Women in Trucking

MARCH 9, 2020

More than 60,000 new drivers are needed, according to the American Trucking Associations. And with the driver turnover rate at approximately 87 percent, fleets are struggling to hold onto the drivers they do have. Finding and keeping drivers has never been more critical. Presenters at the 2018 Accelerate! in peak markets.

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Carter Logistics

MARCH 10, 2021

I have been fortunate over the last several years to be an attendee of the Food Shippers of America Annual Conference, most recently held in Palm Desert, California, in 2019. Costello gave an overview of the 2020 pandemic’s first year’s challenges to the US Economy. Written by Richard Kenney, Sales Manager, Midwest.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Transaid used its recent annual showcase event in London to celebrate two major road safety milestones met during 2022, whilst also highlighting the significant challenges facing its professional driver training projects in sub-Saharan Africa.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2021

The logistics industry has faced more than its fair share of challenges over the past year. The first part of this year’s top 50 takes a broad sweep of just some of the companies that continue to go above and beyond to go keep industries functioning–manufacturing, defense and ecommerce among them. View The Full List Here.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2021

The logistics industry has faced more than its fair share of challenges over the past year. The first part of this year’s top 50 takes a broad sweep of just some of the companies that continue to go above and beyond to go keep industries functioning–manufacturing, defense and ecommerce among them. View The Full List Here.

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Women in Trucking

MAY 25, 2020

He welcomed the opportunity to take on the role this year, succeeding Jim Stevenson, the company’s Vice President of Business Development. It’s up to us to act as champions for our female colleagues and be their advocates. How can women engage men in improving gender diversity in the workplace? Conference & Expo.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

In our white paper, 2022 Logistics and Supply Chain Trends and Outlook , we cover many of the lingering effects of the past two years, and the newest challenges truckload shippers can expect to face in the year ahead. The ongoing driver shortage will continue to contribute to rate volatility as carriers seek to secure capacity.

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3PL Insights

MARCH 6, 2019

These two broke social norms and became the first ever women truck drivers in a male dominated field. She obtained her driver’s license in January 1920 and became the first female truck driver. She was also one of the earliest truck drivers as well. she was a driver and a demonstrator. Luella Bates.

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Women in Trucking

MAY 19, 2019

By Lauren Domnick, Chief Data Scientist, Omnitracs As the trucking industry struggles with how to solve the increasing driver shortage, many companies are taking a different approach to recruiting. According to data from Omnitracs, women account for only nine percent of drivers. In the last year, women truckers were involved in 2.77

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 6, 2022

Transaid has completed a major three-year project helping to broaden the understanding of the challenges faced by young women and girls as users of public transport in less accessible parts of three major African cities.

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World Food Programme Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2019

Julio from Timor-Leste has seen a lot in the last 17 years, but staying safe on the road remains his priority You’ll usually find Julio Filomeno Brites on a winding road in the mountains of Timor-Leste, crossing bridges, driving through stunning scenery and making sure that everyone reaches their final destination safely.

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World Food Programme Logistics

AUGUST 20, 2019

Celebrating women humanitarians in Burundi With over 10 years of professional experience, Virginie Bukuru is a hardworking driver who could be considered one of the most versatile staff at the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Burundi. Later on, she embraced a new career as the first female driver with WFP.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 3, 2016

The truck driver shortage represents one of the greatest threats to the shipping and logistics estimations for the number of truck drivers missing range from 48,000 to 1 million, but the actual shortage has been centered around 30,000 drivers annually for the past few years. In 1980, truck drivers made $38,618 annually.

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Carter Logistics

MARCH 12, 2019

The Conference was so well attended, that the use of additional hotel space was required to handle this year’s exceptional group of transportation and logistics professionals from the food industry. Just as in this previous year, if business proceeded per usual, a 7% increase in costs could be seen. Blog Topics.

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Women in Trucking

DECEMBER 29, 2020

While 2020 has been a challenging year, it has shone a light on the importance of the transportation and logistics industry and the crucial role truck drivers play in not only keeping the economy moving, but delivering critical food, supplies and equipment. 5 Habits of Highly Effective Female Business Owners. Read More.

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Penske Move Ahead

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

At a time when it was less common for women to hold college degrees or to work in logistics, the Central Michigan University graduate – along with determined female colleagues – entered a male-dominated workforce with confidence, dedication, and little regard for the trail she was blazing.

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Penske Move Ahead

MARCH 6, 2018

The open road, with its promise of freedom and the chance to experience touchstones of Americana, has traditionally been a draw for many seeking to become professional truck drivers. Women have increasingly made their mark in trucking, enjoying fulfilling careers as professional truck drivers. Early Trucking Pioneers.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 17, 2022

It was two years in the making. The logistics industry is changing fast. On today’s episode of The Logistics of Logistics Podcast, host Joe Lynch sits down with Courtney Muller. Courney is a Strategic Event Executive and the Chief Corporate Development Officer and President of Manifest at Connectiv, a live event studio based in NYC.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 18, 2017

This past October, the American Trucking Associations warned that the trucking industry could be short 50,000 drivers by the end of 2017. We experienced a ‘freight recession,’ last year, which eased the pressure on the driver market,” [ATA Chief Economist] Bob Costello said. Confusing, isn’t it? Confusing, isn’t it?

