Women in Trucking and Transportation: Making Progress in Key Roles, but Challenges Remain for Driver and Technician Positions

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Written By Jennifer Joslyn

The Women In Trucking Association 2023 Index reveals that while women continue to make inroads in trucking and transportation, they still represent a low percentage of professional truck drivers and technicians. However, women hold higher percentages in other key departments such as dispatch, safety, HR, and executive positions. The index highlights the need for continued efforts to recruit and retain talented women in critical roles and emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusion policies in the industry.

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