Women In Trucking Blog

Volunteer Spotlight: Finding Community, Giving Back

courtney@womenintrucking.org (Courtney Bloom) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

When Ashley Kordish joined the ɫ��, she was looking for something many women in the industry hope to find: a place to connect with others who understood the unique opportunities and challenges of working in trucking.

Engage Spotlight: A Wellness Movement Is Growing — and You're Invited

alyssa@womenintrucking.org (Alyssa Kirkman) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:48:12 GMT

It started with a single question posted to Engage: “Do you have an interest in wellness, both in and out of the truck?”

Rebecca Brewster Reflects on a Career of Research, Leadership and Advancing Women in Trucking

courtney@womenintrucking.org (Courtney Bloom) — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:59:22 GMT

After more than three decades with the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), Rebecca Brewster is preparing to retire from an organization she helped shape into one of trucking's most influential research institutions. During her 33-year career, including more than 20 years as president, Brewster not only guided research that influenced industry policy and operations, but also helped elevate conversations around the experiences of women in trucking.

Bobbi Leach: Opening Doors for Women in Trucking

Women In Trucking Staff — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

If you know Bobbi Leach, you know she doesn’t do anything halfway. As the Director of Branding and Communications at Expediter Services (ES), she’s spent 16 years in the industry learning exactly how it works and using that knowledge to make it work better for the women in it.

Truck Tonnage Fell 2% in May

Women In Trucking Staff — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:48:01 GMT

Trucking activity in the United States contracted 2% in May after decreasing 0.9% in April, according to the American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index.

From Research to Real Talk: Highlights from Thomasville

alyssa@womenintrucking.org (Alyssa Kirkman) — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:20:02 GMT

WIT on the Road stopped in Thomasville, NC, on June 17. The half-day event, hosted by Old Dominion Freight Line, brought together transportation professionals for a morning of research-backed insights, candid leadership advice, and honest conversations about the future of the industry.

House Committee Passes Transportation Bill with Bathroom Access, Parking Grants, Lease Reforms for Trucking

brian@womenintrucking.org (Brian Everett) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:49:33 GMT

The surface transportation bill touching every corner of trucking recently cleared its first major hurdle — and the ɫ�� (WIT) continues to monitor Congressional activity related to this bill closely.

“Trucks Are for Girls” Inspires Scouts

Women In Trucking Staff — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:18:40 GMT

WIT continues to team up with the Girl Scouts of USA to offer fun-filled events for young girls to learn about the trucking industry and earn a Women In Trucking Girl Scout patch. By introducing young girls to the wide range of rewarding careers available across the industry, from professional truck driving to logistics management, operations and engineering, WIT is helping to spark curiosity, build confidence, and open doors early to the futures many young girls may have never imagined.

Kellylynn McLaughlin Brings Driver Perspective to Homeland Security Stage

Women In Trucking Staff — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:06:32 GMT

WIT Image Team member Kellylynn McLaughlin brings a front-line voice to national conversation on HazMat and infrastructure challenges during a panel discussion at Sam Houston State University.

Engage Spotlight: What Drivers Are Actually Telling Us

alyssa@womenintrucking.org (Alyssa Kirkman) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:48:21 GMT

Ask a driver what makes them stay with an organization, and the answer is rarely about pay alone. It's about whether the job matches what they were promised. Whether someone picks up the phone. Whether they feel supported or on their own.