The US-based Women In Trucking Association (WIT) encourages the employment of women in the trucking industry, by promoting accomplishments, and minimizing obstacles.
The purpose of the WIT image team is creating further transport sector awareness of the need for more female executives, and truck drivers, and the challenges they face working in a male dominated environment.
The WIT image team participates in ride-along events for legislators, regulators, and industry leaders to provide a deeper understanding of the obstacles they face on the road.
Team members also speak to the media and other industry professionals at public events and industry trade shows.
Applicants must be a member of WIT for at least one year and submit an essay of 250 words explaining why she should be chosen as a member of the image team
The selection process includes questions regarding their safety records, previous awards or recognitions, volunteer service, and community involvement were.
All positions held in the trucking industry were considered in addition to professional drivers.
Top scoring applicants were advanced to the next round of the selection process, which required an interview with the judging panel.
Mark Rousseau, Frito-Lay, Linda Caffee, Landstar Express America, Tom Liutkus, TravelCenters of America, Patrick Pendergast, Ryder System, and Stan Hampton, J.B. Hunt Transport were the judges.
The 2016 WIT image team is Angelique Jones, Atlantic Bulk Carriers, Brooke Held Sudimak, Ru-D Trucking, Brooke Mosley Prime Inc, Cindi Alexander, Lake Cumberland CDL Training School, Cindy Kaps, Atlas Van Lines, and Deb LaBree, Landstar.
Other team members are Felicia Berggren, Werner Enterprises, Gretchen Jackson, XPO Logistics, Jeana Hysell, J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc, Jill Maschmeier, National Carriers, Jodi Edwards, J.B. Hunt Transport, Julie Matulle, H.O. Wolding Inc, and Sarah Wulf, Veriha Trucking.
Announcing the image team took place at the 7th annual Salute to Women Behind the Wheel event in Louisville, Kentucky.
