HITTING the MARK: Transportation Companies That Work for Women

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At United Road, what makes us different makes us better. As the nation’s premier car-hauling expert, we transport over three million vehicles throughout North America each and every year. And what makes us the best, besides Carhaul Acquisition Expands Our Fleet Size Teamwork, New Investments In Equipment And Our North American Footprintour leading edge technology, industry-best capacity,Will andProduce Significant Positive Impacts Kathleen McCann, CEO Pat Riley, Senior Vice President diverse service offerings? Welcome to our newest team members! This edition of On the Road Our recent Over the coming months, you will see the was intentionally delayed because we wantedOur to wait and pe shareO thisple. acquisition of transfer of truck equipment that is better suited to good news with you: United Road has completed its acquisition of the The Waggoners conduct the business that it was designed to do, carhaul divisionWe of Theinvite Waggoners you toTrucking learn Co. more We are soabout excited tothe women and men Trucking auto resulting in improved productivity and efficiency. welcome such a great group of professionals to our team! transport busi- Day cab quick loaders and high rail units will 2 3 Althoughthat this has make previously the been wheels communicated of United in various Roadways turn. ness expands work in rail ramp and regional locations where they over the last few weeks, it may be helpful to share the highlights of our United Road’s are best suited. Sleeper trucks will be moved to more new and improved United Road. fleet — includ- long-haul operations. Tired, high-maintenance cost First and foremost, we are in a much stronger position to achieve ing contractor units will be retired. We will also add more than 100 our stated mission. With the additional talent, resources, geographic trucks — to an DPF units to existing trucks to ensure California footprint and improved network, we will be better able to earn our impressive size CARB compliance by July 1. customers’ trust through the safe, on-time, damage-free delivery of of nearly 1,800 Kathleen McCann, vehicles. Together, we will achieve our aspirationalContact goal of becomingus today! units. Our goal Mark Anderson Named the supplierChairman and employer and CEO of choice in the finished vehicle logistics industry. is to reduce the average age of trucks in the former Our operating footprints and customer bases complement each other beautifully. We now have net- Waggoners fleet from nearly 10 years to 6 years with Chief Operating Officer work density in the Southeast and South Central United Statesunitedroad.com that matches our penetration in the |Midwest 888.270.5181 the purchase of new vehicles over the next couple and Northeast. Western US capacity will increase as well. Our national sales center will be able to target the years. This will allow us to operate more cost effec- Mark Anderson, our new COO, is a additional market areas, serving new customers and filling our drivers’ empty miles. Our proprietary tech- tively and improve our drivers’ productivity. veteran team player with experi- nology and systems will be rolled out over the next several months. Most importantly, our talented team Working together, we have a lot of work ahead ence in building and integrating will share best practices with each other, gleaned over decades of experience. as we blend these two companies into North Amer- businesses. He most recently In 2014, the United Road family — now 2,100 strong, including our 400+ Owner-Operator partners — ica’s finest auto transport company. It will require served as president and CEO of a will move nearly three million vehicles throughout the US and Canada. We will serve every OEM, the roll out of our OVISS dispatch system as well as national heavy industrial services major remarketed firm, specialty and retail customer and individuals out of more than 75 locations — all the deployment of our TMT maintenance tracking company that serviced the auto, told, more than 10,000 unique customers will rely on our services. We are now the second largest carhauler software into eight new shop locations. This focused energy, paper and other manufac- in North America. effort, along with the deployment of new assets, will turing industries. More important than size, however, is heart. And we now have 2,100 of them, beating strong, for 10,000 provide managers access to load and operational in- Mark has spent his career customers and traveling more than 100 million miles every year. I’m extremely confident that the heart of formation that will assist them in running business leading several multi-dimen- United Road is now, more than ever, driven to deliver! units at peak performance levels. sional businesses with significant Happy New Year to all, and the warmest heartfelt welcome to our newest employees and your families. The new investment in trucks and tracking logistics components, including systems, complemented by our trained maintenance solid waste collection, fuel distribution and OEM personnel, will have a significant impact on reduc- plant services. Mark also has significant finance and ing maintenance costs and a measurable impact business development experience and has worked in in our vehicle CSA points. By having our drivers, competitive, entrepreneurial environments and with contractors and maintenance technicians focusing teams like our own. United Road’s Mission Statement on their responsibilities with pre-trip inspections, Mark will report to Kathleen McCann and We are driven to earn our customers’ trust through the safe, on-time, damage-free following up on discovered deficiencies, and hit- initially work closely with Mike Martin, Senior Vice delivery of vehicles, achieved through leadership, team work and a focus on ex- ting scheduled routine preventative maintenance President, Operations, and Dave Koster, Senior Vice intervals, we will attain a vehicle CSA score that will President, Logistics. Mark, his wife, Maureen, and cellence. We are driven to be the supplier and employer of choice in the finished make all of us proud. their three boys reside in Northville, MI. vehicle logistics industry.

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Published for: COVER STORY Women In Trucking Association 8 Top Companies for Women to Work For P.O. Box 400 Plover, WI 54467-0400 USA Phone: 1-888-464-9482 MESSAGES www.WomenInTrucking.org 4 #WheresClare Published by: by WIT President & CEO Ellen Voie MindShare Strategies, Inc. 9382 Oak Ave. 6 What Do Women Want from Employers? Waconia, MN 55387 USA by Brian Everett, Editorial Director Group Editorial Director and Publisher: Brian Everett, ABC FEATURE STORIES 952-442-8850 x201 [email protected] 14 Landstar Recognizes Safe Drivers

Managing Editor: 16 Let’s Talk About Gender Diversity Michele Wade 18 Leading by Listening at Estes 612-309-4527 [email protected] 20 OTR Capital Provides Cost-Effective Factoring Solutions

Editorial Content This Edition: 22 Three Traits for Workplace Success Michele Wade Brynn Elise Everett 24 WE at YRC Freight Carleen Herndon 26 Peterbilt Program Empowers Women Advertising Sales: 28 Recruit More Female Millennial Drivers Carleen Herndon 1-888-464-9482 30 Paper Transport Knows Employees [email protected] 32 Truckstop.com Creates Connected Community Production Manager: Nancy LaRoche 34 Holiday Stress Management 952-442-8850 x215 [email protected] 36 PEIR App Solves Shipping Problem

Accounting/Administration/Circulation: WIT NEWS Karen Everett 952-442-8850 x203 38 Winners of the “I Trucking” Photo Contest [email protected] 40 Support Same-Gender Training Policy 41 PDC: Get Certified! 42 Engage Delivers Solutions © 2018 MindShare Strategies, Inc. All rights reserved. Contents may not be reproduced 43 WIT Foundation Awards Scholarships by any means, in whole or in part, without the prior written permission of the publisher. The opinions expressed in this publication are WIT SUPPORTERS not necessarily those of MindShare Strategies, Inc., nor the Women In Trucking Association. 44 Resource Guide Printed in USA. 46 WIT Partners & Corporate Members 48 WIT Calendar of Events

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

#WheresClare

If you have been following the Women We decided to promote Clare further at In Trucking (WIT) #WheresClare campaign, the 2018 Accelerate! Conference and Expo by you’re probably amazed at how this little doll having a party, hosted by TA/Petro, which will has become so renowned! include some fun activities, including a Clare It all started a few years back when my cutout and Clare fans. We’ll share photos in daughter and her husband announced they the next issue. were expecting a baby girl. I wanted my grand- The annual I Trucking photo contest, daughter to know about the trucking industry sponsored by Hudson Insurance Group, also which was significant to her mommy’s family. featured #WheresClare. Check out the winning I wanted to create a series of dolls for boys photos on page 38. and girls to play with to learn about careers Our goal is to continue the WIT doll series in trucking. to include a technician, safety director, recruiter A chance encounter with the President of and more. Yes, we will include a more diverse the HABA USA toy company led to the creation group moving forward, but Clare is near and Ellen Voie, CAE, President & CEO, Women In Trucking Association, Inc. of a 13-inch doll sporting jeans, a T-shirt, red dear to me and was designed with blond hair jacket and a cap with the WIT logo. The National and blue eyes for a reason. Transportation Center agreed to sponsor the I was given the middle name Clare after my doll, and the box tells the story of Clare attend- grandmother Clara and my granddaughter ing their driver training in Indianapolis, Ind. carries the name as well, so the doll has special

™ TA and Petro Stopping Centers agreed to meaning to me. carry the doll in their convenience stores. Clare Our hope is for you to enjoy Clare and the is also available online at HABAUSA.com and #WheresClare campaign as much as we do. Amazon.com for $34.99. The doll was a hit. Nearly 100 were sold on Amazon in the first sixty days, and 750 went to the TA/Petro stores. We created a Facebook page for people to share their photos of #WheresClare. Some were on the lookout for available dolls at the travel centers and put photos of the dolls on the page as well. Within days the group included over 100 drivers posting their photos of Clare working, playing and just hanging out with her friends, pets and owners! You can also follow #WheresClare on Twitter!

