Women In Trucking Announces 2016 Image Team – Truckers Choice Industry News

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 for more female drivers and the challenges they face working in a male dominated environment.

The WIT Image Team participates in ride-along events for legislators, regulators, and industry leaders to provide a deeper understanding of the obstacles they face on the road. They also speak to the media and other industry professionals at public events and industry trade shows.

To qualify for the WIT Image Team, the applicant must be a member of WIT for at least one year and submit an application. The application required an essay of 250 words to explain why she should be chosen for the Image Team. Questions regarding their safety records, previous awards or recognitions, volunteer service, and community involvement were included in the selection process. All positions held in the trucking industry were considered in addition to professional drivers.

Top scoring applicants were advanced to the next round of the selection process, which required an interview with the judging panel. The judges consisted of Mark Rousseau, Frito-Lay, Linda Caffee, Landstar Express America, Tom Liutkus, TravelCenters of America, Patrick Pendergast, Ryder System, Inc., and Stan Hampton, J.B. Hunt Transport.

“I was honored to be part of the selection process. There were so many terrific candidates. Drivers and other professionals who are devoted to this industry and have such high personal and professional standards,” said Tom Liutkus, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Public Relations, TravelCenters of America. “WIT is blessed to be represented by such a fine group of women as is the trucking industry.”

The 2016 Women In Trucking Image Team is comprised of:

Angelique Jones	Professional Driver	Atlantic Bulk Carriers
Brooke Held Sudimak	Professional Driver	Ru-D Trucking
Brooke Mosley	Training Specialist/ Female Driver Liaison	Prime, Inc.
Cindi Alexander	Co-Owner/Director Training Instructor	Lake Cumberland CDL Training School
Cindy Kaps	Professional Driver	Atlas Van Lines
Deb LaBree	Professional Driver	Landstar
Felicia Berggren	Professional Driver	Werner Enterprises
Gretchen Jackson	Sr. Manager/Driver Recruiter	XPO Logistics
Jeana Hysell	Sr. Safety Consultant	J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc.
Jill Maschmeier	Director of Safety & Compliance	National Carriers
Jodi Edwards	Professional Driver	J.B. Hunt Transport
Julie Matulle	Professional Driver & Part time Recruiter	H.O. Wolding Inc.
Sarah Wulf	Recruiting Manager	Veriha Trucking

The announcement of the 2016 Image Team was made at the 7th annual Salute to Women Behind the Wheel event in Louisville, Kentucky. The event is hosted by Women In Trucking Association to honor female commercial drivers. There were approximately 400 people in attendance.

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Women In Trucking Association, Inc. is a nonprofit association established to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments and minimize obstacles faced by women working in the trucking industry. Membership is not limited to women, as 17 percent of its members are men who support the mission. Women In Trucking is supported by its members and the generosity of Gold Level Partners: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, Daimler Trucks North America, BMO Transportation Finance, Great Dane, J.B. Hunt Transport, Ryder System, Inc., U.S. Xpress, and Walmart. Follow WIT on Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn. For more information, visit http://www.womenintrucking.org or call 888-464-9482.

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