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Women In Trucking and Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan hosted a hands-on event introducing young girls to trucking careers in driving, logistics, operations, and transportation support roles.

May 25, 2026

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Michigan Girl Scout Event Gives Young Girls A Hands-on Introduction to Trucking Careers

Inside the Whitmore Lake Girl Scout building last week, a group of young girls moved between pre-trip inspections, trucking conversations, craft stations, and the ...

July 2, 2025

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Next Gen Trucking’s ‘Train the Trainer’ Event: Shaping the Future of Trucking Education

Attracting the next wave of professional drivers is an urgent goal facing the trucking industry. This June, Patterson High School in California became the ...

April 29, 2025

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High School Students Get Hands-On Experience in Transportation Careers

Students from five high schools in the Chicago area are engaging in a unique, interactive program this week, organized by the Illinois Tollway. These ...

November 27, 2024

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How Kirsy O. and She Drives Empower Women in Trucking

“You have to water the seed, and you will see it grow.” – Kirsy O., Driver Recruitment Manager at NFI Industries Kirsy O., a ...

Explore the growing importance of female representation in logistics and transportation. Learn how initiatives like Women In Trucking and NFI’s She Drives empower women to succeed in the industry, and hear insights from Evelyn Guajardo on her journey.

November 19, 2024

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The Importance of Representation in Logistics and Transportation

The fields of logistics and transportation have long been dominated by men, but the landscape is evolving rapidly. Increasingly, women are taking on roles ...

Bridgestone Americas has once again earned the title of a “Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation” in 2024, according to the Women in Trucking Association (WIT). This recognition marks the third year in a row that Bridgestone has claimed this esteemed honor.

November 14, 2024

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Bridgestone Secures Top Spot as Best Workplace for Women in Transportation for Third Consecutive Year

Bridgestone Americas has once again earned the title of a “Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation” in 2024, according to the ...

scholarship application with approved stamp, American Trucking Associations TMC scholarships

September 27, 2024

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ATA Technology and Maintenance Council Awards Scholarships to 17 Aspiring Technicians

The American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) has extended a lifeline to 17 future innovators in the form of scholarships in order ...