Clare with her new best friend.

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What Women Want from Employers

Today’s corporate cultures, employment 5. Career advancement opportunities. features and programs are dramatically chang- While it’s well-documented that women ing, as employers realize the value of hiring generally view professional advancement talented women and diversified workforces. as less important in their careers than men, They realize that women are looking for unique this is quickly changing. features from their employers and workplaces Smart companies that are looking for more — and they’re going to new lengths to deliver gender diversity are adopting strategies that on these desires. incorporate these features into their overall Industry research confirms that women corporate culture and programs. As WIT and the generally look for these five features when editorial team at Redefining the Road magazine choosing their employer and career path: roll out our inaugural list of the “Top 50 Compa- 1. Corporate cultures that foster gender nies for Women to Work For in Transportation,” diversity. Organizations that value such these are the characteristics we looked for in Brian Everett, ABC diversity will benefit from a wider range of the 150 nominations received. Group Editorial Director and Publisher We’re thrilled about what these progressive Redefining the Road magazine talents, perspectives and ideas. 2. Flexible hours/work requirements companies are doing to create more gender which help employees to meet family diversity in their workforce — and continue needs, personal obligations and life to encourage other companies to follow their lead. responsibilities. It also avoids traffic and the stresses of commuting during rush hour. 3. Competitive compensation/benefits. Today, there are more educated women than ever with specific training and skill sets – and they’re looking for fair pay and packages for what they bring to the table. 4. Professional development. Women want opportunities for continuous career growth and development, whether it be tuition reimbursement, additional training or attending events like Women In Trucking’s (WIT) Accelerate! Conference & Expo.

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HITTING THE MARK: Transportation Companies that Work For Women

Corporate cultures that foster gender diversity, competitive compensation and benefits, flexible hours/work requirements, and professional development opportunities are primary factors that help women to be more successful in the workplace. The organizations on our inaugural list of the “Top 50 Companies for Women to Work For in Transportation” are right on target.

This summer, the Women In Trucking Asso- Covenant Transport, Inc. BENEFITS ciation (WIT) extended a call for nominations Today, approximately 18 percent of Cove- to help identify the best workplaces for women nant Transport’s fleet is comprised of women DEVELOPMENT in transportation. Nearly 150 nominations were – well above the industry average. This is due, submitted. WIT then invited industry profes- in part, to the many husband/wife, mother/ sionals to vote for up to five of these companies daughter, and sister/sister teams the company FLEXIBILITY that best embody important attributes for a employs. In addition, Covenant’s management female-friendly workplace. The response was team is comprised of approximately 33 percent overwhelming – more than 7,000 votes! females. “We see the value that women bring to PAY “This high level of engagement really the work force and the unique perspective they demonstrates the value of making things offer on the job,” says Rachel Hatchett, Director right for women in the workplace,” says Ellen of Operations at Covenant. Voie, WIT President and CEO. “It generates Day & Ross Transportation Group excitement and pride and serves as a remark- The launch of its Women’s Diversity Council able tool for recruitment and retention. We’re gives Day & Ross a larger forum to discuss pleased to acknowledge these industry-leading gender issues, share ideas and information companies and encourage others to follow with respect to diversity, and collaborate and their example.” implement diversity initiatives. Senior exec- Ten innovative and intriguing workplaces utives sponsor the Council and take part in are featured here, but all 50 of these organiza- those meetings to understand how the com- tions deserve recognition. Take a moment to pany can improve. Day & Ross regularly uses learn about their best practices. You’re likely to #pressforprogress on social media to help get come away with practical ideas your company the message out regarding the importance can incorporate to support gender diversity. of engaging more women in transportation.

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AIM TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA GARNER TRUCKING, INC. www.aimntls.com www.daimler.com www.garnertrucking.com Excellent benefits, work/life balance, Family-friendly, women employees Woman-owned business with true focus women2018 supported in their careers. prevalent throughout the organization. on female drivers. AMERICAN CENTRAL TRANSPORT DAY & ROSS TRANSPORTATION GROUP JR KAYS TRUCKING, INC. www.americancentral.com www.dayandrossinc.ca www.jrkaystrucking.com Fleet is 10 percent female with several Formed Diversity Council to enable WBE that promotes female drivers women in leadership. women to discuss important issues. (currently 16 percent are women).

AVERITT EXPRESS DEDICATED SYSTEMS INC. JX ENTERPRISES INC. www.averittexpress.com www.dedsys.com www.jxe.com Excellent benefits, work/life balance, Embodies family-friendly principles, Strong employee empowerment, flexible positive corporate culture. supports professional female drivers. work schedule and telecommuting.

BENNETT INTERNATIONAL DOT TRANSPORTATION INC. KEEP TRUCKIN, INC. www.bennettig.com www.dotfoods.com www.keeptruckin.com Atlanta Business Chronicle’s “Top Woman- Flexible work schedules, inclusive Women-centric policies, launched women’s Owned Firm” for 10+ years. and diverse work environment. group to empower, support women.

BRENNY TRANSPORTATION, INC. DUPRE LOGISTICS, LLC KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY www.brennytransportation.com www.duprelogistics.com www.kenworth.com Strong mentoring program for women, Compensation aligned to market Advanced training, mentoring, diversity positive corporate culture. regardless of gender. awareness seminars, positive culture.

CARON TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS ESTES EXPRESS LINES KNICHEL LOGISTICS www.carontransport.ca www.estes-express.com www.knichellogistics.com Founding member of Women Building Work-life balance, inclusion, development 64 percent of all employees are women, Futures for the trucking industry. of female leadership. nearly every division managed by a woman.

COVENANT TRANSPORT, INC. FEDEX CUSTOM CRITICAL LANDSTAR www.covenanttransport.com www.customcritical.fedex.com www.landstar.com 18 percent of fleet comprised of women, Workforce 58 percent women, 44 percent Flexibility in schedules, supportive management comprised of 33 percent hold leadership roles, female-focused corporate culture. females. development. continued on page 10 continued on page 10

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continued from page 9 PAPER TRANSPORT, INC. TRIMAC TRANSPORTATION LTD. www.papertransport.com www.trimac.com MELTON TRUCK LINES, INC. Safety-driven culture, daily-weekly home Flexible schedule for work/life balance, www.meltontruck.com time, allows drivers to have passengers comprehensive benefits. Out of 287 employees, 126 are women and pets. and 20 in supervisory roles. TRI-NATIONAL, INC. PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY www.tri-nat.com MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA, INC. www.peterbilt.com Strong cultural values that encourage the www.michelin.com Peterbilt’s Women’s Initiative (PBWIN) employment of female talent. Global ambition to have 30 percent women empowers women through education, in management by 2020. support, networking. TRINITY LOGISTICS www.trinitylogistics.com MISTER “P” EXPRESS, INC. PRIME INC. 65 percent front-line manager positions www.misterpexpress.com www.prime.com and 56 percent mid-level management Female President and CEO, more than Highway Diamonds honors, supports and positions held by women. 50 percent of executive, sales and office recognizes female drivers. 12 percent of personnel are women. fleet drivers are female. TRUCKSTOP.COM www.truckstop.com NATIONAL CARRIERS, INC. RIHM KENWORTH Treats everyone equally and promotes www.nationalcarriers.com www.rihmkenworth.com based upon talent. Family friendly schedules, equal Corporate culture encourages gender opportunity, transitioned to 100 percent diversity. U.S. XPRESS, INC. automatic transmissions in trucks. www.usxpress.com SUN COAST RESOURCES INC. Female leadership is represented in every NAVAJO EXPRESS, INC. www.suncoastresources.com department, solid benefits. www.navajo.com Named HBJ’s 25 Largest Houston-Area Culture supports and promotes gender Women-Owned Business List, positive VERIHA TRUCKING, INC. diversity. corporate culture. www.veriha.com Leadership team comprised of 75 percent NEXT TRUCKING SUNRISE TRANSPORT, INC. women, values-based and people-centric www.nexttrucking.com www.fsproduce.com culture. 44.2 percent employees are women, solid Flexible work solutions including PT and employee benefits. home-every-day options for drivers. VOLVO GROUP www.volvo.com OTR CAPITAL, LLC TAYLOR & ASSOCIATES Continue to increase ratio of women in www.otrcapital.com www.taylorattorneys.net workforce and increased percentage of More than 50 percent management team Hire and promote based upon skill and women in management. are women, flexible schedules, maintains work ethic, embrace family and hours Women In Logistics Council. needed for life balance. WERNER ENTERPRISES, INC. www.werner.com OMNITRACS, LLC TOTAL TRANSPORTATION OF MS 10 percent female drivers, 24-hour safety www.omnitracs.com www.totalms.com hotline, supplier diversity program, strong Created a Women’s Community Program 19 percent of drivers are women, benefits program. Leadership Team for leader development. demonstrates only 16.7 percent turnover rate for women after one year driving. YRC FREIGHT PAM TRANSPORT, INC. www.yrcfreight.com www.pamtransport.com TRAILER TRANSIT, INC. Committed to attracting, developing Positive corporate culture sensitive to the www.trailertransit.com and retaining female talent. unique needs of women to support gender Two of company’s top five owner-operators diversity. are single women; two are part of a husband/wife team. PGT TRUCKING, INC. www.pgttrucking.com TRANSPORT AMERICA Training, continuing education, professional www.transportamerica.com development and advance opportunities Nearly triple the industry average of female for women. drivers and more than 50 percent of office staff are women. 5010 Redefining the Road Edition 3 | 2018 Cover Story: Top 50 Companies