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Leilani and Cheyenne are the first female students enrolled in Patterson High School’s trucking driving program. Cheyenne is a junior who is enrolled in the school’s supply chain and logistics management class and will be enrolling in the trucking program next year when she is a senior. percent since 2008. percent since 2008.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 21, 2019

The European road transport sector is facing the most acute professional driver shortage in decades, a new report by the International Road Transport Union (IRU) has found. According to IRU’s research: · 57% of male drivers and 63% of female drivers believe the poor image of the profession is stifling recruitment. ·

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

However, while commercial truck drivers undoubtedly carry out work that is vital to both our societies and economies, some of the conditions they face in their day-to-day lives on the road are contributing to a growing shortage of qualified drivers. This shortage is harming the industry both today and in its future outlook.

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Women in Trucking

JANUARY 5, 2020

Safety is a top concern for women drivers, according to the Women In Trucking Association’s Best Practices Guide to Increasing Women Drivers in the Industry. When asked to rate how safe they feel on a scale of 1–10, the average response for female drivers was just 4.4. in her truck. “At They make a good hiding place.

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Women in Trucking

JANUARY 6, 2020

Safety is a top concern for women drivers, according to the Women In Trucking Association’s Best Practices Guide to Increasing Women Drivers in the Industry. When asked to rate how safe they feel on a scale of 1–10, the average response for female drivers was just 4.4. in her truck. “At They make a good hiding place.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

A manufacturing report done by Deloitte  looking at the foundation for America’s success indicates that of the top drivers of global competitiveness for manufacturing, the number one driver is talent. A segment of the workforce that will help close the skills gap and talent shortage in manufacturing are women. Women

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World Food Programme Logistics

MARCH 5, 2020

they are part of is an all-female group of rural farmers who live in the communities near or adjacent to the refugee camps. This year, 20,000 women will participate in WFP’s Livelihoods Programme in Ukhiya and Teknaf sub-districts of Cox’s Bazar. Kutupalong is home to the world’s biggest refugee camp. Photo: WFP/Asif Mahmud The dol?

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 25, 2021

For the third consecutive year, Penske Transportation Solutions is once again featured on the Women in Trucking (WIT) association's list of "Top Companies for Women to Work for in Transportation." Penske is the sponsor of this year's program, which will be introduced by Nikita Rhodes, vice president for diversity and inclusion.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 8, 2016

Meanwhile, the overall capacity of shipments is climbing higher, reports Jeff Berman of Logistics Management, and the driver shortage is becoming more essential as full truckload shipments decrease. Take a look at some of the most compelling factors that are playing into the current state of the industry. Shippers Are Facing More Competition.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

The 5ft 4ft (1.62m) tall ape has arrived to lead the conservation zoo’s current troop, females Mjukuu and Effie, and youngsters Alika and Gernot, in the family’s Gorilla Kingdom home – with high hopes the match-making effort will lead to a further increase to the gorilla population. The exciting move was four years in the making.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

The driver shortage alone produces a myriad of problems as trucking companies struggle to retain drivers against new regulations, time spent away from home, and adequate compensation. Driver shortage notwithstanding, the biggest issue that the industry is facing is when it comes to pricing, not the weight allotment .

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 25, 2021

For the third consecutive year, Penske Transportation Solutions is once again featured on the Women in Trucking (WIT) association's list of "Top Companies for Women to Work for in Transportation." Penske is the sponsor of this year's program, which will be introduced by Nikita Rhodes, vice president for diversity and inclusion.

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Women in Trucking

APRIL 23, 2019

Conference & Expo, please consider coming this year. We love to hear this question, as every nonprofit depends on its volunteers to assist in promoting the organization. From the board members to our Image Team, these are all people who give freely of their time and energy because they want to see us succeed. Members-Only Site.

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World Food Programme Logistics

MARCH 8, 2019

Photo: WFP/Bruno Djoyo “I think our air conditioning has been knocked-out and we’d have to wind down the windows to prevent us from suffocating,” says Barbara Mbroukouzou, our driver. Barbara is the only female driver in the 15-vehicle convoy. I am struck by her professionalism,” says Moussa Syndoko, a fellow driver at WFP.

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Women in Trucking

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

The Girl Scouts, who ranged in age from six to ten years old, enjoyed a full day of activities that included learning about trucking’s role in the supply chain and the industry’s focus on safety. Leah, as well as everyone participating the event, was particularly impressed with the driver that Walmart had selected to come to New Ulm.

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Penske Move Ahead

MARCH 27, 2018

A chance CB radio conversation during a San Francisco traffic jam changed Donna Creekmore’s life when she encountered her then future husband Jim, who was a truck driver. “I We were together 35 years,” she said of her late husband Jim. Creekmore still needed to earn her commercial driver’s license and she did so. Trucking Ahead.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 7, 2018

A mix of weather-led constraints in 2017, a continual shortage of semi-truck drivers, and the enforcement of hours of service (HOS) rules with electronic logging devices ( ELDs ) have all accelerated a rise in transportation costs. Just a few years ago, delivery windows had some wiggle room and arriving ahead of schedule was acceptable.

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Turvo

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

billion industry in that same year, representing 80.4% billion industry in that same year, representing 80.4% William’s reputation for getting to the root of the top stories and trends within the industry makes him one of the must-watch trucking influencers of the new year. Nearly every good consumed in the U.S. billion tons.

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