The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is pleased to announce that FedEx Corp. is joining as the inaugural founding sponsor of the Women In Motion (WIM) program, an initiative set to achieve ATA council status in the early months of the upcoming year.
“FedEx is making significant strides in advancing opportunities for women within their organization,” said Chris Spear, ATA President and CEO. “We are fortunate to have their support and expertise as we work together to showcase the opportunities, they, and the entire trucking industry, are providing for women in the transportation industry.”
The Women In Motion program holds a dedicated mission in the transportation industry: to establish connections and empower women, irrespective of their level of experience, within the sector. Its vision is to create a supportive and nurturing environment where women can assist one another in navigating the challenges and celebrating the triumphs of their careers, as outlined in a press release.
Through the promotion of advocacy, mentorship, networking, and collaborative learning, WIM aspires to bring about transformative changes in the trucking industry, ultimately fostering a strong and inclusive community.
“This is an exciting day, not only for ATA but for our entire industry. The overwhelming response from our members affirms that we are in the right place at the right time, and we eagerly anticipate the journey ahead,” said Sarah Rajtik, WIM co-chair and ATA chief operating officer.
The collaboration is, “the next big step in WIM’s effort to champion the advancement of women in the transportation industry and promises to advance the council’s goal of delivering meaningful change,” according to the news release.
“For decades, the logistics industry has been male-dominated, but we continue to break that mold at FedEx; and thanks to ATA’s unwavering commitment to our industry and their aggressive advocacy, we are confident trucking is positioned to push for real change for women in the transportation industry,” said Lisa Lisson, senior vice president, Network Operations for FedEx Express. “Our missions and goals are seamlessly aligned, making it a natural decision to support ATA’s Women In Motion. We are honored and excited to be part of this initiative.”
Source: The Trucker