Continued from page 8 division within the company is managed by a Melton Truck Lines, Inc. woman – awarded on merit. On a philanthropic “We promote smart, empowered, strong- level, Knichel Logistics supports organizations willed women. We encourage free thought, FedEx Custom Critical such as Strong Women Strong Girls and the innovation, empathy, and enthusiasm,” says As a carrier led by a female CEO, FedEx Chatham Center for Women’s Entrepreneur- Marilyn Surber, Employee Services Manager Custom Critical is dedicated to female ad- ship and awards an annual scholarship to at Melton. “We have a created an environment vancement. The company’s workforce is 58 female, high-school-student athletes who have where people feel like they have it all. Women percent female, and women hold 44 percent shown great leadership via the Positive Athlete at Melton know that they can be great mothers, of the company’s leadership roles. FedEx of- program. wives and leaders!” fers a number of female-focused programs Of the 287 employees at Melton, 126 of Landstar for development, including its own Women them are women, and 20 of them are in su- Landstar supports female independent in Leadership group. The company strives to pervisor positions or above. Organized training owner-operators and gives them the technol- support a meaningful work/life balance. With helps women to develop personally and pro- ogy tools needed to succeed. Owner-operators onsite mammograms, paid maternity leave, fessionally. The company provides an on-site have exclusive access to Landstar’s load board adoption assistance and comfortable lactation gym and health care as well as personal and for opportunity and the freedom to haul what facilities, the environment is one where women family counseling. Flexible scheduling and they want when they want to better manage can work and thrive. leave options also are available. their work/life balance. “Being leased to Land- Knichel Logistics star is like being a CEO on wheels,” says Staff continued on page 12 Roughly 64 percent of all Knichel Logistics Writer Elizabeth Milograno. “Owner-operators employees are women. Throughout her entire run their business the way they want, and career, CEO Kristy Knichel has fought to be Landstar supports them along the way.” taken seriously as a woman business leader in a male-dominated industry, and nearly every

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Michelin North America, Inc. opportunities for members, focused on self de- YRC Freight As Forbes’ No. 1 Large Employer in 2018, velopment, mentoring, advocacy outreach and YRC Freight is committed to attracting, Michelin recognizes that women bring different professional networking. Events have included developing and retaining women in the trans- perspectives and approaches to business, re- TED Talk reviews, book reviews, self-develop- portation industry. “We are creating a commu- sulting in a more inclusive workplace. Michelin’s ment workshops, speed mentoring events and nity of support, enrichment and engagement global ambition is to have 30 percent of woman annual Leadership Summit. designed to foster relationships, strengthen our en in management roles by 2020. The Michelin internal network, enhance the employee expe- Prime Inc. Women’s Network and Lean In circles help build rience and prepare our future leaders over the Twelve percent of Prime’s fleet is comprised female leaders and foster an engaged female road, in our terminals and in the various roles of women – more than 1,000 female drivers workforce around the world. Michelin recently critical to our organization’s overall success,” total. Prime’s Highway Diamonds program enhanced its maternity leave policy to offer full says Melissa Jass, Organizational Development honors, supports and recognizes female drivers pay for 12 weeks to female employees who give Business Partner at YRC. “We are proud to be in its fleet. birth to a child. driven women, driving forward together. We “I love being an independent contractor for drive. We lead. We engage.” n Peterbilt Motors Company Prime because they truly show their apprecia- Peterbilt takes pride in its efforts to en- tion for their drivers. I feel like family!” says Bar- hance diversity in its workforce. The Peterbilt bara Price-Smith, B.Price Transportation, who Women’s Initiative (PBWIN) was developed has been a solo driver for Prime for nearly 10 with the mission of championing the empow- years. “There’s lots of support with making sure erment of women through education, support, that my business succeeds and is profitable.” networking, personal growth and development opportunities. PBWIN organizes numerous

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Landstar Honors Its Best and Safest Drivers

ness capacity owner (BCO), Landstar’s term for independent owner-operator. Cecelia Logan was inducted as both a Million-Mile Safe Driver and a Roadstar honoree, and Lori Nelson, who achieved the Million-Mile Safe Driver in 2015, also received the Roadstar distinction. This year’s event honored 166 Landstar BCOs to include 14 BCOs as Landstar Roadstar recipients, 138 new Million-Mile Safe Drivers, 12 BCOs as Two-Million-Mile Safe Drivers, one BCO as a Three-Million-Mile Safe Driver and one BCO as a Four-Million-Mile Safe Driver. This brings the total number of Million-Mile Safe Drivers to 989 and 174 Roadstar honorees. Landstar System Inc. (NASDAQ:LSTR) is a Seven female owner-operators recently Marana, Ariz.; Sara Pingel, Palm Bay, Fla.; worldwide, asset-light provider of integrated were honored as Landstar’s best and safest Kristen Pittman, Buffalo, N.Y.; Hung “Nancy” transportation and management solutions drivers. These women were among the select Reed, Sherman, Texas; and Margaret Thrasher, delivering safe, specialized transportation ser- group of inductees honored during the 7th Catawissa, Pa. vices to a broad range of customers utilizing a Annual Landstar BCO All-Star Celebration, a “These professional owner-operators and network of agents, third-party capacity owners three-day event held in Savannah, Ga. They their outstanding productivity and safety re- and employees. n were recognized for their outstanding safety cord raises the bar for the entire trucking records and professionalism behind the wheel. industry,” says Landstar President and CEO Each of the inductees honored has driven more Jim Gattoni. “They are among the safest owner- than one million consecutive miles without a operators in the transportation industry.” preventable accident. Two of the women also were awarded the Jim Gattoni Honorees are: Pamela Boyer, Camp Cole, Landstar Roadstar distinction — the highest President and CEO Mo.; Cecelia Logan, Harford, Ala.; Lori Nelson, level of recognition given to a Landstar busi- Landstar

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Landstar Roadstar® & Million Mile Safe Drivers Cecelia Logan and Lori Nelson, Million Milers Hung “Nancy” Reed, Sara Pingel, Pamela Boyer and Kristen Pittman Not pictured: Margaret Thrasher

Landstar is proud to recognize the seven female owner- operators recently honored as among Landstar’s best and safest. These women were among a select group of honorees recognized for their outstanding safety records and professionalism behind the wheel. While leased to Landstar, each of these owner-operators has driven more www.lease2landstar.com than one million consecutive miles without a preventable 1-877-237-3442 accident. And two of the women were also awarded the Landstar Roadstar® distinction – one of the highest levels Follow us on Twitter @LandstarNow of recognition an owner-operator can receive at Landstar. www.facebook.com/LandstarOwnerOperators Congratulations!

