The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has earned a distinguished spot as an exemplary employer for women within the trucking and transportation sector.
On October 30, the Women in Trucking Association revealed its 2024 list of “Top Companies for Women to Work in Transportation.” Based in Plover, Wisconsin, this organization annually acknowledges companies that prioritize inclusivity and diversity in the workplace.
“Companies named to this prestigious list must demonstrate corporate attributes that are essential to any successful enterprise committed to gender diversity as part of their corporate strategy,” stated Brian Everett, publisher of Redefining the Road magazine.
Everett highlighted key attributes necessary for selection:
- A corporate culture that promotes gender diversity
- Flexible work hours and requirements
- Attractive compensation packages
- Quality benefits, such as paid maternity leave
- Opportunities for training, ongoing education, and professional growth
- Career advancement potential
- Access to well-maintained and secure equipment and facilities for drivers
Norita Taylor, director of public relations at OOIDA, emphasized the organization’s groundbreaking efforts in tackling challenges within the trucking industry.
“OOIDA has fought for the rights of all truckers for more than 50 years and looks forward to seeing more and more women join the industry as drivers and small-business owners,” Taylor shared with Land Line. “At the heart of our mission is to improve conditions for all small-business truckers, which makes it that much better for women to enter and remain in an industry traditionally dominated by men.”
Taylor further noted OOIDA’s unwavering dedication to fairness across the board, which is mirrored by its diverse workforce.
“OOIDA also exemplifies this dedication in its approach to building and maintaining a workplace that respects and acknowledges the unique contributions of its female staff,” Taylor remarked. “By integrating women fully into its ranks, OOIDA leads by example, showing that a more inclusive industry is possible and preferable.”
This year’s compilation by Women in Trucking features a “diverse range of company types” within the trucking realm, including “motor carriers, third-party logistics companies, and original equipment manufacturers.” The acknowledged companies will be celebrated later this month during the 2024 Accelerate! Conference & Expo in Dallas.
Source: Land Line
