Since its debut in 2020, the WITney® trailer has been a staple at industry events and school visits across the country, offering a hands-on look at the skills professional drivers use daily. The centerpiece? A fully immersive simulator that lets you “drive” a rig through real-world scenarios, from tight loading docks to bad-weather highway conditions. Now, according to WIT, that simulator is faster, smarter, and more versatile than ever.

“The simulator experience continues to be the ‘star’ of any event and gives WIT the opportunity to engage with members, young people, and others curious about trucking,” said Jenny Fall, Director of Driver Engagement at WIT. “With the most state-of-the-art equipment and the continued support of companies like ATS, we are able to make an impact and share our mission even further each and every year.”

The simulator upgrade was made possible through an ongoing partnership with Advanced Training Systems (ATS), a Florida-based company specializing in virtual simulation and training tools for the trucking industry.

“ATS is proud of the partnership we have shared with Women In Trucking for several years,” said Rebecca Hudson, President of ATS. “Our missions align in wanting to create opportunities to engage the best CDL drivers for the industry. The WIT simulator is our way of showing our commitment to that mission.”

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A Simulator That Feels Like the Real Thing

Inside the simulator, drivers experience what it’s like to sit behind the wheel of a big rig and complete with responsive steering, blind spots, and the weight of a loaded trailer behind them. The latest upgrade brings multiple training modules, including:

• Highway driving
• Tight turns
• Backing into a dock
• Rainy and snowy weather conditions

While the look and feel of the simulator hasn’t changed much, WIT says the updated version is “dramatically faster and much easier to set up,” making it even more effective for quick, high-impact experiences at live events.

WITney® Continues to Inspire the Next Generation of Drivers

The WITney® Educational Trailer isn’t just about simulation; it’s designed to promote trucking careers, especially among women, and to break down outdated perceptions about who belongs in the driver’s seat.

In addition to the simulator, the mobile exhibit features:

• Touchscreen kiosks answering Trucking 101 questions
• A “myth buster” section that challenges common assumptions about trucking
• A uniform display featuring women-specific workwear from Dovetail, Juno Jones, Safety4Her, and others
• Headsets with real stories from female truckers balancing family, life, and career
• A wall mural celebrating milestones since WIT’s founding in 2007

In 2024 alone, nearly 7,400 people stepped inside the WITney trailer to learn about life behind the wheel.

Whether it’s curious students, career switchers, or fellow truck drivers who want to sharpen their skills, the WITney trailer and now its upgraded simulator continue to open eyes and open doors.

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The special career day invited local children, including a Girl Scout troop and employees’ families, to get a firsthand look at what life is really like behind the wheel. From climbing into the cab of a semi to test-driving a high-tech simulator, the experience blended fun with future-focused learning.

Kids explored sleeper berths, played with balloon-powered trucks, and raced through hands-on craft activities. But at the heart of it all was a powerful message: trucking is a path worth exploring—and it’s never too early to be curious about where it can take you.

“We wanted to open kids’ eyes to career paths they might not hear about in school,” said Jessica Bochy-Deane, Aim’s Vice President of Marketing. “College is a great path for many, but it’s not the only one. Skilled trades like trucking offer fulfilling, stable careers right here in their communities. This was about expanding horizons and sparking curiosity.”

One of the biggest hits of the day was the WITney simulator trailer from the Women In Trucking Association. The immersive driving experience lets kids safely navigate turns, braking, and other road challenges behind a virtual wheel, offering a realistic taste of what truck driving involves.

Getting WITney to Girard took some real-life trucking hustle. Amanda DeMartinis, Aim’s Assistant Safety Director and a former driver, personally hauled the simulator up from Tennessee to make sure the kids got the full experience.

“It’s not always about a four-year degree,” said DeMartinis. “Trucking gave me a career I’m proud of — full of independence, new places, and challenges that built my confidence. I want kids to know there are many ways to succeed.”

Throughout the day, Aim team members—from dispatch to operations—shared their own paths into the industry, helping kids (and their parents) understand just how many different opportunities exist beyond the driver’s seat.

Jenny Fall, Director of Driver Engagement and Women in Trucking at Aim, joined DeMartinis in helping kids navigate the simulator and learn about life on the road. For the young girls in attendance, the impact was especially significant.

“A lot of girls just aren’t exposed to trucking as a career path,” said Trisha Mossor, Aim’s Business Development Manager and leader of the visiting Girl Scout troop. “Events like this help them see it’s a real option, and one they can be excited about.”

Scott Fleming, Aim’s President, reinforced the bigger vision behind the event. “Trucking is built on hard work, determination, and opportunity,” he said. “It doesn’t matter where you start—if you bring the right attitude, you can go far in this industry. Showing kids that message early, in a hands-on and fun way, is how we help build the future.”

Before heading home, each child received a custom Women In Trucking Girl Scout patch—a small keepsake with big meaning, marking what may be their first step toward a career that moves the world.

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