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Published by: 4 Char Pingel Lifts WIT Higher MindShare Strategies, Inc. by WIT President & CEO Ellen Voie 9382 Oak Ave. Waconia, MN 55387 USA 6 Going Outside the Box for Gender Diversity by Brian Everett, Editorial Director Group Editorial Director and Publisher: Brian Everett, ABC 952­442­8850 x201 [email protected] FEATURE STORIES 12 Keep Up with Diesel Prices and Their Impact on the Industry Advertising Sales: Carleen Herndon 14 Women Worth Watching: 1­888­464­9482 [email protected] Meet the Role Models for Our Industry 16 Sponsor Spotlight: Editorial Content This Edition: Michele Wade, Brian Everett, Carleen Herndon What Does Diversity Mean at Truckstop.com? 18 Do You Have What It Takes to Drive a Truck? Production Manager: Martha Anderson 20 Sponsor Spotlight: 708­528­0682 [email protected] Two Women & a Daimler Manufacturing Plant 22 Sponsor Spotlight: Accounting/Administration/Circulation: Karen Everett TA/Petro Shows Drivers Some Appreciation 952­442­8850 x203 24 You’ll Love Our “I Trucking” Photo Contest Winners [email protected] §

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www.WomenInTrucking.org 3 Greetings from the President & CEO

A Tribute to Char Pingel

Ten years ago, the Women In Trucking (WIT) There were years of struggles and financial Association didn’t exist. What started out as challenges as we worked hard to promote di­ an idea and a dream has grown into an amazing versity within the trucking industry. At one organization comprised of very dedicated, loyal point, Char had nine (monthly) paychecks and supportive members, staff and volunteers. sitting on her desk (uncashed), as we waited Currently, nearly four thousand people have for the funds to allow her to be paid. Thankfully, committed to supporting our mission to increase those days are over, and we can count on our the percentage of women employed in the salaries to support us. trucking industry. This column is to thank my dear friend and Let me tell you about one person who has colleague, Char Pingel, who has supported been a key player since the beginning and me, as well as WIT, for nearly ten years. Our who continues to be an integral part of the friendship extends way beyond the past decade, team…Char Pingel. as we shared our passion for Apple computers, In 2007, Char became the first and only Petula Clark and conservative politics long employee of the newly formed nonprofit. Her before our professional relationship. Ask her duties were to answer the phone, send out about driving to the Mid­America Trucking letters to prospective members and process Show together with my kids in the van and Ellen Voie, CAE, President & CEO, payments—in addition to creating a monthly Petula’s “Don’t Sleep in the Subway” blaring with Char Pingel, newsletter and, basically, running the organi­ from the radio. Director of Member Services, Women In Trucking Association, Inc. zation. I had a full time job, but Char worked As Oprah Winfrey said, “Surround yourself for the organization. with only people who are going to lift you She had great ideas to further our exposure, higher.” Char has been the person who has such as the “Salute to Women Behind the supported me and allowed me to be the face Wheel,” which began in a tent at the and image of the organization, but she is really “Surround yourself with only Mid­America Trucking Show in 2009. Char in­ the backbone. people who are going to lift sisted that we include a chocolate fountain, Thank you, Char Pingel, for your ten years you higher. “ as we are women in trucking and we love of service to the Women In Trucking Association. —Oprah Winfrey chocolate. This continues to be our signature You are invaluable. treat at our events. Char begins to plan this celebration nearly a year in advance, and our sponsors love to be involved because it is such a positive and fun way to highlight female professional drivers. Over the years, Char’s role has changed, but her passion for WIT remains. As Char starts looking toward her retirement and her days filled with grandbabies, gardening and photography, we want her to know how im­ portant she has been to our growth.

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From the Editor’s Desk

Far Outside The Ordinary: Making Gender Diversity the Norm

Today’s successful businesses oftentimes Two other feature articles highlight how look for ways to be unique, offbeat, unusual, Truckstop.com is redefining the meaning of uncommon. We just don’t want to be like the diversity in the workplace and how TA/Petro rest of the pack, or “normal.” When you find is humanizing drivers and spotlighting the pos­ that hook that makes you unusual, then you itive impact trucking has through their “Citizen begin to get noticed. Driver” awards program. These are amazing, In this edition of Redefining the Road, we’ve empowering stories that truly are redefining brought together a culmination of extraordinary how companies view gender diversity. businesses, best practices, and “the The Women In Trucking (WIT) Association unusual” in gender diversity in transportation. also is focused on special initiatives that Our cover story highlights how leading com­ encourage gender diversity. We highlight such panies like Saia Corporation and Bennett initiatives in this edition, including the International Group are intentionally bringing “I § Trucking” photo contest, the launch of a Brian Everett, ABC diversity to their corporate culture. How do dynamic new website, and bringing the im­ Group Editorial Director and Publisher you accomplish this? You need to make a portant message of gender diversity to various Redefining the Road magazine commitment from the C suite, recognize industry events. performance and accomplishments, create a So what are you and your organization supportive community that encourages open doing to make a difference, change the culture, communication, and encourage networking and advance the conversation about gender and support. diversity? Read this magazine cover­to­cover. In another feature story, we introduce five It may just spark an idea in helping you to women who have become role models to make a difference. many in this industry. Representing companies like FedEx, Ryder System, PeopleNet, New Age Warm Regards, “Doing unusual things is seeing the Transportation and Garner Trucking, these in­ world from unusual angles!” dividuals are finalists in the 2016 “Influential —Mehmet Muat Iidan Woman in Trucking” Award. Very unique and amazing women. Then we take a look at a very non­traditional way to manage a significant operation. We tell the story of how two women literally are co­leading and operating the Daimler Trucks North America’s manufacturing plant. Definitely not the norm!

