Plover, WI: The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) is pleased to announce the continued high level support of C.H. Robinson as a Silver Level Partner. This commitment is one of the highest levels of sponsorship a company can contribute to the organization, going beyond the corporate membership in providing both funding and leadership for theRead more about Women In Trucking Association announces C.H. Robinson’s continued support as a Silver Level Partner[…]

#1. Let them know you WANT to hire women.  If your recruiting ad doesn’t include women, or worse yet, excludes women, you won’t get their attention.  Don’t always show a male driver in your ads, and don’t assume that the only woman in your ad should be the wife at home.  Go back and lookRead more about Ten tips to attract and retain women as professional drivers.[…]

PLEASANTON, Calif. – May 25, 2016 – IronPlanet®, a leading online marketplace for selling and buying used equipment and other durable assets, today announced that Matt Ackley has been named senior vice president and chief marketing officer. Ackley comes to IronPlanet with 25 years of successful technology marketing experience with companies that include eBay, Google, Marin Software and FairMarket.  Read more about IronPlanet Names eBay and Google Veteran Matt Ackley Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer[…]

Plover, WI (May 2, 2016)– Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announces Michele Zambrano of Waste Management (WM) as its May member of the month. As a recent enlistee in the United States Army in 1998, Michele’s colleagues called her ‘Private Zambrano.’ Seven years later after quickly ascending the officer ranks, her troops called her ‘CaptainRead more about Women In Trucking Association Announces its May Member of the Month[…]

The trucking industry has always been a place where generosity and empathy are evident. From drivers helping on the roadside to carriers providing supplies for neighborhoods, the spirit of the trucking community is one that is not recognized enough. The Women In Trucking Association is teaming up with Feeding America to help address hunger inRead more about Women In Trucking Association partners with Feeding America to address hunger[…]

Plover, WI: The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) is pleased to announce the high level support of Hyundai Translead as a Silver Level Partner. This commitment is one of the highest levels of sponsorship a company can contribute to the organization, going beyond a corporate membership in not only providing funding, but in contributing leadershipRead more about Women in Trucking Association announces Hyundai Translead’s support as Silver Level Partner![…]

By Matt Sullivan, Marketing, DAT Solutions Van spot market volume got a big boost at the end of March, when shippers were rushing to move inventory before closing the books on Q1. The markets have adjusted since then, with rates dipping on most of the top van lanes, but demand for trucks has stayed relativelyRead more about Find Van Loads Fast in These 5 Places[…]

MIAMI, April 18, 2016 – The Ryder Charitable Foundation, which directs charitable giving and support on behalf of Ryder System, Inc., in four strategic pillars – expertise, innovation, safety, and community collaboration – today announced its $25,000 donation to the Women In Trucking (WIT) Foundation, affiliated with the non-profit organization Women In Trucking Association, Inc.Read more about Ryder Partners with Women In Trucking to Award Scholarships to Women Pursuing Transportation Careers[…]

By Mark Montague, Industry Rate Analyst, DAT Solutions It’s been a few years since I sat in the dispatch chair or listened to a driver tell stories about delivery delays. Seeing the results and reading the comments on the recent DAT poll about driver detention felt like déjà vu. Nothing has changed! Results from a DAT reader poll aboutRead more about Driver Detention Issue Still Rankles[…]