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Fostering Dialogue About Gender Diversity

“We all have the power to bring about It’s no accident, therefore, that YRC Freight explains Katie Talcott, Vice President and Gener- change, individually and collectively, takes pride in creating what Organizational al Manager of the company’s Solo OTR Division. and the way we do that is by starting Development Business Partner Melissa Jass “Our collaborative culture supports women, conversations in our own workplaces.” calls “a community of support, enrichment and both professionally and personally.” ~ Sallie Krawcheck, author of Own It: engagement.” Sharing the corporate values with the entire The Power of Women at Work At Melton Truck Lines, women “have a seat company is critical to the conversation. Total at the table, and our leaders see us as the future Transportation of Mississippi, for example, em- of our company and our industry,” says Marilyn ploys daily communications, monthly forums, When you look at the best practices of the Surber, Employee Services Manager. online communications and training opportu- organizations on Women In Trucking’s (WIT) Women thrive in a similar environment nities to help promote a sense of purpose and list of the “Top 50 Companies for Women at Transport America. “Our voices are heard, voice for women drivers, explains Dustin Koehl, to Work For in Transportation” (see page 9), we are empowered, and we drive change,” Vice President of Sales & Marketing. a common theme emerges. These companies have found creative ways to encourage dialogue about gender diversity. “Simply talking openly about gender in the workplace is a critical first step,” says Ellen Voie, WIT President and CEO. “Having meaningful conversations about our differences — and our similarities— can help us to find common ground and lay the foundation for our future.” Ground Rules for Good Conversation Top companies employ a variety of strate- To help overcome roadblocks and engage in constructive conversations about gies to foster this discussion. equality in the workplace, Catalyst, a global nonprofit that promotes inclusive Build a supportive corporate culture workplaces for women, suggests the following guidelines: Perhaps one of the most powerful tools • Assume positive intent for supporting conversations about gender • Engage in dialogue—not debate diversity is corporate culture. When equality is • Demonstrate cultural humility— hold yourself and others accountable a key element of a company’s shared system to do the same of beliefs and values, it sets the tone, and employees feel more comfortable contributing • Be open, transparent, and willing to admit mistakes to discussions and identifying opportunities • Embrace the power of humble listening for improvement. • Create trusting and safe spaces— where a little bit of discomfort is okay • Commit to having conversations that matter by speaking up to bridge gender, racial and ethnic divides 16 Redefining the Road Edition 3 | 2018 Source: “Engaging in Conversations About Gender, Race and Ethnicity in the Workplace,” Catalyst.org, 2016 Provide opportunity for development Another best practice is to formalize internal groups focused on women’s issues and support gender diversity through professional development. Groups like these help build female leaders and foster an engaged workforce. KeepTruckin’s Women’s Group helps “to create an empowering, collaborative and supportive safe space for women to discuss their ambitions and the challenges they face for career development,” says Krissy Manzano, the company’s Senior Director of Sales. Prime’s Highway Diamonds program provides mentorship, recognition and a sense of pride. Dee Sova, a Prime Driver, credits the program with “giving us the feeling that our voices are heard.” The Women of Covenant group serves a similar purpose. “When people feel valued and supported, they are more engaged which leads BEYOND THE ELD to higher retention rates and higher productivity,” Rachel Hatchett, Covenant’s Director of HOURS OF SERVICE SOLUTIONS Operations, points out. A number of other companies also have FOR THE ROAD YOU’RE ON established groups for women, including FedEx Whether your drivers use ELogs, paper logs, time cards Custom Critical’s Women in Leadership Group, JX Enterprise’s Living as a Leader program, the or a combination of those methods, J. J. Keller makes Michelin Women’s Network, Omnitracs’ Wom- handling Hours of Service challenges easier with our en’s Community Program, and OTR Capital’s unmatched range of solutions: Women in Logistics Council.

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www.WomenInTrucking.org 17 Advertiser Spotlight: Estes Express Lines

Leading Starts with Listening employee feedback. In 2018, the company launched its Estes Care Package, which featured an enhanced scholarship program for employees’ children and the launch of an Estes Employee Assistance Fund. Inspired by the many employees who donated to co-workers affected by the previous season’s hurricanes, the fund was developed to provide support for employees in their times of need. Likewise, the package’s Employee-Directed Giving Campaign, where employees help select national non-profits to receive a corporate donation, came about after seeing the chari- table volunteer work and donations that Estes employees made during their time outside of Employee engagement is strongly connect- “Listening to our employees is foundational the office. A recent example occurred when ed to business outcomes. According to Sara to the strength of our company,” she says. “We dozens of Estes employees assigned to FEMA’s Graf, Estes Express Lines’ Director of Employee firmly believe that they are the heart of our Puerto Rico storm relief efforts volunteered Engagement and Communications, it’s because business. And from the very top of our orga- their spare time to rebuild orphanage facilities engaged employees are better performers and nization, employee engagement is a priority.” on the storm-ravaged island. stay longer with the organization, ultimately Richmond, Va.-based Estes has implement- The redesign of the company’s driver uni- leading to happier customers and a healthier ed several initiatives that are a direct result of forms is another example of employee in- bottom line. volvement resulting in action. The uniforms come in several styles and fabrics to meet the needs of a variety of body shapes and sizes and differing climates. Estes is also identifying additional opportunities for improving the company through a recent online employee engagement survey, which gathered candid feedback from employees. “Finding ways to improve engagement levels is an important part of our retention strategy. In a time where drivers are in high demand, focusing on how we keep valued employees is just as important as recruitment,” says Graf. “It starts with understanding what’s important to employees. The takeaway here is that good leaders talk less and listen more.” n

Sara Graf, Director of Employee Engagement and Communications, Estes Express Lines

18 Redefining the Road Edition 3 | 2018 The Estes Difference

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Factoring: Cost-Effective for Trucking Companies of All Sizes

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3 Traits to Help Women Succeed in a Male-Dominated Workplace

Characteristics that are often associated with men – such as aggression, competition and decisiveness – are frequently rewarded in today’s workplace. While such behavior might go against their natural instincts, women might need to step outside their comfort zone to succeed in a male-dominant work environment.

Valerie Alexander, CEO of Goalkeeper, 80 percent sure you’re right, you’re right!” she 3. Understand hierarchical structures. author and keynote at Women In Trucking’s predicts. Your quick response will demonstrate In today’s corporate world, there’s usually 2017 Accelerate! Conference, suggests that self-assurance and expertise and help to earn a clear chain of command. It’s important to women adopt these three traits to help level their respect. After they’ve left, check to be sure understand – and own – your place in the the playing field: you’re right. If you’re wrong, simply go back to hierarchy, Alexander argues. While men excel them with a counter-solution. at this, women often take on work that’s not 1. Make quick decisions. their job or below their status to help out or Men typically make decisions quickly and 2. Speak the language of success. just get the job done. confidently without second guessing them- Men usually state their positions with con- “Know the exact functions and expectations selves. Women, on the other hand, are more fidence and authority whereas women often of your job, and only go outside of those if it inclined to think things through in order to introduce their ideas with comments such as is going to advance your career, increase your make the best decision — weighing options, “I might be wrong but” or “Would everyone skills or move you up the ladder,” Alexander seeking others’ opinions, etc. agree?” recommends. While making the right decision is import- Since confidence and competence are Put these three tips in practice to help ant, making a fast decision might be even viewed interchangeably in the workplace, advance your career today. For more insights, more valuable in today’s workplace, Alexander Alexander encourages women to reframe their check out Alexander’s book, How Women argues. comments. Start by saying, “Here’s what I think.” Can Succeed in the Workplace (Despite Having When a client or one of your superiors Pause to get everyone’s attention, then add, “and “Female Brains”). n comes to you with a question, do a quick risk I’d like to discuss it before we move on.” To build analysis and give them what you believe to your credibility even further, present your idea be the best answer. “If you’re a woman and clearly and concisely — in 10 words or less.

2017 Accelerate! Conference keynote Valerie Alexander encourages women to adopt key traits that men are often rewarded for in the workplace.

22 Redefining the Road Edition 3 | 2018 It’s time for her to take the wheel.

At Daimler Trucks North America, we’re proud of our role in the growing success of women in trucking. Whether behind the wheel or in the boardroom, we’ve worked to make our industry – and our company – a place of opportunity. Which is why we’re honored that Daimler Trucks North America has been recognized as one of the Top Companies for Women to Work for in Transportation. It’s a reflection of the work we do in our entire organization. And we couldn’t have done it without the leadership of the women in trucking and the great work they do. Thank you.