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The New Face of Gender Diversity

specialized freight transportation and heavy haul transport. Recently, they shared some of the creative strategies they’re using to help strike a better gender balance. Changing the Face of Start at the Top Michelle Richard, Vice President of Human Resources at Saia, recommends actively engaging the leadership team in diversity Gender Diversity initiatives. “The commitment to any vision must be made at the very top, in the C suite,” Richard explains. “Without buy­in and support at that level, a vision is relegated to a mere concept rather than an actionable strategy. Commitment is key. Beyond commitment, you have to believe it, you have to be sincere, and it has to be important to you.” Richard offers Saia’s sales team as an ex­ ample. At one point, it was mostly comprised of men, but today it is split almost evenly— male and female. “Getting to that balance took commitment, focus and a vision to be more representative of our customers and more inclusive,” she explains. “As a result, we continue to have one of the best sales organi­ zations in the industry, and a leadership team that is committed to progress, innovation and growth.”

Make an Impact through Recognition Bennett is thriving under the direction of female President and CEO, Marcia Taylor. Today, the company’s employee population is approximately 37 percent female, including several women in senior leadership roles. The company’s overall driving force consists of Today, just over 5 percent of drivers and about 9 percent female drivers—above the 14 percent of managers in the transportation industry average. industry are female, according to the U.S. While Taylor says the company doesn’t Department of Labor. Clearly, there is room spend too much time actively pursuing for improvement. gender diversity, Bennett has made some Historically, transportation companies have strategic moves to foster a balanced work been slow to get on the gender diversity band­ environment. The company’s “Women in the wagon, but many are starting to recognize the Driver’s Seat” Program is designed to value of a more diverse workforce and seek recognize its female independent drivers fresh ideas to make it happen. and contractors. Launched in 2014, the Some companies are ahead of the curve, program now has approximately 200 like Saia Corporation, a provider of LTL, non­ participants. asset truckload, and logistics services, and As part of the program, Bennett developed Bennett International Group, a provider of an annual “Women in the Driver’s Seat Award

8 Redefining the Road Edition 3 | 2016 A Conversation with ith Marcia Taylor at the helm, Marcia Taylor at lifestyle isn’t for everyone, but I can see W Bennett International Group, has Bennett International Group our ladies opening the doors to so many become a $327.7 million global provider more women considering a career in the of logistics, transportation and supply industry. chain solutions. Her role as President and What’s the secret to retaining qualified CEO has given her a unique perspective female employees as drivers and/or on gender diversity. She took time to an­ leaders? swer some top­of­mind questions for WIT Taylor: We just genuinely care for our readers. drivers and for our employees. We How does being a woman­owned com­ actively give back to the communities we pany impact awareness of/focus on serve, and we make sure that anyone gender diversity? associated with our organization is treated Taylor: Being a woman­owned company like family and taken care of. Whether it in a male­dominated industry puts the is going to the hospital for a sick family spotlight on me personally and the women Company by Atlanta Business Chronicle. member, starting our Driver Relief Fund in our organization. People want to know We also actively support higher education for drivers that are in financial hardship, what the difference is in working for and in Logistics through scholarships which or just taking the time to stop and have a being a customer of a woman­owned have been supporting more women in long chat in the Driver’s Lounge, retention company. For us, it is our core values and our industry. The public relations resulting is all about lifelong relationships for us. our desire to care for every driver, em­ from these activities has attracted some What do you see on the horizon for ployee and agent. We are all family at terrific female talent to the organization. women in the industry? Bennett. Taylor: I see a bright future for women in What impact has Bennett’s “Women in What strategies have you used to en­ the Driver’s Seat” program had on your our industry. I think that the more females courage diversity? workforce? are involved in all levels of logistics and Taylor: Over the years, we have pursued Taylor: The last two years, we have rec­ trucking—from the C­Suite to the dis­ certification as a Women’s Business ognized “Women Drivers of Excellence,” patcher, clerk and driver—the more we Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and when I call the winners and hear will see satisfaction increase from everyone certified organization, and we have their stories, I get so inspired by all of the involved. We are making great, positive actively participated in woman­focused wonderful women that we have driving changes, and I think that the industry will associations like Women in Defense and for us. They are balancing work and life become healthier, safer and more caring Women In Trucking. We have also received demands and truly enjoy being part of because of us. rankings as Atlanta’s Top Woman­Owned the few that are in the industry. The

of Excellence” to recognize exemplary drivers, preferences and concerns as well as exchange The company ensures that its female drivers brings in inspiring speakers like Olympic Gold ideas and support one another. have networking opportunities to build rela­ Medal gymnast Shannon Miller to remind Saia finds the value in providing an open tionships with other women drivers at Bennett them of what champions they are, and forum for its female drivers. For the past two and throughout the industry. The company features profiles of successful women drivers years, the company has invited drivers from encourages them to attend industry events on the company’s website. across the country to a focus group, now and provides each driver with a complimentary Taylor says the recognition goes a long way dubbed the “Sisters of Saia.” During the day­ Women In Trucking membership. toward employee satisfaction. “Our female and­a­half event, they listen to industry Put a Face on Trucking drivers and employees tell me how meaning­ speakers, connect with one another, and talk If women don’t see people like themselves ful our program is in terms of recognizing the openly about what is going well and areas at a company, they may be reluctant to apply. role that they have in our success,” she where improvement is needed. Last year’s That fact prompted Saia to tap its focus group explains. focus group helped the company to identify attendees as ambassadors. These drivers are several action items to improve employee instrumental in Saia’s recruiting efforts, joining Create a Community satisfaction. the company at job fairs and truck shows. Open channels of communication can give Bennett also is building a community through female employees the opportunity to voice its “Women in the Driver’s Seat” initiative. continued on page 10

