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Announcing the Third Annual ‘Salute to the Women Behind the Wheel’
The sight of nearly 300 women in red t-shirts at the Mid-America Trucking Show always turns a few heads. The shrieks and hugs from the participants bring a smile to everyone nearby. All female professional drivers are welcome to take … Continue reading
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Women In Trucking Association Discusses Harassment Issues During White House Visit
Women In Trucking (WIT) President/CEO Ellen Voie and Board Director, Jan Hamblin of J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. recently visited the White House to discuss the issue of harassment in the trucking industry. They met with Lynn Rosenthal, White … Continue reading
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Gender Equity for Professional Drivers by Ellen Voie
When you’re a professional driver, the steering wheel doesn’t know whether you’re a man or a woman! That’s something my friend Ingrid reminds me of when I talk about the benefits of being a woman in the trucking industry. You’re … Continue reading
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Women In Trucking Driver Advisory Committee Shares Concerns with NTSB Chairman Hersman
When NTSB Chairman Deborah Hersman says, “I’m from the government and I’m here to help,” she means what she says. She proved it this past week as she spent nearly four days immersed in activities to help her better understand … Continue reading
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Frito-Lay Trailer Features Women In Trucking Graphic
Women In Trucking (WIT) and Frito-Lay North America continue to work together to encourage women to look at careers within the trucking industry. Now, this message will be seen on a trailer as it delivers Frito-Lay products to consumers across … Continue reading
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Diversity Suppliers and Women In Trucking by Ellen Voie
About a year ago, we received a phone call from a construction company at the Women In Trucking headquarters. The (male) caller asked if we had any trucks available. I explained that we were a nonprofit association with no assets … Continue reading
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NTSB Chairman Hersman to Speak at Second Annual ‘Salute to Women Behind the Wheel’
Presentation by Key U.S. Highway Safety Official Expected to Draw Industry’s Largest Gathering of Women Drivers at Mid-America Truck Show in Louisville, April 2, 2011. Deborah A.P. Hersman, Chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), will honor America’s professional … 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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