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Newsby StaffFebruary 8, 2024

FMCSA to Study Sexual Harassment and Assault

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is planning a study to help it understand and prevent sexual assault and harassment in the commercial motor vehicle industry.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 3, 2024

Survey to Explore Barriers to Entry for Women Drivers

The American Transportation Research Institute is asking drivers, both men and women, to participate in its online survey about the barriers to entry for women drivers.

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Articlesby StaffOctober 30, 2023

HDT 2023 Fact Book: Driver Pay Reflects Slower Freight Market

Driver turnover, according to reports, has slowed over the past year. However, fleets’ pay focus has shifted away from newer, inexperienced drivers and toward drivers at the higher end of the experience scale. Also, the number of women drivers has increased.

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Newsby StaffMay 9, 2023

Women Drivers, Truck Parking Among ATRI Research Priorities for 2023

The American Transportation Research Institute Board of Directors approved its 2023 top research priorities.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeNovember 9, 2022

Want More Women Drivers? Address Sexual Harassment and Assault, says Advisory Panel

The inaugural meeting of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's new Women of Trucking Advisory Board takes on an industry culture they say has long accepted sexual harassment and worse.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 30, 2022

Biden-Harris Administration Takes Step to Bring More Women into Trucking

The plan by Biden-Harris Administration to strengthen the trucking industry includes the U.S. DOT's appointment of members to the Women of Trucking Advisory Board.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 12, 2022

CFI Honors Women Drivers with Commemorative Truck

North American truckload carrier CFI honors women drivers with a custom truck outfitted with unique, large-format graphics.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeDecember 16, 2021

Biden Administration Plan to Help Trucking Recruit, Retain New Drivers

The Biden administration announced a series of short- and long-term initiatives to address the truck driver shortage, including launching a pilot program for younger drivers and making it easier for trucking companies to use the Registered Apprenticeship program.

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Newsby StaffMarch 18, 2021

Report: Driver Retention Issues Differ For Women, Men

Understanding what drivers are satisfied with along with their pain points can help fleets create a better recruiting and retention strategy.

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Newsby StaffMarch 1, 2021

Senators Reintroduce Legislation to Support Women in Trucking

Under the bill, an advisory board would identify barriers to entry for women in the trucking industry, coordinate education and training programs, and help identify and establish mentorship programs for women in the industry.

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