www.WomenInTrucking.org 9 The New Face of Gender Diversity

A Fresh Perspective from Michelle Richard at Saia

ichelle Richard is Vice President of force. We are putting in the work, we are MHuman Resources for Saia Inc., a $1 acting in concert, and we are making billion corporation offering customers a progress. But this can’t just be a leadership wide range of less­than­truckload, non­asset initiative; it has to be a team effort. We truckload, and logistics services. When need every driver, dispatch operator, cus­ asked about gender diversity issues, she tomer service rep, sales rep, human resource shared some thought­provoking insights: manager, safety manager, regional manager, payroll clerk—ANYBODY with a daughter, Gender Diversity vs. Inclusion granddaughter, sister, cousin, niece, sister­ If you ask any female driver, you will in­law, mother­in­law—to talk to them about hear that they are “just as competent and Saia. The leadership team may write the skilled,” “just as professional,” and “just as organization (particularly among a population play, but we all have an obligation to be capable” as a male driver. There’s no desire that is so grossly under­represented in our on stage. to be treated differently. Instead, they want industry), I prefer to think of women, not in value placed on their merit, performance, Holding Up a Mirror terms of diversity, but in terms of their in­ skill, experience and contributions—just like We have to put a face on trucking and clusion. Whether it be them having a seat any driver, employee, leader, profession­ make it familiar. Whether it is the woman at the table in our organization, or them al—regardless of gender. So, I think we have in line next to you at the store, the mom at being a vital part of the sustainability and to change our vocabulary here. Instead of soccer practice, the woman at the shampoo future of our industry, they must be included diversity, I think we have to consider those bowl next to you, or your mom, aunt, sister, and, beyond that, they must lead. So, the things that bring us together, as in inclusion. or friend—we’ve got to enable women to mere changing of our lens to inclusion Inclusion connotes a togetherness and con­ see themselves in these roles. Not to be rather than diversity, paints a much larger nectivity that you may not achieve by focusing unicorns, but to be part of something big­ landscape of collaboration, connection, fa­ on what makes us different. ger—a family, an industry, a profession. If miliarity and unity. That said, diversity is far from a negative we can change this optic, make it more fa­ concept. Uniqueness and individuality are Gender Diversity as a Team Effort miliar and viable, we will be able to change very important and necessary. Still, as I seek The leadership team at Saia is committed the landscape in our industry for generations to build a team and grow talent within my to growing female drivers within our work­ to come.

continued from page 9 The same holds true for drivers. “Ask any “Perhaps the most nontraditional recruiting driver how they were hired into their current method we have is to encourage family mem­ Women are often uncomfortable inquiring position,” she suggests, “and most will tell you bers to become a part of the organization,” about positions as truck drivers at industry that they knew someone who already worked Taylor says. “We have mothers and daughters events. Showing potential recruits that women there, they got a call from a buddy, or saw a that work here. At one time, there were four like them are in the role can be very valuable. driver at a stop or during a pick­up/delivery generations of women from my family working Courtney George, Saia’s Human Resources and asked for a card, or found a card in their at Bennett. Employees bring friends and rela­ Project Specialist, explains: “Women who stop window. Drivers are the best recruiters, and tives to us, and as long as they don’t work for by our booth at recruiting events are hesitant we have a team of them ready to bring in each other in the same department, we wel­ at first. They’ll start by asking about jobs for more women to Saia.” come that.” their husbands. Involving our women drivers Saia also has a “Dock to Driver” program Exploring strategies like these could help makes a huge difference. Getting a chance to that enables dockworkers with an interest in to create a better gender balance at your talk with someone who is already in that role driving to become drivers through a rigorous company. There’s no time like the present to helps to put them at ease.” training program, enabling the company to give one a try. n Make Personal Connections achieve its goal of promoting from within “Word of mouth and personal connections whenever possible. are the strongest recruiting mechanism that One of Bennett’s recruiting strategies hits we have for leadership positions,” Richard says. even closer to home.

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www.WomenInTrucking.org 11 Feature: Ups & Downs at the Pump

