Women In Trucking Association Announce
2016 Image Team at the Mid-America Trucking Show
The mission of Women In Trucking Association (WIT) is to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments, and minimize obstacles faced by women in the trucking industry. The purpose of the Image Team is to represent these goals while bringing awareness of the need for more female 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. They also speak to the media and other industry professionals at public events and industry trade shows.
To qualify for the WIT Image Team, the applicant must be a member of WIT for at least one year and submit an application. The application required an essay of 250 words to explain why she should be chosen for the Image Team. Questions regarding their safety records, previous awards or recognitions, volunteer service, and community involvement were included in the selection process. 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. The judges consisted of Mark Rousseau, Frito-Lay, Linda Caffee, Landstar Express America, Tom Liutkus, TravelCenters of America, Patrick Pendergast, Ryder System, Inc., and Stan Hampton, J.B. Hunt Transport.
“I was honored to be part of the selection process. There were so many terrific candidates. Drivers and other professionals who are devoted to this industry and have such high personal and professional standards,” said Tom Liutkus, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Public Relations, Travel Centers of America. “WIT is blessed to be represented by such a fine group of women as is the trucking industry.”
The 2016 Women In Trucking Image Team is comprised of:
Angelique Jones, Professional Driver, Atlantic Bulk Carriers
Brooke Held Sudimak, Professional Driver, Ru-D Trucking
Brooke Mosley, Training Specialist/ Female Driver Liaison, Prime, Inc.
Cindi Alexander, Co-Owner/Director Training Instructor, Lake Cumberland CDL Training School
Cindy Kaps, Professional Driver, Atlas Van Lines
Deb LaBree, Professional Driver, Landstar
Felicia Berggren, Professional Driver, Werner Enterprises
Gretchen Jackson, Sr. Manager/Driver Recruiter, XPO Logistics
Jeana Hysell, Sr. Safety Consultant, J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc.
Jill Maschmeier, Director of Safety & Compliance, National Carriers
Jodi Edwards, Professional Driver, J.B. Hunt Transport
Julie Matulle, Professional Driver & Part time Recruiter, H.O. Wolding Inc.
Sarah Wulf, Recruiting Manager, Veriha Trucking
The announcement of the 2016 Image Team was made at the 7th annual Salute to Women Behind the Wheel event in Louisville, Kentucky. The event is hosted by Women In Trucking Association to honor female commercial drivers. There were approximately 400 people in attendance. ( video)
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Search Begins for Industry Image Champions
ATA’s Prized Mike Russell Trucking Image Award Nominations Now Open
American Trucking Associations announced the beginning of its search to find and honor trucking’s greatest industry advocates with this year’s Mike Russell Trucking Image Award.
“Each year, ATA sees incremental improvements in the perception of our industry from the general public and we believe the primary drivers of that change deserve to be recognized,” said ATA President and CEO Bill Graves. “The Mike Russell Trucking Image Award acknowledges the efforts by the men and women who work to inspire their peers, positively shift public opinion and bring further respect to trucking.”
Sponsored by HireRight for the second year in a row, the award is given each year to an individual, motor carrier, trucking organization and industry supplier who demonstrates a commitment to helping all trucking industry stakeholders by showing the industry’s essentiality, safety-first mentality, and professionalism.
“People in trucking are proud of the work they do to deliver goods that families and communities need to maintain a high quality of life, increase productivity and grow the American economy,” said Steven Spencer, managing director of transportation, HireRight. “This award recognizes the efforts of industry trailblazers that are committed to strengthening the trucking industry and its image and should inspire others to want to get involved and make a difference.”
The Mike Russell Trucking Image Award celebrates companies, organizations and individuals who creatively generate positive awareness of the trucking industry in the face of a seemingly endless anti-truck campaign being played out in worldwide media. Without the support of these leaders, the benefits of an improved image of the trucking industry would not be possible.
Submissions for this award are evaluated by an expert, impartial panel of judges based on creativity, frequency and impact, and execution.
Visit the official nomination page to find out more about the award and how to submit a nomination.
Completed applications should be submitted by August 19 to ATA’s Image and Outreach Department. The winners of the Mike Russell Trucking Image Award will be announced during the American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference and Exhibition, October 1-4, 2016 in Las Vegas.
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