Women In Trucking has announced it is halfway to meeting its goal to set a new Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of female professional drivers
, with 241 professional women drivers registered for its upcoming "Salute to Women Behind the Wheel."
The organization will hold the event on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky. Doors open at noon.

The record for the largest gathering of women drivers was set in November 2004 by an "all women's" truck convoy in Dronten, Netherlands.

At WIT's event, women will arrive from 40 states, three provinces and the Virgin Islands. They represent a total of 2, 415 years experience as professional drivers. Many of these women hold safe driving awards from their carriers and will be honored with a gift certificate to be presented to them by Anne Ferro, administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

The "Salute to Women Behind the Wheel" will include a speech by Ferro and an awards ceremony followed by a photo of the group wearing their complimentary red T-shirts. They will be treated to gifts from sponsors, entertainment, refreshments and the Women In Trucking's signature chocolate fountain. These are all provided through the sponsors.

For more information about the celebration, visit www.salute2women.com.

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