could reach $60 per barrel by year­end 2016 Diesel Price Volatility and Its and $70 by year­end 2017, according to Jon Gabrielsen, President of Atlanta­based Impact on the Industry J.T. Gabrielsen Consulting. That equates to national average diesel prices of $2.55 to Diesel and gasoline costs are one of the Prices fluctuate for a variety of reasons: $2.90 per gallon. largest operational costs for trucking compa­ • Price pressures Smart carriers have plans in place to minimize nies—roughly 40 percent of motor carriers’ • Increases or decreases in production the impact of volatility. There a wide variety marginal expenses, according to the American • Imbalance in supply and demand of strategies to consider, including: Transportation Research Institute. So when • Weather • Minimizing fuel use fuel prices fluctuate, trucking companies • Geography • Cutting down on empty miles notice. Due to factors like these, crude oil prices • Using routing and dispatch software Fuel price volatility can cause significant fi­ have fallen more than 60 percent in nearly • Investing in fuel­saving features nancial uncertainty and risk for carriers, making two years, according to The New York Times. (i.e. downsped technology, auto tire inflation fuel management a priority. Here’s a look at systems, aerodynamic features, auxillary How Do Lower Prices Affect Trucking? what makes prices fluctuate, how that impacts power units, etc.) When crude oil prices are low, diesel prices carriers and how to minimize the impact of • Maintaining vehicles follow suit. And it’s no surprise that carriers the ups and downs. generally benefit. Lower prices result in: How Can Truck Drivers Help? How Are Diesel Prices Calculated? • Reduced cost of doing business because it The area where drivers can make the biggest Diesel prices are based on a combination is less expensive to run trucks impact is fuel usage. of factors. The cost of crude oil purchased by • Shift from intermodal to truckload as shippers “Planning your trip well and knowing your refineries represents 67 percent of the retail try to save money route is important,” says Felicia Berggren, a price of diesel fuel, according to the U.S. • Opportunity to target carrier’s operations driver for Werner Enterprises. “If going 30 Energy Information Administration (EIA). Other based on where there’s demand for trucks miles out of your way on the Interstate allows considerations include refining costs and profits; • Ability to adjust networks and routes to you to avoid stop­and­go traffic and maintain distribution, marketing, and retail station costs better serve customers on the basis of speed your speed, that helps cut down on fuel use.” and profits; and, of course, taxes. and convenience rather than fuel savings When the Interstate is not an option, she The down side of low diesel prices is that suggests progressive shifting and down­shifting What Makes Them So Volatile? carriers miss out on revenue from fuel sur­ at stop lights to avoid a complete stop. Over the past 18 months, crude oil prices charges. Maintaining a steady speed and driving the have fluctuated substantially—reaching almost speed limit are also recommended. Fuel econ­ $62 per barrel in early May of 2015 and What Does The Future Hold? omy usually decreases by half a mile per gallon bottoming out at $26 per barrel this past Carriers shouldn’t get too comfortable with for every five miles per hour (MPH) in excess February, according to GasBuddy. Today, prices current fuel prices. Projections suggest a steady of 55 MPH, according to the U.S. Department are hovering around $50 per barrel. increase over the next year. Potentially, oil of Energy. That can add up fast. Reducing idle time can also pay big dividends. When a vehicle is left idling, it can consume one gallon of fuel each hour. It’s best to turn off the engine during deliveries as well as the loading and staging process. Cindy Kaps, who runs as a team with her husband for Landstar, suggests purchasing an auxillary power unit to help reduce the need for idling. “They cost a bunch initially, but in the long run they save you money,” she explains. The bottom line: Fuel price volatility is a lot like death and taxes—something you can count on. Understanding the contributing factors and planning for the inevitable are the best defense. n

12 Redefining the Road Edition 3 | 2016 CONGRATTULATIOONS Feature: 5 Women to Watch

Sponsored by Freightliner Trucks this year, Industry Role Models this program was initiated in 2010 to honor female leaders and to attract and advance women within the trucking industry. Share Their Stories Nominees this year include women from diverse corporate, manufacturing, supplier, “The way to achieve your own success owner­operator, driver, and sales or dealership is to be willing to help somebody else roles. With outstanding nominations submitted, get it first.” —Iyanla Vanzant it was extremely difficult for the judges to narrow down to the finalists. This inspirational quote underscores a com­ The finalists have been invited to participate mon theme for role models among the five on a panel at the WIT Accelerate! Conference finalists of the 2016 “Influential Woman in & Expo to be held in Dallas Nov. 7­9, 2016, Trucking” award, which highlights the achieve­ and the recipient will be announced at the ments of female role models and pioneers in conference. the trucking industry.

Elise Chianelli is Director of Ramona Hood is Vice Karen Jones is Executive Product Management, Safety President of Customer Vice President and Chief & Compliance at PeopleNet. Operations, Transportation Marketing Officer at Ryder She oversees safety products Logistics at GENCO, a FedEx System. She leads marketing and services, including the company. She has achieved efforts and integrates the PeopleNet ELD (Electronic significant career success management of all market­ Logging Device) technology, through 25 years with FedEx. ing and brand­related which is utilized by more than 300,000 drivers Her work currently has a direct impact on the activities across Ryder. In 2014, the National in North America. strategy for the company’s third­party broker­ Diversity Council recognized her as one of the Because of her dedication to interpreting age, including significant business growth and Most Powerful and Influential Women in Busi­ and understanding ELD regulations, she was employee branding that reflects value in its ness. Honorees are selected for leadership, appointed Vice Chair on the ELD Task Force diverse workforce. professional excellence, commitment to com­ Committee, as part of the American Trucking “I’ve been intentional with my growth and munity well­being, and impact on business Associations’ Technology and Maintenance development over many years,” she says. “This revenues, profitability and direction. Council. She also serves on the Safety Policy includes asking for stretch assignments, gath­ “This industry is ripe with opportunities Committee and Hours of Service Subcommittee. ering feedback, and never wavering from my for women,” says Jones. “From technicians “There’s opportunity for each of us to learn core values. I demonstrate how to set priorities and drivers, to sales personnel and engineers, and educate one another, despite gender and in all aspects of my life that show my many there is more opportunity to develop a career age,” says Chianelli. “I genuinely love this com­ dimensions as a career woman, single mom in this space than ever before. Women tend plicated industry, and, no matter where my and community activist while always focusing to be great with details. Why not consider a career takes me in trucking, I will remain com­ on being my best authentic self—all while job as an operations manager, for example, mitted to evolving, growing and learning. lifting up other women on the career ladder.” where attention to detail couldn’t be more Sharing knowledge and understanding of com­ essential? It’s important for women to know plex industry regulations is a top priority for that they are both needed and wanted in this me, and I do my best to do so in a fun and industry, and that we recognize the tremendous meaningful way.” value they bring to the table.”

