EMPOWERING WOMEN
We do this by providing tools for companies—both large multi- national corporations and small, rural businesses alike—as they seek to grow and increase gender diversity in their organizations as well,” she says. Goodwin echoes the sentiment. “There are numerous opportuni- ties for women other than driving, and companies need to continue to recruit women for those roles by creating an accepting workplace environment. Gaining acceptance and respect are challenges that many women face in a histori- cally male-dominated industry,” she adds. Finally, when asked what the word “limitless” means in the world of women in trucking, Hedrick had one simple answer: Synergy. “There truly are limitless opportu- nities for women in trucking,” she says. “No matter what stage of your career you’re in—whether you’re trying to decide what you want to do with your future, you’re a new graduate trying to find your niche, or you’re in mid-life and looking
for a change or more stability in your
career—you can find it all within the trucking space. And these are the things we strive to provide within WIT. There are limitless possibili- ties not only for women in the industry, but also for our organization, and we strive to achieve them every day.” For Goodwin, the word “limitless” signifies fulfillment. “People want their work to be a source of pride and to believe that their abilities and talents are being used optimally. The growth potential in
WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A WOMAN IN TRUCKING
Diane Mumpower has seen big changes in the 18 years she’s driven for Continental Express Inc. and also has high hopes for the future. “I started my career in 1996. Obviously, I am more seasoned now, but I would say one of the biggest challenges for me was balancing a family with my job. I have three children (all grown now), but when they were young, it was certainly tough juggling everything—
transportation is limitless when you recognize the key part that women play in keeping the wheels in motion every day,” she says.
that’s a top concern for all female drivers who have families today as well,” Mumpower says.
The transportation industry has evolved and has taken meaningful steps toward gender equity, thanks in part to WIT and other groups that support female drivers and bolster recruitment, but still more can be done. “The industry often gets a bad rap, but it has so many good things about it,” she says. “I hope in the next one, five, or 10 years the industry continues to see more women join,” she says.
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