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FTC 13228 - Women in Trucking Ad v2.1 FIN.indd 1 9/19/18 5:31 PM Advertiser Spotlight: YRC Freight

WE at YRC Freight: Preparing the Next Generation of Women for Success and Performance. “I know how isolating it can trailer, announced YRC Freight’s partnership feel to be a woman in a male-dominated indus- with Truckers Against Trafficking, and launched try. I was fortunate to have great mentors along a customized women’s leadership develop- my journey. Now, through our programming, I ment program with 75 women participating hope to pay it forward.” in the first year. WE at YRC Freight is women’s enrichment, In 2017, senior leaders from YRC Freight, empowerment, entrepreneurship, engage- including President TJ O’Connor, Melissa Tom- Employee resource groups are not a new ment and excellence. There are three areas len, CFO Stephanie Fisher, Vice President Don concept. Many organizations have program- of focus. WE Drive is programming for YRC Hinkle, and Board Member Patricia Nazemetz, ming in place focused on women. Women In Freight’s women behind the wheel, including all attended the WIT conference alongside Trucking even offers a downloadable tool kit personal safety, wellness and mentoring. WE the 80 women YRC Freight sponsored, which to help companies get started. So, what makes Lead centers on professional development, included million-mile award-winning drivers, YRC Freight’s program different? coaching, collaborating and preparing the next terminal managers, sales leaders, recruiters and “WE at YRC Freight is about meeting women generation of leadership. WE Engage programs emerging leaders. where they are in their careers, providing the provide support and service to the community. “Being able to connect directly with the support and resources needed to reach their Since launching in November 2017, WE women in our organization, to hear their ideas goals, and cultivating strong relationships at YRC Freight has sponsored more than 80 and build on their passion for our industry is across our entire network, so no woman in women at WIT’s Accelerate! Conference, host- driving our programming,” says Tomlen. “We our company feels like the only woman in our ed Girl Scout Transportation Patch events, are just getting started.” n industry,” explains executive sponsor Melissa deployed a women’s empowerment themed Tomlen, Senior Vice President, Accountability

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24 Redefining the Road Edition 3 | 2018 YRC Freight is honored to be recognized as a 2018 Top Company For Women To Work For In Transportation by Women in Trucking’s Redefining the Road.

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Peterbilt Women’s Initiative Champions Empowerment of Women progress to date, and I look forward to contin- schools to promote STEAM (Science, Technol- ually growing Peterbilt’s diversity initiatives,” ogy, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics) says Jason Skoog, General Manager of Peterbilt. education. PBWIN currently has more than 100 mem- In addition to PBWIN, Peterbilt recently bers who are dedicated to championing the launched the Veteran’s Affinity Group, a com- empowerment of women at Peterbilt through munal organization for veterans within the education, support, networking, personal Peterbilt workforce, as well as employees with growth and development opportunities. family members and friends who are veterans Over the last several years, Peterbilt Motors In 2018, this organization has led workshops or current members of the military. Company has created the Diversity Council on growing one’s personal brand and featured “There are many different groups that create and the Peterbilt Women’s Initiative (PBWIN), guest speaker Joann Lublin, retired Manage- a diverse workplace. Women and veterans reflecting their dedication to a highly qualified, ment News Editor for The Wall Street Journal are just two of the representative groups at successful workforce through collaboration and and author of “Earning It: Hard-Won Lessons Peterbilt, and we value all experiences and a diversity of perspectives. As a result, Peterbilt from Trailblazing Women at the Top of the ideas that make Peterbilt a great place to work,” was recently honored by Women In Trucking Business World.” Peterbilt’s annual Leadership Skoog says. n as a “2018 Top Company for Women to Work Summit took place in partnership with the For in Transportation.” Diversity Council in October. Empowerment “I firmly believe that a diverse workforce is of local students and individuals is an out- essential in staying competitive in the com- reach initiative of PBWIN, and the organization mercial vehicle industry. I am very proud of our frequently visits local primary and secondary Jason Skoog General Manager Peterbilt Motors Company

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CLASS PAYS Feature: Recruiting Women Millennials

How to Create a Driver Campaign that Appeals to Women Millennials

Millennials are the largest Facing a record driver shortage, companies don’t perceive professional truck driving to be generation in the U.S. labor must look to alternative audiences for their one suited for women. The industry needs a force, yet the average age recruitment strategies. Women make up half rebrand. the U.S. workforce, but only about 8 percent One pillar of the Women In Trucking of the U.S. truck driver is 55. of the professional truck-driving population. Association’s (WIT) mission is to encourage Millennials are the largest generation in the U.S. the employment of women in the industry. labor force, yet the average age of the U.S. truck To help service providers accomplish this, WIT driver is 55. Clearly, these population segments produced a recruiting guide which includes offer great recruiting potential. best practices to consider when creating a Why is it difficult to attract these under- driver campaign that appeals to millennial represented pools of candidates? One word: women. The following tips can help companies Perception. Women and millennials don’t typi- start the rebranding process. cally consider a career in trucking because they

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MESSAGE Millennials view the workplace entirely differently than the generations before them. They are saying goodbye to the 9-to-5 job and putting independence and flexibility at the top CWRVTransport.com/wit of their priorities list. Emphasize these benefits along with good pay and the ability to travel. TIP: Job posts get 36 percent more appli- cations if accompanied by a video according to Talent Works International (TWI). Consider creating a testimonial video featuring a real TAKE CHARGE company driver on why they enjoy trucking and working for your company. OF YOUR NEXT IMAGE It’s difficult for millennial women to picture themselves as truck drivers when traditional recruiting ads highlight a male or perhaps even ADVENTURE an older female. To recruit a millennial woman, showcase a millennial woman. Nearly 1,000 women have said yes to a truck driving TIP: To make your ad more authentic, career with Schneider, and we’re dedicated to growing use a real employee rather than a model that number every day. Be part of the women in trucking if possible. Remember to get their permission revolution with a company that’s proud to be a leader in it. to publish.

MEDIUM Growing up in the digital age, millennial Why choose Schneider? women can be found on social media. Leverage social platforms such as Twitter and Facebook as part of your recruiting strategy. According Financial Independence to TWI, 59 percent of candidates will check out a company’s social channels to gain an insight into company culture and the work More driving opportunities environment. TIP: Incorporate a unique company hash- Superior home time tag and share your employees’ content to showcase company culture. For example, Safe nationwide facilities Schneider uses #DriveOrange to engage its drivers and attract new ones. n Comfortable and easy to use equipment

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www.WomenInTrucking.org 29 Advertiser Spotlight: Paper Transport

Paper Transport Driven by What ‘Drives’ Their Employees

grow and seek new opportunities within our maintenance staff assigned to each driver. We organization.” offer dedicated lanes that ensure better trip PTI’s humble roots date back to February planning for safe places to stay, home-daily po- 1990 when co-founders Owner-Operator Roger sitions, and a robust passenger program which Grimsley and CFO Lennie Shefchik pulled their not only allows but encourages our drivers to first trailers out of Green Bay, Wisc. Now located take a family member, friend and their pets on in De Pere, Wisc., PTI touts 18 percent growth the road with them.” The question “What drives you?” is not a since 2010, low turnover, a 12-time Geor- Cara Lee, Recruitment Marketing Specialist, cliché at Paper Transport, Inc. (PTI). It’s the ques- gia-Pacific Carrier of the Year award winner, 12 notes that PTI is “actively engaged in the recruit- tion asked of every employee. It’s the question percent female employees, and a safety team ment of more female drivers and office staff. asked of every customer. And, it’s the question comprised of 65 percent women. They’re doing We are doing this through targeted advertising that is the foundation for success to attract and, something right at PTI. campaigns, using both digital and non-digital even more importantly, to retain employees. At the forefront is safety. “We are committed platforms showcasing the success of the wom- “We focus on what’s important to the em- to safety – it’s part of our core values. We’ve en we have on our team.” n ployee by asking them the right questions found that, for women, it’s also their Number when they are hired,” says Becky Davies, Human One concern,” says Cate Whitman, PTI Mar- Resources Director at PTI. “Then, we continue keting and Communications Manager. “We to build a personal relationship with them support this value with quality, newer equip- Becky Davies and seek to understand what’s important to ment. The average age of the equipment in our Human Resources Director them. And, if they are interested, they can fleet is three years old, and we have a skilled Paper Transport, Inc.