14 Redefining the Road Edition 3 | 2016 Carolyn Gable is President and CEO of New Age Transportation, Distribution & Warehousing. She began her career in transportation in 1983 as a customer service “This is what makes me haappy.” rep for Lee Way Motor -Abby Langan, Schneider company driver freight without any formal training and being a woman in a male­dominated industry. “These all were things that could have closed the door to my future,” recalls Gable. MORE WOMEN ARE ASKING: “With pure grit, I went on to start my own logistics company and have a very successful “WHY NOOTT ME?” and lucrative career throughout my ownership of 27 years. Women can be anything they want to be in this industry. All obstacles are nothing more than opportunities. I have always held my own in this industry and believed being a woman was unique and powerful.” More women than ever are discovering the freedom of the open

Sherri Garner Brumbaugh road. Schneider is leading the way once again in providing is President and CEO of opportunities for all drivers. Garner Trucking. She is a second­generation leader of a family­owned business of 56 years. VAVAN TRUCKLOOAAD TATANKER DEDICAATTED INTERMODDAAL PORT DRAAYY An educator by trade but a trucker by heritage, Brumbaugh has worked Solo and team options – rule the road however you likeke in accounting, operations, and managed the Safe nationwide facility network – 24/7 amenities computer systems for the company. In addition Better equipment – Safer, more comfortable, easier to operateperate to leading the company today, Brumbaugh Superior home time – 75% get home weekly or moree has served as an American Trucking Associations (ATA) Vice Chairman (only the second woman to assume this role), and currently is one of DO WHAATT MAKES YYOOU HAPPYY.. APPLLYY NNOOW.W. two women who serve on the ATA Executive Committee. schneiderjobs.com schneiderowneroperators.comerators.com “My message to women is to be brave,” 800-44-PRIDE 800-28-LEASEASE she says. “Share what is on your mind, as you have a lot to say. Women know their busi­ ness. They need to show others what they know. Unfortunately, women are scrutinized differently from their male counterparts with Introducing regard to what they say and what they wear. Our New Website I feel women can rise above this scrutiny by being prepared.” WomenInTrucking.org • Mobile­Friendly • More Features • Easier To Navigate Check it out!

www.WomenInTrucking.org 15 Sponsor Spotlight: Truckstop.com

Diversity in the Workplace What Does It Really Mean?

We all want to see diversity in our work­ place, but what does that really mean? At Truckstop.com, diversity means offering a wide variety of opportunities throughout our offices in southwestern Idaho, Illinois and Arizona. We continually consider our diversity in areas such as gender, sexual orientation, and ethnicity and work to expand our diversity where we can. While we don’t set quotas, when we see a lack of diversity in a particular department or position, we aggressively target sources where we know we’ll be able to get a greater mix of partners. Customer Support Representative Samantha Herrera at Truckstop.com headquarters in There are two hurdles we frequently have New Plymouth, Idaho to face in terms of gender diversity. First, we are a technology company. Second, we versities to invest in programs that will result offer your employees to help further their work in the trucking industry. Both of these in more female graduates in traditionally careers and offer better work­life balance, the markets tend to have far more male than male­dominated fields. happier those workers tend to be in their female workers. We also need to promote ourselves better workplace. through community outreach. Sponsorships Recruiting Compensation and co­sponsorships, volunteer work, or simply In the first 20 years, we hired a lot of There’s still work to be done on the salary having a presence at community events can people similar to those who started the busi­ gap. Truckstop.com got it right by starting help attract some of the best talent in the ness. Now that we’re growing and our industries everyone off at $15/hour, but now we’re country. People want to work for companies are becoming more diverse, we must make a making a concerted effort to put a compensa­ and corporations that support, serve, and have concerted effort to infuse that diversity into tion strategy in place to ensure there are no a positive presence in the communities they Truckstop.com. gaps in pay as people move up the ladder. We operate in. Like every company, we want the best need to remove built­in biases (i.e. seeing candidates, so we target groups or networks Work­Life Balance males as the “bread winners”). that give us a high quality and quantity of Other important aspects when recruiting Additionally, women tend to be less female candidates and bring in a more diverse women include flexible work schedules, the aggressive than men in negotiating salaries. pool of applicants. Social media sites and job ability to work from home, mentoring programs While salaries are important to women, they boards, as well as our own careers web page, and perks like daycare. Encouraging employees are not necessarily the number one factor. can help us reach a large diverse audience. to utilize earlier start times to allow parents Women need to understand their worth Promoting our employer brand is vital to to leave work earlier or to take their children and be more assertive in asking for the our recruiting efforts. Prospective employees to extra­curricular activities or allowing them requisite pay. n want to know about our culture. They want to work from home when a child is sick without to know if they’ll fit, if there are other people the fear of losing their job are big benefits. like them, and what the work environment They allow people’s lives to be more balanced. is like. That’s critical for long­term employee retention. Building Relationships Mentoring Diversity also comes from building close Starting and fostering a mentorship program, relationships with colleges and universities. particularly by female leaders, is a great way Andrea Buss is a Corporate Businesses can encourage colleges and uni­ to retain people. The more support you can Recruiter for Truckstop.com

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5 Top Characteristics of Female

