Women in Trucking Archives - Truck Drivers USA

Walmart’s higher starting pay, upgraded trucks, and internal training programs are attracting more women to truck driving. Here’s how pay, equipment, and job structure are changing who enters the industry.

December 29, 2025

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Why Walmart’s Higher Pay and Newer Rigs Are Bringing More Women Into Trucking

Truck driving has evolved significantly over the past decade, particularly within large private fleets. Some carriers have begun rethinking how the job is structured, ...

Women In Trucking is accepting nominations for its 2026 Driver of the Year award. Learn who is eligible, what the award recognizes, key dates, and how truck drivers can submit a nomination.

December 22, 2025

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Women In Trucking Opens Nominations for 2026 Driver of the Year Award

Professional truck drivers know that recognition in this industry is earned mile by mile. The Women In Trucking Association is now inviting nominations for ...

Old Dominion Freight Line’s Dee Dee Cox earns the 2025 Influential Woman in Trucking Award for her leadership in workforce development and commitment to empowering women across the trucking industry.

November 17, 2025

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Dee Dee Cox Honored as WIT’s 2025 Influential Woman in Trucking

When it comes to building stronger teams and creating real opportunities for drivers and staff alike, Dee Dee Cox of Old Dominion Freight Line ...

The Women In Trucking Association has revealed its 2025 list of Top Companies for Women to Work in Transportation. From major carriers to logistics and manufacturing leaders, these companies are recognized for creating inclusive, supportive, and opportunity-rich environments for women in trucking.

November 4, 2025

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Top Companies for Women to Work in Transportation named for 2025

Many of the most recognized names in trucking are stepping up to make the industry more inclusive, and this year’s Top Companies for Women ...

Suburban Propane teams up with the Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey and the Women in Trucking Association for the Trucks Are for Girls event. The initiative introduces young girls to trucking careers, clean energy, and leadership opportunities, inspiring the next generation of women in transportation.

October 22, 2025

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Trucks Are for Girls: Inspiring the Next Generation of Women in Trucking

Some people still think trucking is a guys only world, but that idea is getting left in the dust. Suburban Propane teamed up with ...

Women In Trucking has announced four finalists for the 2025 Influential Woman in Trucking Award. From fleet safety and driver pay to training programs and inclusion, these leaders are shaping the road ahead for drivers nationwide.

October 21, 2025

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Women in Trucking Names 2025 Award Finalists — Here’s Why Drivers Should Care

Women have always had a place behind the wheel and in the industry, but getting recognized at the top hasn’t always come easy. The ...

Thinking about becoming an owner-operator? Learn how truck drivers can move from rookie to business owner, including pay expectations, startup costs, licensing, and steps to successfully run your own rig.

October 20, 2025

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Your Roadmap from Rookie to Owner-Operator

For many truck drivers, the dream isn’t just about driving it; it’s about owning the road. Making the jump from company driver to owner-operator ...

Amity Cataldo of Boyle Transportation is honored as a TCA Highway Angel for her quick thinking and courage at a Texas crash, showing compassion and saving lives on the road.

October 17, 2025

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Amity Cataldo Named TCA Highway Angel for Heroic Actions at Texas Crash

Truck drivers know the road can turn dangerous in an instant, and Amity Cataldo of Boyle Transportation proved why quick thinking and compassion can ...

October 8, 2025

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Best States for Female Truck Drivers: Pay and Opportunities in 2025

In 2025, female truck drivers are seeing some of the best pay and job opportunities in states with strong trucking industries and high freight ...

September 8, 2025

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Women In Trucking Names Lauren Russell Member of the Month for September 2025

The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has recognized Lauren Russell, partner at Select Transport Partners, as its September 2025 Member of the Month. Russell’s ...