Seventh annual Salute to Women Behind the Wheel honors nearly 200 female professional drivers

Plover, WI: The Women In Trucking (WIT) Association’s annual “Salute to Women Behind the Wheel” recently honored female professional drivers at its seventh annual celebration at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky. Nearly 200 women were honored for their years of service in the trucking industry. Kari Rihm, President and CEO of Rihm KenworthRead more about Seventh annual Salute to Women Behind the Wheel honors nearly 200 female professional drivers[…]

07 Apr

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Women In Trucking Announces 2016 Image Team

Plover, WI (April 7, 2016)— The mission of Women In Trucking Association (WIT) is to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments, and minimize obstacles faced by women in the trucking industry. The purpose of the Image Team is to represent these goals while bringing awareness of the need forRead more about Women In Trucking Announces 2016 Image Team[…]

06 Apr

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Women In Trucking Announces April Member of the Month

Plover, WI (April 5, 2016)—Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announces Heather Hutchens, professional driver and video blogger, as its April member of the month. Heather got into trucking after following her husband Jason into the industry. Jason had been working for a courier service while Heather was an optician for over twenty years. Wanting toRead more about Women In Trucking Announces April Member of the Month[…]

05 Apr

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UTA’s 2016 “Managing for Success” Seminar Slated for June 22, 2016 Training Coincides with Kansas City Golf Outing

Interested in mixing some fantastic golfing with a great training opportunity? We thought so! The Used Truck Association (UTA) is pleased to announce it is again offering its popular Managing for Success seminar, on June 22, 2016. Managing for Success is tailored to dealer owners, general managers, and sales managers. Once again, it willRead more about UTA’s 2016 “Managing for Success” Seminar Slated for June 22, 2016 Training Coincides with Kansas City Golf Outing[…]

05 Apr

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Minimizer Fast Flaps secure mud flaps without damaging them

(Blooming Prairie MN March 2016) – Minimizer continues to expand its aftermarket presence, now offering yet another product solution with the release of Fast Flaps. Fast Flaps secure mud flaps without creating any holes in the flap or sacrificing strength. It takes more than 500 pounds of pressure to detach a mud flap fromRead more about Minimizer Fast Flaps secure mud flaps without damaging them[…]

29 Mar

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Women In Trucking drivers included in FMCSA Safe Driver Poster

FMCSA driver poster The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration was created in 2000 with the goal to reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities involving large trucks and buses. If you’ve visited their offices in the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) building in Washington DC, you might have noticed a poster depicting accident victims who died inRead more about Women In Trucking drivers included in FMCSA Safe Driver Poster[…]

11 Mar

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Great Dane’s continued support as a Gold Level Partner

Women In Trucking Association announces Great Dane’s continued support as a Gold Level Partner Plover, WI: Women In Trucking Association (WIT) is pleased to announce the continued collaboration of Great Dane trailers as a Gold Level Partner. This is the highest level of support for the association, and Great Dane has shown its commitment toRead more about Great Dane’s continued support as a Gold Level Partner[…]

08 Mar

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Continued support of BMO Transportation Finance as Gold Level Partner

Plover, WI: The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) is pleased to announce the renewed Gold Level Partnership with BMO Transportation Finance. John Dietze, Senior Vice President of Dealer Sales currently serves on the board of directors and has recently been appointed to serve as a director on the WIT Foundation. The Women In Trucking AssociationRead more about Continued support of BMO Transportation Finance as Gold Level Partner[…]

03 Feb

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What is the value of Women In Trucking Association?

Margaret Mead once said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” Women In Trucking Association (WIT) started with a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens who were focused on increasing the percentage of women employed in the trucking industry. InRead more about What is the value of Women In Trucking Association?[…]

27 Jan

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Women in Trucking Association Announces Continued Gold Level Partnership with Freightliner Trucks

Plover, WI: Since 2012 Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) and Freightliner Trucks have supported the Women In Trucking (WIT) Association as a Gold Level Partner. Mary Aufdemberg, director of product marketing, currently serves as chairwoman of the organization. “Women In Trucking plays a critical role in pushing the envelope to diversify our industry, and DTNARead more about Women in Trucking Association Announces Continued Gold Level Partnership with Freightliner Trucks[…]