1. Safety First. “You have to be safety minded and cautious and use common sense,” advises Gretchen Jackson, Senior Manager and Driver Recruiter at XPO Logistics. She looks closely at the safety Professional truck driving record of prospective drivers in the hiring can be a challenging job, process and notes that women are typically safer, less aggressive drivers. particularly for women. Cindy Kaps, who runs as a team with her husband for Landstar, agrees that safety should We asked several be a priority. “If the weather is bad in the WIT drivers and recruiters winter, for example, know when to say ‘No, I’m not going,’” she says. “Don’t put your life what it takes to succeed. and others’ in jeopardy. You have to protect Here are five key your equipment too.” 2. Attitude is (Almost) Everything. characteristics they Self­motivation and determination are par­ ticularly valuable qualities, according to those say are important for we interviewed. female drivers “You need to have the willpower to succeed and have your heart in the industry,” says to possess. Jackson. When interviewing potential candi­ dates, she also looks for “a good stable work history, dedication, and a real desire to drive.” Self­reliance is also valuable. “You have to work for everything you want,” observes Felicia Berggren, a driver for Werner Enterprises. “Nobody hands you anything out here.” In her first year of driving, for example, Berggren befriended an owner/operator and asked lots of questions about truck maintenance and repairs, so she could prevent problems and repair simple things herself. 3. Calm, Cool & Collected. All of the drivers we talked to agreed that the trucking industry can be particularly chal­ lenging for women—from handling harassment to battling traffic to simply finding a restroom. “It’s a tough industry,” Jackson warns. “Women have different challenges. You need to have common sense.”

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“As a female out here, you have to grow a thick skin,” say Kaps. “It is better than it used to be, but it’s still a male’s world.” “You’ve got to be patient and not ruffle easily,” Berggren says. “When you’re stuck in traffic or waiting to unload, for instance, you have to remember that the hold up is just part of the job and beyond your control.” 4. Eye on the Clock. With Hours of Service rules and an ever­in­ creasing focus on ROI, time management skills are critical. Kaps advises drivers to use their time wisely. “Plan your routes,” she recommends. “We still use our atlas, then Google Maps, and, finally, GPS.” Berggren agrees that time is of the essence. She recommends, “Work the DOT clock effi­ ciently, so you can maximize profit for you and your company.” 5. Attention to Detail. Drivers emphasize that details do matter— whether with regard to personal presentation or driving habits. “Dress professionally,” Kaps says. “If you have a company shirt, wear it when checking in with shippers and receivers. Keep your hair combed.” On the road, paying attention to little things can prevent them from becoming big things. Berggren points out, “Drivers need to watch traffic closely to anticipate problems and rou­ tinely check equipment both before and after trips.” Think you possess all five of these charac­ teristics? Might be time to join the 200,000 professional female drivers on the road—if you’re not out there already! n Check out our Career Center­Job Board on the Women In Trucking website. Visit: www.WomenInTrucking.org.

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Not one, but two women co­lead and op­ Two Women And A Manufacturing Plant erate the Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) How Janine Wright and Jane Rosaasen co-lead and operate Mt. Holly heavy­duty truck manufacturing plant in North Carolina: Janine Wright and the Daimler Trucks North America Manufacturing Facility Jane Rosaasen. Though Daimler continues to make big strides in promoting women leaders and improving the workplace to meet the needs of women, this arrangement is a first for the forward­thinking company. Their formula is simple. They split respon­ sibilities, make joint decisions, and have a “no­tension, open­communication” policy. Read on to learn more about these ground­ breaking women and the ins and outs of their day­to­day operation. Is it the norm for two women to run a heavy­ duty truck manufacturing plant? Wright: While not common in the industry in this day and age, I would say it is definitely “normal” for us. DTNA has a strong focus on diversity and inclusion; therefore, we don’t Janine Wright, Director of Production, and Scott Stafford, Supervisor, in the Final Cab Line area see anything abnormal about having two at the Mt. Holly Truck Manufacturing Plant. women run a production facility.

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TA/Petro’s ‘Citizen Driver’ Awards Nineteen truckstops now bear the names of these honorees.

hold at the Mid­America Trucking Show (MATS), we host local unveiling luncheon receptions for each Honoree in front of their neighbors, friends and family. Local media, politicians and other dignitaries are invited. By holding these ceremonies in front of an audience often 40­50 strong, we teach local communities that the truck driving industry is filled with these wonderful, safe, caring professionals. Thus far, 19 TA and Petro locations have been renamed in honor of these terrific indi­ viduals. This spring at MATS, we will honor another class of professional drivers worthy of the title Citizen Driver. We are especially WIT member Sandy Long with her mother and brothers at the Oak Grove Missouri TA/Petro location which bears her name. proud that eight of our Honorees are members of WIT. They are Linda and Bob Caffee, Sandy Long, Mary “Candy" Bass, Jon Osburn, Bill and Most Americans don’t appreciate the job Several years ago, TA/Petro decided we Robyn Taylor, and Henry Albert. 3.5 million professional truck drivers do each could contribute to a positive image in a unique Consider nominating a worthy driver day. This lack of knowledge and respect impedes way. We created a program called “Citizen for the Citizen Driver program when our retaining good drivers and hiring new talent Driver.” Within this program, professional next nomination period begins May 1, 2017. into this vibrant industry. drivers are nominated by friends, family mem­ Visit www.ta­petro.com/citizendriveraward n But the industry is fighting back. There are bers, companies they drive for and even by initiatives within organizations like the American our site employees. The judging process rates Trucking Associations (ATA), Truckload Carriers drivers who are safe, exhibit leadership skills, Association (TCA), Owner­Operator Independent give back to trucking or their home communi­ Drivers Association (OOIDA), Women In Trucking ties, live healthier and, in all ways, are shining (WIT) and others working to promote the pos­ examples of the professional standards that itive impacts of trucking. Events like Share the thousands of drivers maintain every day. Road, Wreaths Across America, Convoy for a What makes Citizen Driver unique is the Cure, Trucker Buddy and others bridge the “prize” each honoree earns. Each Citizen Driver Tom Liutkus is Senior Vice President, knowledge gap. Many of these organizations honoree has a TA or Petro location of their Marketing & Public Relations, for work under the public awareness campaign choice renamed after them (permanently). In TravelCenters of America Trucking Moves America Forward. addition to a dynamic award ceremony we

