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Gender Bias, Harassment in Industry Still a Concern, Report Says

A new report and survey conducted by the Women In Trucking Association showed that most women regard the industry as safe, but many report they have been the recipients of verbally offensive comments, verbal threats and abuse in recent years.

May 24, 2022
GovernmentBusiness

Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill Promoting Women in Trucking

A group of lawmakers has reintroduced legislation that aims to support women entering the trucking industry.

March 2, 2021
Business

Women Drivers Scarce Despite Data Supporting Their Qualifications

FRISCO, Texas — Despite having a lower turnover rate than their male counterparts and exhibiting safer driving habits, women still make up just a small portion — 7% — of the truck-driving workforce.

November 12, 2018
Business

NTI Survey Reveals Incremental Rise in Number of Female Drivers

At the end of 2017, 7.9% of truck drivers were women, up from 7.1% at the beginning of the year, according to research conducted by the National Transportation Institute for the Women In Trucking Association.

May 4, 2018
Business

Women’s Workplace Initiatives: Start Small, Include Many, Network Finds

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Women looking to establish initiatives that engage other women in the workplace should start small and involve all sectors of their organization, from the human resources department to executives, according to Erin Luke, fleet sales administration manager at Peterbilt Motors Co.

November 9, 2017
Business

For Women in Trucking, Retaining Just as Crucial as Recruiting

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Increasing the number of women in the trucking industry is as much a matter of recruiting new talent as it is a matter of retaining the employees that are already there, according to Keera Brooks, chief executive officer of Sawgrass Logistics.

November 8, 2017