Industry Insights with Route Consultant
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Industry Insights with Route Consultant
How Women in Trucking Are Changing the Industry
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In this episode of Industry Insights, Ellen Voie, founder of the Women in Trucking Association, shares how she entered the trucking industry and what led her to start a nonprofit focused on supporting women across all roles in transportation. She explains the organization’s mission to encourage employment, reduce barriers, and celebrate pioneers, along with the early challenges of building credibility and getting companies to take the issue seriously. Voie discusses how better data, stronger safety culture, and practical workplace changes can help attract and retain more women, and clarifies that the association is open to anyone who supports the mission, including men. The episode also highlights key moments of growth and impact and previews a follow-up conversation on practical implementation.
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