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Photo Contest Brings Women In Trucking To Life

In the summer of 2014, Women In Trucking Char Pingel, WIT Director of Member Services (WIT) launched the I § Trucking image and organizer of the contest. Trucks campaign with a video contest. Professional Winning photos were chosen by a panel of drivers enthusiastically responded with videos judges and also through 3,135 votes cast online showing the satisfaction they get from working (the “People’s Choice” category). Winners are for in this industry. were announced at the WIT reception at the In 2015, the contest evolved from video to Great American Trucking Show (GATS) where GIRLS! photo and attracted 36 entries. each winning photographer received This year’s theme was “Trucks are for a plaque. GIRLS!” Photos were required to include a Sponsors of the photo contest and truck and a female of any age. Seventy­one reception were Ryder System, Averitt Express, photos were submitted. Republic Services, Dart Transit Company, I§Trucking “We received awesome photos this year Werner Enterprises, and TruckerSam. n and many photo captions told a story,” says

§Judges’ Choice Winner §People’s Choice Winner “Strong and Beautiful” “Future Trucker in Training” by Jennifer Wozniak by Brandy Noss Wozniak is a reference specialist at CRST Noss, a social media coordinator at Melton Specialized Transportation. The pose in this Truck Lines, won first place in the People’s image is reminiscent of Rosie the Riveter. Choice category. The girl featured in her entry is Tina, Judges’ Choice 1st Runner Up daughter of Leon Wert, who drives for Melton. “I Love Peterbilts Because Mommy Makes Them” People’s Choice 1st Runner Up by Alison Cochran “Trucks are for GIRLS” Cochran is a design engineer at Peterbilt. by Susie De Ridder Pictured is her daughter in front of her favorite De Ridder, a truck driver for over 35 years, Peterbilt at a truck show. “Both of my young encourages her employer to bring women into daughters love identifying different trucks on the trucking industry. the road. They also LOVE seeing women driv­ ers!” Cochran says. People’s Choice 2nd Runner Up “Country Girls Can Survive” Judges’ Choice 2nd Runner Up by Shelia Shaw “Macknificent” Shaw has been a truck driver for 10 years by Heather Jones at Epes Transport, based in Greensboro, NC. Jones, who is from Dampier Foreshore Western Australia, says the truck featured is one of two new trucks provided to the Pilbara Visit past and present Heavy Haulage girls for training new women to the industry. winners at the all-new Women In Trucking website: www.womenintrucking.org

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New Website Strengthens solution where all of WIT’s member profile • Blogs from WIT President and CEO Ellen and e­commerce information is securely Voie and drivers. Value To WIT Members housed. This makes the user’s experience • News feed regarding the most recent de­ Listening to member feedback is important more streamlined as it’s all under one tech­ velopments within WIT. to the Women In Trucking (WIT) Association. nology roof. Lastly, we designed the new site • More relevant information such as the WIT So important, in fact, that last January, WIT in a mobile­friendly template, so it is responsive Index, facts on diversity in transportation, conducted a comprehensive survey with its regardless of the device used to view the site.” and other resources. n members to better understand overall member New features include: satisfaction. Based on this research, the • Quick links on the side of the website to Take the tour and check it out for yourself: organization has created the all­new help visitors quickly and easily find infor­ www.WomenInTrucking.org WomenInTrucking.org. mation they’re looking for. “Guided by this member feedback, we’ve • Events calendar that highlight details of worked to create an immersive digital experi­ upcoming events. ence that elevates the way we deliver infor­ mation and the way members experience the WIT community,” says Brian Everett, who sup­ ports WIT’s strategic development initiatives. “We have applied this thinking to the new website, which is now a culmination of those efforts. “Visitors find the new site more visually appealing, easier to navigate, and simpler to find what you’re looking for,” continues Everett. “We also have transitioned the website to a new technology platform, MemberClicks, which is an all­in­one membership management

Women In Trucking Makes Big Splash At GATS

WIT was hard to el were four other influential members within portant to choose a company and schedule miss at the Great the trucking industry: Tim Aschoff, President that supports the needs of one’s family. American Trucking of Shaffer Trucking and COO of Crete Carrier; • Equipment. Women don’t want to be treated Show (GATS) this year. Linda Longton, Senior Vice President of Editorial differently, but they do need things to work President/CEO Ellen and Research at Randall­Reilly; Mark Willis, for them. Truck manufacturers are looking Voie served on the pan­ Journalist with Road Dog Trucking News on at the ergonomics of trucks to improve the el “Unique Challenges Sirius XM; and Silvia Heinrich, Driver and design for both men and women, tall and Female Drivers Face.” Trainer for Crete Carrier. Jessica Byrne, Senior short, so all drivers will be more comfortable. WIT hosted a recep­ Marketing Specialist at Crete Carrier moderated “The reception is always fun, but it was a tion where I § Trucking the discussion. The panel discussion focused big hit this year having the photo booth in our Photo Contest winners on topics the audience previously had suggested exhibitor booth,” says Char Pingel, Director of were announced, and via social medial. Main topics were: Member Services for WIT. guests had fun in a photo • Finding the Right Amount of “Home Time.” Attendees received gifts from our sponsors: booth. The WIT Founda­ It’s a personal decision based on the primary Ryder Systems, TruckerSam, Averitt Express, tion accepted donations caregiver’s needs and family dynamic and Republic Services, Dart Transit Company, and and gave doors prizes. its support system. What works for one Werner Enterprises. n Joining Voie on the pan­ driver may not work for another. It is im­

