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Women in Trucking (WIT) is a non-profit organization and foundation that tries to improve the number of women driving trucks on the road.[1] Trucking is when goods are moved from one place to another on a truck.[2] WIT was founded in 2007 by Ellen Voie.[1] WIT focuses on getting women truckers on the road, helping them get around obstacles, and to celebrate all truckers.[3]
History[change | change source]
WIT was founded in 2007 by Ellen Voie.[1] WIT became a Gold-Level partner with Frito Lay in 2010.[1] WIT was recognized by the White House in 2012 and 2013. [1]WIT also got a Girl Scout Patch in 2014. [1]WIT holds different events to improve the number of women driving trucks on the road.[1] WIT hosted its first conference called “Accelerate”, in 2015. WIT has held that event ever since 2015.[1]
Currently[change | change source]
WIT has continued trying to improve the number of women driving trucks on the road.[1] They hold many different events.[3] WIT holds the “Accelerate” conference, which has many different speakers come and speak about trucking.[4] WIT has different programs like the Driver Ambassador program, which helps give women a say and lets them share their adventures.[5] WIT also has a career center where women can find jobs in trucking.[6] WIT also finds mentors for people who would like one or need one.[7]
Fun facts[change | change source]
WIT has a plush doll named Clare.[8] They also have a “Mall” where you can buy different things from their website.[9] They have an “I Heart Trucking” photo contest.[10]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 "Our Staff".
- ↑ "Definition of TRUCKING". www.merriam-webster.com. Retrieved 2023-01-17.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Women In Trucking".
- ↑ Why You Should Attend the Accelerate! Conference & Expo, retrieved 2023-01-17
- ↑ Staff, Women In Trucking. "Women In Trucking Association Announces Driver Ambassador Program". www.womenintrucking.org. Retrieved 2023-01-17.
- ↑ "Women In Trucking Career Center".
- ↑ womenintrucking.org. "Women In Trucking Mentoring". www.womenintrucking.org. Retrieved 2023-01-17.
- ↑ womenintrucking.org. "Meet Clare, the Women in Trucking Doll!". www.womenintrucking.org. Retrieved 2023-01-17.
- ↑ "Products". WIT Mall. Retrieved 2023-01-17.
- ↑ womenintrucking.org. "2022 'I Heart Trucking' Photo Contest Results". www.womenintrucking.org. Retrieved 2023-01-17.