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Wisconsin Nonprofit to Encourage Children to Consider Driving Careers

Driving is a privilege that comes with responsibilities.  Teaching children that driving a tractor-trailer, fire truck or motor coach as a career is difficult to do when that opportunity may be a decade away. Jim Van Den Elzen, Crossroads Safety … Continue reading

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Frito-Lay and Walmart Renew Gold Level Partnerships with Women In Trucking Association

The Women In Trucking (WIT) Association continues to push for improvements in the trucking industry with the help of Gold Level Partners, Walmart and Frito-Lay North America.  Now entering its fifth year, the nonprofit organization furthers their mission to encourage women … Continue reading

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What does your Recruiting Ad Message say about your Company? by Ellen Voie

Before you create an ad campaign, you must first determine whom you want to recruit.  Sure, you want drivers, but are you targeting owner-operators or company drivers, regional or long haul, flatbed or dry van, men or women? Men or … Continue reading

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Women In Trucking Offers Anti-Harassment Guidelines to Members

The Women In Trucking Association’s mission includes the need to address obstacles that might keep women from either considering joining or finding success within the trucking industry. One of those obstacles includes harassment for professional drivers, especially in the area … Continue reading

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Women In Trucking Association meet up with US Transportation Officials

Women In Trucking President/CEO Ellen Voie was recently invited to meet with United States Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood in Washington, DC.  Joining them was Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrator, Anne Ferro. Secretary LaHood and members of his staff listened … Continue reading

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Women In Trucking Association Releases Cookbook

Many drivers are trying to stay healthy by preparing food in their trucks. The Women In Trucking Association has created a cookbook for use in the cab and at home. Sandy Long, a charter member of the association and a … Continue reading

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