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Advertiser Spotlight: Truckstop.com

Serving Customers Keeps Employees Happy and Engaged that servant leadership makes them a better 3. Use customer voice in your messaging. company and stronger team. The best messaging comes directly from Here are four ways your team can serve your the mouths of your customers. Listen to them. customers to keep your employees happy and Use their language. Soon your company will be engaged: speaking the same language: the language of your customer. 1. Show up for your customer, together. Putting the customer first isn’t old fash- 4. Innovate for your customers. ioned—it’s good business. When employees at Truckstop.com is committed to providing in- Studies show that engaged employees are a company serve others, it unites the team with novative solutions to make the freight-matching happy employees. Happy employees are more a common goal. The customer’s success should experience better. Hosting customer forums likely to overperform and be invested in the be clearly outlined in your values and your and requesting feedback are an important company’s success, creating a culture of con- policies as a first priority and be the focus of part of the process, so they innovate for their nection and growth. Truckstop.com has made the entire team, from executives to new hires. customers when building new products. n it a priority to create an engaging environment by first establishing a connected team. 2. Hire a diverse workforce. What connects every department, from Your customer base is diverse. Your work- finance to marketing and everything in force should be too. Hiring diverse talent between? Your customers. Truckstop.com has makes your customers feel heard. For example, learned to create a connected community Truckstop.com hires talented employees that Victoria Roberts, Chief of by putting customers first. Their first value is speak a variety of languages to connect with People and Culture Officer, to serve others, because they have learned their customers from all backgrounds. Truckstop.com

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I love what Truckstop.com stands for. I know " that the company supports me and believes in my values and my team. We believe in serving others--especially our customers and our community. I have never worked for a place that truly cared about each partner like an extension of their family. ” Dawn Painton Director, Customer Support

180152 IT Ad.indd 1 9/11/18 12:49 M Feature: Managing Holiday Stress

Managing Holiday Stress

It’s been coined “the most wonderful time of the year,” but the holidays can be stressful for a truck driver for a number of reasons, ranging from bad weather, heavy traffic and distracted drivers to tight deadlines and being away from loved ones. Here are eight tips to help prepare for and cope with stress during the holidays.

1. Get your Z’s. 2. Plan and prepare. Cutting corners on sleep during the holidays Check weather conditions before you even can have a dramatic impact on your health get in your vehicle. Plan ahead by knowing and stress levels. Studies show that sleep is your route and exit by name and number. To as important to good health as what you eat, prepare your vehicle, clear your windows and how much you exercise and even whether or roof of snow, check your wipers and fluids, and not you wear your seat belt. Lack of sleep also have your radiator and cooling system serviced. impairs your decision-making abilities, reaction Make sure to stay vigilant and reduce your time, memory and communication. speed if necessary.

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2018-0828 WIT RTR Ad-One Business at a Time.indd 1 8/28/18 11:36 AM Advertiser Spotlight: PEIR

PEIR App Solves $1.8 Billion Shipping Problem

I felt the monetary pain associated with not chain. A simple five-step process using a smart having evidence that we didn’t damage a piece phone verifies the creation time and date of the of equipment we received in interchange and digital document, location at which a photo were forced to pay for repair. At one point, it was captured and ensures the authenticity of took two-and-a-half employees to research and any digital document. handle all these damaged claims, which was “Each year in the USA, there are 37.5 million another cost that ate away at our bottom line.” containers/trailers transporting goods through A new app is helping companies in the TCompanies surveyed logistics and trans- numerous interchange points,” Burke explains. transportation, logistics and shipping industries portation executives in July 2018 and found “We estimate that 25 percent of containers/ to determine responsibility and appropriately 35 percent had been asked to pay for damage trailers—9.4 million—are damaged. If you assign costs based on responsibility for dam- they were not responsible for, and 60 percent conservatively estimate a damage fee as little aged shipping containers and trailers. PEIR said they paid because they didn’t have a way as $200 per incident, you exceed $1.8 billion (Photographic Equipment Interchange Receipt) to disprove the allegation. in annual costs.” For more information, go to was launched in August, integrating Blockchain PEIR streamlines the inspection and docu- www.peirmobile.com. n and digital image technology after a year of mentation into a quick, reliable and intuitive development and another year of beta testing. mobile app. Its patent-pending process estab- “The idea for PEIR came to me shortly after lishes an irrefutable photographic record for selling our intermodal trucking company we the equipment being interchanged between Tom Burke, CEO owned for 10 years,” says Tom Burke, CEO of PEIR parties, and the record is provable with Block- PEIR parent company, parent company TCompanies. “For all 10 years, TCompanies

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Capturing Clare’s First Road Trip!

To encourage young girls to drive their Judges’ Choice winner Melanie Fealkovich own dreams and consider a career in trans- also recognizes the importance of Clare and portation, Women In Trucking (WIT) created the annual photo contest: “It is important to a truck driver doll this year. Clare, a lovable us at Transport Services to participate in the 13-inch-tall plush doll, is popping up in of- photo contest to be positive role models fices and trucks all over the world. to young women and encourage them to WIT challenged the industry to share their become leaders in their professional careers. best Clare adventure for the fourth annual Transport Services purchased enough Clare “I Trucking” photo contest. This contest dolls to give to all of our employees with offers drivers and transportation professionals young daughters and granddaughters. They a way to share their view of trucking with oth- all love them!” ers in a positive way. Participants got creative This year’s contest was sponsored by with this year’s theme, “Clare’s First Road Trip.” Hudson Insurance Group. n “The launch of this doll has been a long- time dream come true for me,” says Ellen Voie, WIT President and CEO. “It is so exciting to see all the adventures Clare is going on and the impact she is having on the industry.” Winners will be recognized at the “I xx PEOPLE’S CHOICE Trucking” reception at the 2018 Accelerate! Winner: Conference & Expo and will receive a plaque Susie De Ridder for their creative achievement. Armour Transportation Systems “Clare is definitely a great asset to the trucking industry and gets lots of love from Runner Up: younger generations,” says People’s Choice Melanie Fealkovich winner Susie De Ridder. “I wish I’d had a Clare Transport Services, Inc. doll growing up!” 1st Runner Up: Sheila Moran Dot Transportation, Inc.

JUDGES’ CHOICE Winner: You can purchase a Clare doll at Travel Centers including TA/Petro Stopping Melanie Fealkovich Centers or at Amazon.com. In fact, you can purchase through AmazonSmile Transport Services, Inc. to support the WIT Foundation. You can also purchase through HABA USA Runner Up: using the code WIT5OFF at checkout for a $5 discount. Make sure to show Lauren Pohlmann us the adventures you are taking Clare on by joining the #WheresClare Thomas E. Keller Trucking Facebook Group or using the hashtag #WheresClare on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. 1st Runner Up : Hilary Geren Sun Valley Inc.

38 Redefining the Road Edition 3 | 2018 e e Text ...WIT N ws Bri fs...... PEOPLE’S CHOICE WINNER Susie DeRidder Armour Transportation Systems

JUDGES’ CHOICE WINNER & Capturing Clare’s First Road Trip! PEOPLE’S CHOICE RUNNER UP Melanie Fealkovich Transport Services, Inc.

PEOPLE’S CHOICE - IST RUNNER UP Sheila Moran Dot Transportation, Inc.

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JUDGES’ CHOICE - Lauren Pohlmann 1ST RUNNER UP Thomas E. Keller Trucking Hilary Geren Sun Valley Inc.

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Show Your Support: Same-Gender Training Policy

Addressing obstacles that prevent women riers to have the option to use the Bona Fide from entering the industry is a top priority Occupational Exemption when implementing for WIT. The organization recently identified a same-gender training policy. This means a one such obstacle: a key element of driver female trainee would be assigned to a female training. trainer, as the bona fide occupational qualifi- Currently, a new professional driver is typ- cation allows employers to consider a quality is working with U.S. Congressman Michael Gal- ically required to spend time with a trainer or attribute in hiring that might constitute lagher of Wisconsin (Voie’s local representative). to improve (or prove) her/his driving skills discrimination in other contexts. He has indicated his initial support but asked before securing employment. This training “Typically, Women In Trucking doesn’t get for documentation of industry support as well. period could extend from a few days to a involved in lobbying,” says Voie. “However, we For this reason, WIT is asking for YOUR few weeks and often requires the use of the believe in allowing a woman the opportunity support in this initiative. If you are willing to sleeper berth by one or both drivers. Ulti- to be trained by another woman if she prefers. include your name and organization in sup- mately, this creates a situation where privacy The Bona Fide Occupational Exemption will port of the option for motor carriers to adopt can be compromised. WIT has not been able help ensure safer training environments.” a same-gender training policy through the to identify another mode of transportation WIT has met with Federal Motor Carrier Bona Fide Occupational Exemption, please that mixes men and women in areas intend- Safety Administration (FMCSA) Administrator reach out to [email protected]. In ed for sleeping or personal activity. Raymond Martinez and Deputy Administrator addition, please contact your U.S. Congress To address this issue, WIT President and Cathy Gautreaux, who have asked for docu- representative and Senator to offer support CEO Ellen Voie is seeking legislation for car- mentation of industry support. In addition, WIT to Gallagher. n

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Invest in Yourself and Your Future: Earn Your PDC

Professional development can be the best 4. Boost job satisfaction. investment in yourself you’ll ever make. Ac- When you become more confident in your cording to Wade Witherspoon, Director of job, it leads to an overall increase in job satis- Leadership and Career Development tracks. It Education at TranStrategy Partners, every faction and improved level of retention within provides foundational learning, best practices employee should have the opportunity to your company. and useful strategies to help members grow increase their knowledge and skill level in To ensure members have the opportunity to in their positions and careers in transportation. order to become more efficient, effective and strengthen their professional development and Topics include: managing your career, conflict productive in their role. elevate their future opportunities, WIT teamed resolution, addressing harassment issues, lead- Witherspoon shares four reasons why up with TranStrategy Partners to provide the ership, time management and financial planning you should be investing in professional Professional Development Certification (PDC) for truck drivers. development: program. Want to empower yourself with training that Tailored toward women in the industry, will set you apart from your competition? Visit 1. Increase your knowledge base. the PDC program delivers on-demand access the WIT website, then click WIT Training under Professional development will help you to to 30 courses following Industry Knowledge, the Resources tab. n discover new ideas and methodologies that allow you to be faster, more efficient and even more cost effective in your job. 2. Stay relevant and up-to-date. It is critical that you stay on top of current trends, directions and standards in the industry. 3. Enhance your sense of teamwork. When you open up to new ways of think- ing, it becomes easier to work more cohesive- ly with others, speak the same language and create a synergy with each other.

