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, 2018women drivers
Business
Peterbilt Women’s Initiative Network members at WIT's conference. (Eleanor Lamb/Transport Topics)
Women’s Workplace Initiatives: Start Small, Include Many, Network Finds
Peterbilt Women’s Initiative Network members at WIT's conference. (Eleanor Lamb/Transport Topics)
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
Brooks, CEO of Sawgrass Logistics, at WIT’s annual conference. (Eleanor Lamb/Transport Topics)
For Women in Trucking, Retaining Just as Crucial as Recruiting
Brooks, CEO of Sawgrass Logistics, at WIT’s annual conference. (Eleanor Lamb/Transport Topics)
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
Equipment, Business
Female-Friendly Equipment Prevents Injuries, Improves Ease of Use, Drivers, Suppliers Say
To help attract and retain female drivers, a number of fleets and manufacturers are adding specialized equipment to help reduce injuries and minimize the amount of strength needed to complete certain tasks, which contribute to a better life on the road.
August 11, 2016
Business
Facilities Focus on Safety, Health Concerns in Response to an Increase in Female Drivers
As the number of women truck drivers increases, truck-stop operators say they are adding services that are meant to allay concerns about safety, cleanliness, health and respect that often trouble their female customers.
July 4, 2011