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WIT Recognizes Driver at Memorial Truck Show

Congratulations to Nancy Hudson, a driver for A.D. Transport Express. She received the Women In Trucking Award at the 21st Annual Richard Crane Memorial Truck Show in St. Ignace, Mich. The Richard Crane Memorial Truck Show was established in 1996 to honor Richard In May, Voie was profiled by Fleet Owner mag­ “Dick” Crane, a former driver, truck owner Making Headlines to azine as one of its “Dozen Outstanding Women and founder of the American Truck Driving Spotlight WIT’s Mission in Trucking.” She’s also been quoted in an Schools. The award was established by Crane’s article on the driver shortage on Trucks.com family specifically to honor a woman employed Women In Trucking (WIT) President and and the organization has been featured often in the industry and recognize her at this event. CEO Ellen Voie has been capturing the attention on Truckinginfo.com. WIT President and CEO Ellen Voie presented of key industry media lately. Part of Voie’s role is to step into the spotlight Hudson with the plaque during the awards Open the July issue of CIO Review magazine, to raise visibility for WIT and its mission. event, saying, “Nancy exemplifies our mission and you’ll find her column, “Gender Diversity “Raising awareness about gender diversity to encourage the employment of women as Makes Good Business Sense.” The October issues is an important step toward solving drivers and is a great role model for other print edition of DC Velocity magazine features them,” she explains. “It’s exciting to see Women women who might be considering a career as Voie’s thought leadership and an online Q&A In Trucking gain traction as a resource for with her appears on the publication’s website. women’s issues in the industry.” n continued on next page

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WIT Foundation Awards Seven Scholarships

Memorial Truck Show continued The Women In Trucking (WIT) Foundation Congratulations to the following women for a professional driver.” Hudson is a solo driver awarded seven scholarships in September— focusing on the trucking industry for their and has been driving for 14 years. She currently bringing the total to 16 scholarships this year. future careers: drives a 2014 Kenworth for A.D. Transport. Scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $2,000 MEGHAN DOBER received the This year’s event included a semi­truck dis­ were awarded in four areas: technical, safety, WIT Foundation Scholarship. She play, award ceremony and parade of lights leadership and commercial driving. is earning a Bachelor’s degree in n “As a nonprofit 501c3, our foundation across the Mackinac Bridge. Mathematics at the University of board of directors is thrilled with the momen­ Georgia in Athens, Ga. She was tum it has gained and is working diligently to an intern at Great Dane this increase both awareness of the scholarship past summer. program and corporate donations. The Foundation strives to serve its community JENNA WOLFINGER enrolled at and continue to grow with the help of University of Southern Maine, donors and volunteers that make our mission Portland, Me., and was awarded possible,” says WIT Foundation Chair the WIT Foundation Scholarship. Debora Babin Katz, Vice President of She is beginning her work expe­ TrucBrush Corporation. n rience at Portland Air Freight in the Safety Department.

MARABETH MADSEN was award­ Scholarship applications will be ed the WIT/Ryder Scholarship for accepted again in January 2017. her Class A CDL training. She is enrolled at Trans Tech, Inc. in Make a donation and learn more Flether, N.C. about the WIT Foundation Ellen Voie, President and CEO of WIT, with scholarship program at: ZENAIDA REYES-YU was awarded Nancy Hudson, A.D. Transport Express Driver, the WIT/Ryder Scholarship. She at the 21st Annual Richard Crane www.womenintruckingfoundation.org is earning a degree to become Memorial Truck Show in September an automotive technician at Universal Technical Institute in Orlando, Fla.

SHERRY WILCOX was awarded the WIT/Ryder Scholarship for her Legal Counsel training in diesel­powered equip­ ment technology. She enrolled at that Delivers Tennessee College of Applied Technology in Knoxville, Tenn. Transportation is a dynamic and highly-regulated industry. TAMMY TORTOLA was awarded the WIT/Ryder Scholarship for her If you do business in Canada, rely Class 1 license. She is enrolled at on our transport lawyers to help Breton Commercial Truck Training you navigate the road ahead. in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada. Joanne C. Coldwell LASHONNTAE HEWITT enrolled at [email protected] Toronto | Canada | 416.865.4642 New Mexico Junior College in Hobb, N.M., and was awarded the WIT/Ryder Scholarship as well as the WIT/Jan Hamblin Scholarship. She is earning her Class A CDL. airdberlis.com

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Want to know what drivers think? Just ask them! That’s the common­sense approach taken by Saia Corporation, a provider of LTL, non­asset truckload, and logistics services. This year, Saia held its second annual focus group for female drivers. The event focused on recruiting with the theme “Drivers as the Face of Saia.” Ellen Voie, WIT President and CEO, was one of the presenters. Her presentation and roundtable discussion focused on female drivers and what makes them feel valued. n

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