Mentorship networks provide a spark for experienced and newcomer women drivers alike
LeadHER Trucking, developed by the LeadHER Alliance and the Women in Trucking Association, gives new entrant drivers access to a dedicated mentor, monthly and quarterly enrichment and educational sessions, and support, guidance, and motivation for women in their first year behind the wheel.
Actively supporting truck driver health could be your fleet’s retention bonus
Driver health impacts every department, from the C-suite, to HR and recruiting, to compliance and safety. Drivers and their wellness need to be at the center of everything we do.
When bad PR strikes trucking, lead with lessons rather than ire
When bad PR strikes, it will feel like a strong headwind to recruiting and retention. The actions carriers take in the wake of the bad PR, however, is much more important than the negative attention cast on the industry.
A farewell to the Board at Women in Trucking
NTI’s Leah Shaver reflects on her time on the WIT board: promoting trucking as a positive career, forging relationships, building mentorship programs, and seeing trucking evolve to become a more gender-inclusive industry.
From Leah’s Desk: Looking Back At 2021 And How It Will Impact The Future Of The Trucking Industry
Let’s take a look at the top concerns shared with us and how to roll with the punches.
From Leah’s Desk: How to Get More Young Drivers Behind the Wheel
FROM LEAH’S DESK: HOW TO GET MORE YOUNG DRIVERS BEHIND THE WHEEL Let’s talk about recruiting for different age cohorts. Right now, the average age of a trucker is 38 for new entrants and 54 for an experienced driver, according to NTI Carrier data. As baby boomers and older Gen Xers border on retirement, it […]