Women Leaders Making Strides in the Trucking Industry
Sherri Garner Brumbaugh and Jen Behnke are two successful entrepreneurs in the trucking industry, demonstrating that women can thrive in what is traditionally considered a male-dominated field.
Fostering Diversity is the Key to Success in Transportation, Logistics, and Equipment Finance Industries
Diversity in hiring is crucial for transportation, logistics, and equipment finance organizations.
2023 Women in Trucking Index Reveals 12% of Commercial Drivers are Women
Women constitute 12% of commercial drivers in the United States, according to the 2023 Women in Trucking Index.
Women in Trucking and Transportation: Making Progress in Key Roles, but Challenges Remain for Driver and Technician Positions
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.
Gartner Survey Shows Increase in Women Holding Top Supply Chain Roles
The eighth annual Women in Supply Chain Survey by Gartner reveals that the percentage of women in Chief Supply Chain Officer or equivalent roles has risen to 26%, up from 22% in 2022 and 14% in 2018.
Job Market Sees an Influx of Female Workers, Coinciding with Critical U.S. Demands
After facing uncertainty about their employability due to extended absences from the workforce, women like Deandrea Rahming find eager employers ready to hire as the U.S. job market thrives.
Women in Motion mentorship program to be launched
The American Trucking Association (ATA) has unveiled its Women in Motion Mentorship Program, aimed at fostering the growth and development of women in the transportation industry.
Yellow Subsidiary Settles EEOC Claim Over Gender Discrimination in Driver Hiring
Yellow Corp. subsidiary USF Holland has agreed to pay $490,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) alleging gender discrimination in the hiring of truck drivers.
When was the first electrically powered windshield wiper invented?
In 1917, Charlotte, a woman inventor, built upon Mary Anderson's manual windshield wiper design.
Gender pay gap has narrowed by 2 cents since 2002
In 2022, the average American woman earned approximately 82 cents for every dollar a man earned, according to Pew Research.
The RILA show highlights why diverse executive teams enhance business operations
Studies have shown that companies with more women in leadership roles tend to have higher levels of employee engagement and retention.
Women should apply for the logistics job, regardless of perceived qualifications
CEO of Transflo Renee Krug has a bone to pick with gender disparities in the trucking industry.
Data needed: Women in Trucking analyzing gender diversity
The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) is researching gender diversity in the trucking industry.
There is a growing movement to empower women in the global maritime industry
Empowering more women in the maritime industry can bring a range of benefits, including greater gender diversity, talent retention, industry growth, and a positive social responsibility.
European logistics firms are hiring more women in executive roles
Namely, Magdalena Bosson will be taking over the CEO position at the Ports of Stockholm beginning on January 1st of 2023.
Female driver recruitment relies on addressing industry harassment issues, Women In Trucking founder says
Women In Trucking founder Ellen Voie is advocating for a safer industry for women.
DOT secretary Buttigieg pushes for more recruitment of women into trucking sector
At the American Trucking Associations 2022 Management Conference & Exhibition in San Diego, California last Tuesday, Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg had a clear message: the trucking industry needs more women.
ATA launches “Women In Motion” initiative to promote trucking careers and increase sector diversity
The American Trucking Association (ATA) is launching a new initiative titled, “Women in Motion” (WIM).
Female technicians wanted: STAT
The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) Index has reported what we may have already known: they is a lack of diversity regarding women in technician shops.
Women in the supply chain industry are paving the way for the next wave of female leaders
Women comprise approximately 37% of the logistics and supply chain workforce, but only 14% of those women are in executive positions.