For the steer, The MICHELIN® X LINE ENERGY Z tire is guaranteed to deliver 20% more mileage vs. leading competitor line haul steer tires and 5% better rolling resistance than the MICHELIN® XZA3®+ EVERTREAD® tire it replaces.
The MICHELIN® X ® LINE ENERGY D + is our most fuel efficient dual drive tire for the long haul. With the lowest rolling resistance among comparable tires, the MICHELIN® X® LINE ENERGY D + tire delivers fuel savings while providing exceptional traction for driver confidence.
Congratulations to the winner! Michelin supports Women In Trucking, and we want to help you improve your mileage, while lowering your fuel bill and your environmental impact.
Keystone by Irdeto is a secure, permission-based vehicle digital key solution that leverages Bluetooth™ Low Energy technology to enable proximity-based vehicle access using a smartphone. Leveraging proximity wireless technologies, Keystone by Irdeto can detect an authorized driver approaching and start preconditioning the vehicle even before the driver reaches it.
$1,200 Value
Equates to the following:
Donated by National Truck Protection
$400 Value
Featuring a sleek new design inside and out, the TND 750 is a sixth-generation TND truck GPS built to fit the needs of professional drivers. Donated by Rand McNally.
$300 Value
Donated by Blue Beacon Truck Wash
$250 value
With Drivewyze PreClear, you can save money on fuel and save time spent waiting for weigh-ins. Use it on your ELD or smart Device such as tablet, IPAD or smart phone. You will also get safety notifications to keep you safe!
$300 value
Donated by Imperial, the Driver Essentials Kit includes:
$1,000 value
Synergy Diesel Efficient fuel is fully formulated to help keep commercial vehicle engines cleaner for 2% better diesel fuel economy,* which means less maintenance and downtime. ExxonMobil Gift Cards can be used to purchase fuel, car washes, snacks and other on-the-go items at the pump or in the store at over 12,000 Exxon- and Mobil-branded stations nationwide.
$1,000 value
Mobil Delvac is partnering with a national truck stop partner to take care of you and your vehicle when you need it most. Redeem the gift card for all your preventative maintenance needs with a full suite of Mobil Delvac™ products, the #1 brand of diesel engine oil sold at truck stops!
Arrow Truck Sales is proud to support the mission of Women In Trucking and being able to provide a truck for a worthy female driver is something that we are very excited about."
- Jim Taber, Arrow’s sales operation manager and WIT board member.
Contact Lana Nichols at 208-217-2147 or email.
The annual event honors and recognizes female commercial drivers for their efforts and successes as women in a male-populated industry.