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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 ...

October 9, 2025

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Former Firefighter Turns Trucker Trainer: Kayla Cosens Finds Her Purpose with Roehl Transport

Roehl Transport’s driver trainer Kayla Cosens has built a career defined by grit, growth, and giving back. With 15 years of experience behind the ...

September 24, 2025

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Eastern Wyoming College Hosts “Trucks Are For Girls” to Inspire Future Women in Trucking

Eastern Wyoming College (EWC) is teaming up with the Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming and the Women In Trucking Association (WIT) to host ...

September 22, 2025

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Women In Trucking’s 2025 Accelerate Conference to Address Top Industry Challenges

The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) will put trucking’s most pressing issues in the spotlight at its 2025 Accelerate! Conference & Expo, scheduled for ...

September 19, 2025

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Women In Trucking Celebrates Drivers with Special Membership Offer

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is coming to a close, but there’s still time to honor the professionals who keep America moving. Since September ...