Southern Recipe and St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund Honor Truck Drivers Pork Rind Leader Gives Back to National Charitable Organization in 5th Annual Truck Driver Appreciation Campaign Lima, OH (July 28, 2016) – Southern Recipe, the preferred pork rind brand, will honor the more than 3.5 million hard working truck drivers in ourRead more about Southern Recipe and St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund Honor Truck Drivers[…]

I am often asked to explain what issues women in the trucking industry have that are different from men.  The answer is, “none.”  Every one of the concerns that our members have affects both men and women. So, why do women need their own association?  They don’t!  Despite the name, “Women In Trucking,” our membershipRead more about What do women want?[…]

Plover, WI: United States Senator Ron Johnson experienced a glimpse of life on the road from the perspective of a female driver. Recently Women In Trucking Association’s Image Team Member Julie Matulle gave the Wisconsin Senator a short ride where attendees at an event sponsored by the Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association welcomed them upon arrival.Read more about Women In Trucking Image Team member gives U.S. Senator a ride in a Big Rig[…]

Manhattan, Kan. (June 21, 2016) – Purple Wave Auction is excited to announce an improved user experience to the popular no reserve auction site – www.purplewave.com. The new web interface offers a guided search with robust technology delivering instant results, with item counts, so you can quickly and easily find what you are looking for.Read more about Purple Wave Auction Announces Site Enhancements[…]

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[…]