Women In Trucking Association CEO Named One of the “30 Most Inspirational Leaders in Business”   Plover, WI – May 24, 2017  (MindShare Strategies Media Services) – The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) is proud to announce that Insights Success magazine has named Ellen Voie, its president and CEO, as one of the “30 MostRead more about Women In Trucking Association CEO Named One of the “30 Most Inspirational Leaders in Business”[…]

Women In Trucking Association Announces its May Member of the Month Plover, WI (May 1, 2017) – Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announces Paige Eber as its May Member of the Month. Paige was recently promoted to District Service Manager for Rush Truck Centers, covering its dealership locations in South Georgia. Paige joined Rush TruckRead more about Women In Trucking Association Announces its May Member of the Month[…]

FMCSA Shelves Carrier Safety Fitness Determination Posted on 24 Mar, 2017 By Kevin Scullin The Safety Fitness Determination (SFD) has been postponed. Brokers are disappointed that they still won’t have a clear guideline to help select safe carriers. The carriers themselves wanted to kill the rule, because the guidelines were based on safety data thatRead more about FMCSA Shelves Carrier Safety Fitness Determination[…]

Truck Driver is the Most Common Job in Most States Posted on 13 Mar, 2017 By Matt Sullivan A lot of jobs that were pretty common 40 years ago aren’t so common anymore. There aren’t as many farmers as there used to be. The same thing is true for jobs like secretary and machine operator.Read more about Truck Driver is the Most Common Job in Most States[…]

2013 HOS Rule Is Gone for Good Posted on 13 Mar, 2017 By Matt Sullivan It’s official: The 2013 HOS restart rules are no more. The 2013 version of the 34-hour restart rule required drivers to be off-duty for two periods from 1AM to 5AM before they could go back to work, and the restartRead more about 2013 HOS Rule Is Gone for Good[…]

Plover, WI (April 3, 2017) — Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announces Claudia E. Olea as its April Member of the Month. Claudia is a Retail Truck Sales Consultant for Arrow Truck Sales, Inc. in Fontana, CA.   Because she was raised with the example of a strong, single, widowed mother, by the time sheRead more about Women In Trucking Association Announces its April Member of the Month[…]

Posted on 16 Jan, 2017 By Gary Land If you’ve been thinking about getting your own trucking authority, there’s no time like the present. There’s the “seize the day” angle, of course, but there’s another good reason to start now. We’re about to hit the slow season for freight, so you have more time forRead more about When’s the Best Time to Get Your Authority? Right Now[…]

Posted on 16 Feb, 2017 By Matt Sullivan One of the executive orders that President Donald Trump issued early on in his presidency stated that for every new regulation added to the books, two existing regulations had to be taken off. There have been some questions as to how that order will apply to rulesRead more about Did President Trump Kill the Speed Limiter Rule?[…]

Plover, WI: Although the trucking industry continues to be a male dominated business, more women are becoming drivers, technicians, managers, and owners. The Women In Trucking Association’s mission is to encourage and support these pioneers and to help address the challenges they face as a minority. One goal of the organization is to celebrate theRead more about Women In Trucking Association holds 8th annual “Salute to Women Behind the Wheel[…]

Plover, WI (March 1, 2017)— Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announces Carol Nixon as its March Member of the Month. Carol is a WIT Image Team member and professional driver for Walmart Private Fleet. Carol is being recognized for giving a kidney to a total stranger.  Carol and a fellow Walmart driver, Deb Pollard bothRead more about WIT Image Team Member Donates Kidney[…]