empowering women Archives - Truck Drivers USA

The FMCSA is implementing the Women of Trucking Advisory Board's recommendations to create safer, more inclusive opportunities for women in the trucking industry. Learn about actions addressing harassment, training improvements, and recruitment efforts.

January 29, 2025

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Breaking Barriers: FMCSA Acts on Women of Trucking Board’s Game-Changing Recommendations

The Women of Trucking Advisory Board (WOTAB) has completed its work, leading the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to submit its final report ...

NFI’s SheDrives initiative has empowered Ebony, a CDL spotter, to redefine her career and achieve a fulfilling work-life balance. From overcoming challenges in male-dominated industries to finding a supportive community at NFI, Ebony's story highlights the power of inclusion and opportunity in trucking.

December 6, 2024

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Ebony Speaks on How NFI and the SheDrives Initiative Have Redefined Her Career

NFI’s SheDrives program empowers women in the trucking industry while fostering a community where drivers feel valued and supported. For Ebony, a CDL spotter ...

April Crysel, a truck driver for Chestnut Enterprises, is celebrated as WIT's December 2024 Member of the Month. Learn about her inspiring journey into trucking, her dedication to empowering women in the industry, and her role in fostering camaraderie within the trucking community.

December 5, 2024

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April Crysel Celebrated as WIT’s December 2024 Member of the Month

The Women in Trucking Association (WIT) has recognized April Crysel, a dedicated truck driver for Chestnut Enterprises, as their December 2024 Member of the ...

Celebrate Liz Leon, a 60-year-old truck driver from California, as the 2024 Pilot Flying J Road Warrior winner. Discover her inspiring journey from warehouse worker to accident-free trucking hero, balancing career and family with grace and determination.

November 21, 2024

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From Warehouse Worker to Pilot’s Road Warrior, Liz Leon’s Story

Liz Leon, a 60-year-old truck driver from Victorville, California, has been celebrated as the grand prize winner of Pilot Flying J’s 2024 Road Warrior ...