Women in the transportation industry archivos

FMCSA reports on advancing women’s role and safety in trucking

Aiming to improve safety and promote careers for women in trucking. On January 15, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) presented a final report to Congress detailing actions taken to promote women’s participation in the trucking industry. This report was based on recommendations from the Women in Trucking Advisory Board (WOTAB) and aims to […]

Women shaping the future of the diesel technician industry

Despite the barriers that still exist, more and more women are entering the truck maintenance industry. The road transport industry is the pillar that keeps the economy of the United States moving. However, behind the vehicles that transport goods across highways, there is a network of professionals who keep them operational: diesel technicians. These highly […]

Decline in the number of women in the transportation industry

WIT’s annual report reveals that the number of women behind the wheel of commercial vehicles has reached its lowest level since 2019. The Women in Trucking Association (WIT) has published the results of its latest report, revealing that the number of women driving commercial vehicles has reached its lowest level since 2019. From August 2023 […]

The viability of hydrogen as an alternative for heavy-duty vehicles

World authorities continue to try to establish biofuels as the new standard for vehicles Russian research vessels have reported the discovery of vast oil and gas reserves in the British Antarctic Territory, where expropriation is prohibited. It is estimated that these reserves contain around 511 billion barrels of oil. Amid escalating global tensions, this discovery […]

Women in Motion: creating gender diversity in the transportation industry

Women in Motion aims to make an impact on all women within the transportation industry. Women in Motion returns under the American Trucking Associations (ATA). This group, initially introduced in June 2022, focuses on the specific advocacy for women in the trucking industry. It was initiated by women members of the ATA who recognized the […]