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Find Solutions and Network on WIT’s New Online Platform

Industry veteran Trisha Parr recently joined allows members to create invaluable knowl- veterans can share their unique work experi- WIT. Her division manager went on a ride-along edge hubs and networks and build stronger ences and new industry professionals can work for a couple of days, and one of the things she peer relationships. toward their professional and personal goals. brought up in her team discussion afterward Visit womenintrucking.org/engage for more Now Available: Mentor Match Program was truck-stop safety and the possibility of information. n Take your engagement up a notch. Expe- having to use the facilities in the middle of rience one-on-one connection and growth the night. with our new Mentor Match program. 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Changing Lives with Every Dollar ™

In the spring of 2018, the Women In Trucking Foundation was excited to support 13 extraor- dinary women on their journeys in the trucking industry with awards of $1,000 each. The scholarship winners are on diverse learning paths in driving, technical, safety and ™ leadership, but they all share a deep appreci- ation for the trucking industry and recognize the great opportunities it brings. “I’ve longed for my chance to empower women and advance my career,” says recipient Lorynn Hunt, who is attending technical college so she can start her own automotive repair business. “By being awarded this scholarship, The WIT Foundation scholarship will help Colleen Hardy learn a new skill I can take that first step with confidence and to further her career in transportation. expand my future. ” The WIT Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit supporting women in the trucking industry sources of funding, so we can support as There are many ways to show support for with scholarships for education and training. many of these women as possible. Specifically, the WIT Foundation. The womenintrucking- The WIT Foundation raises funds from the we are hoping to partner with a few larger foundation.org website provides links to make trucking community, evaluates scholarship ap- organizations seeking to really showcase their a donation via PayPal, support via Amazon- plications and distributes awards twice a year. commitment to women in the industry.” Smile or support the online holiday auction. The Foundation relies on the generous Scholarship recipient Colleen Hardy would All donations are tax deductible and receipts donations of companies, foundations and agree. “I am definitely committed to a long are provided. individuals to fund as many scholarships as career in the trucking industry because I love “We are so grateful for the support of the possible. More than $2,200 was raised at the what I do!” she shares. “I was a local CDL driver Women In Trucking community,” says Barrett. “Salute to Women Behind the Wheel” event in for ten years and I loved driving trucks, and “Every dollar helps change the life of a woman March 2018, largely from individual donations now I’m learning how to repair them.” The WIT seeking to grow herself and contribute to the from generous drivers. In August, the Founda- Foundation is proud to support ambitious industry.” n tion auctioned off the opportunity to throw women like Hardy. the ceremonial opening pitch at a Cleveland Indians game. The WIT online holiday auction will launch Monday, November 26, with a goal of funding many more scholarships. “We’re receiving more scholarship appli- cations than ever before. That’s fantastic,” says Executive Director Miranda Barrett. “However, that also puts pressure on us to find more

Attending technical college will help scholarship winner Lorynn Hunt get her new career off to a strong start.

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TRUCKING AND LOGISTICS RESOURCE GUIDE

Women In Trucking brings you this Resource Guide of companies providing trucking and logistics solutions, all of whom are WIT corporate members.

ABF FREIGHT AVERITT EXPRESS C.H. ROBINSON www.abfs.com www.averittexpress.com www.chrobinson.com

ALL STATE EXPRESS, INC. AVEY TRANSPORTATION C.L. SERVICES, INC. www.allstateexpress.com www.aveytransportation.com www.clservicesinc.com

AMAZON BALCH LOGISTICS, LLC CALARK TRUCKING COMPANY www.amazon.com www.balchlogistics.com www.calark.com

AMERICAN CENTRAL TRANSPORT BENNETT INTERNATIONAL GROUP CELADON TRUCKING www.americancentral.com www.bennettig.com www.celadontrucking.com

ANDY TRANSPORT BOLT EXPRESS CFI www.andytransport.com www.bolt-express.com www.drivecfi.com

AMOUR TRANSPORTATION BRENNY TRANSPORTATION CONVOY INC. SYSTEMS www.brennytransportation.com www.convoy.com www.amour.ca BULK OR LIQUID TRANSPORT (BOLT) COVENANT TRANSPORT ASHLEY DISTRIBUTION SERVICES www.bolt-transport.com www.covenanttransport.com www.driveashleydistribution.com C.A.T. CRETE CARRIER CORP. ATLANTIC COAST TRUCKING www.cat.ca www.cretecarrier.com www.actfreightlogistics.com

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CRST INTERNATIONAL, INC. QUALITY DISTRIBUTION TRI-NATIONAL INC. www.crst.com www.qualitydistribution.com www.tri-nat.com

DART TRANSIT COMPANY RED CLASSIC TRANSPORTATION TRIMAC www.dart.net www.red-classic.com www.trimac.com

DAY & ROSS TRANSPORTATION RUAN TRANSPORTATION U.S. XPRESS, INC. www.dayrossgroup.com www.ruan.com www.usxpress.com

DUPRE LOGISTICS SAIA LTL FREIGHT UBER FREIGHT www.duprelogistics.com www.saia.com www.freight.uber.com

EPES TRANSPORT SYSTEM SCHNEIDER UNITED ROAD SERVICES www.epestransport.com www.schneider.com www.unitedroad.com

ESTES EXPRESS LINES SOUTHEASTERN FREIGHT LINES YRC FREIGHT www.estes-express.com www.sefl.com www.yrc.com

EXPEDITER SERVICES LLC TOTAL TRANSPORTATION OF www.expediterservices.com MISSISSIPPI www.totalms.com FEDEX CUSTOM CRITICAL www.customcritical.fedex.com TRANSPORT AMERICA www.transportamerica.com FEDEX FREIGHT www.fedex.com

GILTNER LOGISTICS SERVICES www.giltner.com

GULICK LOGISTICS www.gulicklogistics.com

HOLLAND, INC. www.hollandregional.com

HUB GROUP www.hubgroup.com

INTERNATIONAL EXPRESS TRUCKING www.ixtkc.com

J.B. HUNT TRANSPORT, INC. www.jbhunt.com

KENCO www.kencogroup.com

KNICHEL LOGISTICS www.knichellogistics.com

LANDSTAR TRANSPORTATION LOGISTICS www.landstar.com

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Support WIT’S Partners & Corporate Members GOLD PARTNERS A Dynamic Legal Recovery Cheetah Software Systems Foreman Bros., Inc. ABF Freight Citadel Fleet Safety Fox Valley Technical College ACUITY Clark Transfer Freedom Truck Finance Ag Trucking Inc ClassADrivers.com Fuso New Zealand Limited AGT Global Logistics Coldiron Companies Garner Trucking Inc Air Products College of DuPage Georgia Tank Lines, LLC Airodyne Industries Inc. College of Southern Maryland Giltner Logistic Services, Inc. Airtab, LLC Colorado Motor Carriers Association GNR Enterprises Alexandria Technical and Community Commercial Driving School Gordon Food Service College Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Great West Casualty Company All State Express, Inc. Conversion Interactive Agency, LLC Group1201 AM Fleet Chemicals Convoy Inc Gulick Logistics Amazon CoreFund Capital Gully Transportation American Central Transport Corrigan Moving Systems H.O. Wolding, Inc. American Logistics Aid Network Covenant Transport Hamrick School (ALAN) Craftsmen Utility Trailer Hawkeye Community College American Petroleum Institute Crestwood Transportation LLC Healthy Trucking Assoc. of America American Transportation Research Crete Carrier Corporation HELP Inc. - Provider of PrePass Institute Crop Production Services, Inc. Heniff Transportation Systems, LLC American Truck Dealers (ATD) CRST International, Inc. Hirschbach Motor Lines American Truck Historical Society Cummins Inc. HNI Risk Services, Inc. AMG Peterbilt CWRV Transport Holland, Inc. Andy Transport Inc. D.W. Story & Associates, Inc. Hot Shot’s Secret Aon Risk Solutions D&D Transportation Services Inc Howes Lubricator Apex Capital Corporation Daimler Truck Financial Hub Group Applied Clinical Education Dart Transit Company HUB International Transportation Aria Logistics LLC Daseke Inc. Insurance Services, Inc. Armour Transportation Systems DAT Solutions Hudson Insurance Group Ashley Distribution Services Davis Express, Inc. Humber Institute of Technology & ASR Solutions LLC Day & Ross Transportation Group Advanced Learning ATA’s Technology & Maintenance DC Velocity Intermodal Assoc. of North America Council Dedicated Systems Idealease of Atlanta, LLC Atlantic Coast Trucking Delivery Express, Inc. IMMI Averitt Express Design Transportation Indiana Motor Truck Association Avey Transportation DISA Global Solutions, Inc. Industrial Transport Services, LLC BAL Material Hauling Diversified Transfer & Storage Insight Technology, Inc DBA - Balch Logistics, LLC Dixon Insurance Inc Factorloads Belt & Bruner, P.C. Dock411 International Express Trucking, Inc. Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan, Dot Transportation, Inc. International Society of Recruiting and & Aronoff Retention Professionals DPF Cleaning Specialists Ltd. Bennett International Group International Transportation Services Inc. Drew Eckl & Farnham, LLP Bibby Transportation Finance International Trucking School of Drive My Way Blitch Westley, S.C. Michigan DriverReach, LLC. SILVER PARTNERS Blue Beacon Truck Washes Interstate Carrier Xpress, Inc. DriverSource, Inc. Blue Dolphin Transport Inc. Interstate Truck Driving School Drivewyze Blue Edge Marketing Ltd. J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. DTX Bobit Business Media Jack Gray Transport, Inc Dupre Logistics Bolt Custom Trucks Jeff Foster Trucking E.A. Dion, Inc. Bolt Express Jenny Tipping-CPC Trainer Eaton Brenny Transportation, Inc./Brenny JobsInLogistics.com EPES Transport System, Inc. Specialized, Inc. JOC Group Inc. Equinox Business Solutions Bulk or Liquid Transport, LLC (BOLT) JX Enterprises EROAD C.A.T. Kansas Motor Carriers Association Estes Express Lines C.L. Services, Inc. KeepTruckin ExamVIP, Inc. CalArk Trucking Company Kenco Fairway Transit, Inc. Calhoun Truck Lines Kenworth Truck Company FedEx Custom Critical California Trucking Association Kirkwood Community College FindATruckerJob.com Capacity Southeast Agency, LLC Klamath Community College BRONZE PARTNERS FirstFleet, Inc. Cargo Transporters, Inc. Knichel Logistics FirstLine Funding Group CarriersEdge KRTS Transportation Specialists, Inc. FedEx Freight FitnessWorkz CDLjobs.com Ladybird Logistics Limited FITWIN Frito-Lay Celadon Trucking Lake Cumberland CDL Training School FlowBelow Aero, Inc. Centerline Lakeside International Trucks TVC Pro-Driver Fontaine Fifth Wheel Company CFI Landstar Transportation Logistics, Inc. Food Services of America

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LaunchIt Public Relations Old Frontier Family, Inc. Scott Logistics Corporation Transportation Marketing & Sales Liberty Career Finance, LLC Omnitracs Sentry Insurance Association Linamar Transportation Inc. Ontario Truck Training Academy Sharp Transport, Inc. Transreg Compliance Solutions (TCS) Load To Ride Transportation OTR Capital LLC Shasta Siskiyou Transport dba SST Oil Transtex LoadDocs Otto Transfer Inc. Sheehy Mail Contractors, Inc. TransTrain LoadTrek Over The Road-Canada Shell Rotella TranStrategy Partners, Inc. Lodgewood Enterprises Ltd Owner-Operator’s Business Association Simplot Transportation TravelCenters of America/Petro Logiflex Inc of Canada (OBAC) SiriusXM Radio Stopping Centers Logistic Dynamics Inc. P&B Trucking Inc. SkyBitz Tri Star Freight System, Inc. Logistics Quarterly PAR Trucking, Inc. Smith Transport Tri-National Inc. Longhaul Trucking Co. Parkway Transport, Inc. Solutionsa AE Inc Tri-State Motor Transit Co. Lucas Logistics Inc. Paschall Truck Lines, Inc. Southeastern Freight Lines Trimac Luma Pass My Physical Southern State Community College Trinity Logistics M&M Cartage Patriot Lift Co LLC Truck Driving Academy TrucBrush Corporation Marvin Johnson & Associates, Inc. Patterson High School - Patterson Joint Specialized Carriers & Rigging Assoc. Truck Writers Inc. Marvin Keller Trucking Unified School District St. Christopher Truckers Development TruckDriver.com Maverick Transportation, LLC Pedigree Technologies & Relief Fund Trucking HR Canada May Trucking Company Pegasus Transtech LLC Stafford Financial Consulting Group Trucking Industry Defense Association McLeod Software PEIR Inc. Star Fleet Trucking, Inc. Truckload Carriers Association Meijer Logistics LLC Penske Logistics Star Leasing Truckstop Ministries, Inc. Midwest Transport, Inc. PeopleNet State of Illinois’ Business Enterprise Truckstop.com Midwest Truck Driving School Perfect Transportation, LLC Program (BEP) TrueLifeCare Midwestern Transit Service Inc. Peterbilt Motors Company Staver Accident Injury Lawyers, P.C. Tyre Protector (North America) Inc. Milestone Pima Community College, Center for Stay Metrics U.S. Xpress, Inc. MilFed Trucking, Inc. Transportation Training Stoops Freightliner-Quality Trailer Uber Freight Miller Intermodal Logistics Services PITT OHIO Straight 8 Logistics, Inc. United Road Services MindShare Strategies, Inc. Powersource Transportation, Inc Studinski Law, LLC University of Wisconsin - Superior Minnesota Trucking Association Precision Freight Corp Suburban Seating & Safety UPS State Government Affairs Mississippi Trucking Association Premium Transportation Logistics Sunrise Bedding/The Pillow Topper US Foods Mister P Express, Inc. Prime Inc. Sunrise Transport Inc. Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company Mitchell Technical Institute Professional Transportation Services Inc. SupplyChainBrain V&S Midwest Carriers Corp. Mode Transportation Program Transportation, Inc. Swan Transportation Services Velvac Mother Trucker Yoga Progressive Truck Driving School T Brothers Veriha Truck Driving Academy Motherload Transport Services Inc. project44 TALKE USA Vigillo, LLC Motoring Matters Magazine Group ProMiles Software Development Tax2290.com, a product of ThinkTrade Vnomics Corp. NAL Insurance Psychemedics Corporation Taylor & Associates, Attorneys at Law Volvo Trucks North America National Association of Independent Quality Distribution ten20 VSA PlugSaver Truckers, LLC Queensland Trucking Association Tennessee Trucking Association & Wabash National National Association of Publicly Quest Trucking Foundation Waller Truck Co., Inc. Funded Truck Driving Schools Quick-Way, Inc. Tenstreet, LLC Waukesha County Technical College National Association of Small Trucking RadioNemo of North America The Anderson-DuBose Company WEL Companies, Inc. Companies (NASTC) Rand McNally The Body Connections LLC Wellington F Roemer Insurance, Inc. National Carriers, Inc. Raven Transport The National Transportation Institute Wells Fargo Equipment Finance National Road Carriers Inc. Red Classic Transportation The Ryan Group (Ryan Transportation, Inc.) Western Star Trucks Sales, Inc. National Tractor Trailer School Republic Services The Trucker Western States Trucking Association National Transportation Center Retread Tire Association The Wenger Group Williams NationaLease National Women Business Owners Rihm Kenworth Thomas E. Keller Trucking Inc. Wind River Environmental Corporation Road Transport Forum N.Z. Tire Retread & Repair Information WinTransport LLC Nationwide Transportation and ROAR for Good LLC Bureau Wired Truck Logistics Services Inc Roehl Transport Inc. 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