Girl power
How one female driver found success in the 'man's man world' that is the trucking industry
View ArticleA WOMAN IN A MAN’S WORLD
Lou Smyrlis talks with Angela Mondou, a former Canadian Air Force Captain, about her experience in two male dominated industries – the military and trucking.
View ArticleSaluting women drivers in the west
First Western Canadian Salute to Women Behind the Wheel honors female drivers
View ArticleWBF celebrates two successful years of its Class 1 training program
EDMONTON, Alta. – Two years after launching its Class 1 driver training program, Women Building Futures (WBF) marked the occasion with a celebration this past October. Several alumni attended the...
View ArticleWIT launches Female Driver of the Year award
PLOVER, Wis. – Women In Trucking Association and Walmart are seeking nominations for the inaugural WIT Female Driver of the Year award. The goal is to recognize outstanding female professional drivers...
View ArticleAMTA reacts to Alberta budget cuts; WBF gets $10 million in funding
EDMONTON, Alta. – In the face of the Alberta government’s budget cuts in an attempt to reduce provincial deficit, the local trucking association is applauding the decision to uphold all mandatory...
View ArticleWomen with the drive to succeed
EDMONTON, Alta. – A panel of women from the trucking and engineering sectors are sending a message to other women looking to break into any male-dominated industry – believe in yourself and anything is...
View ArticlePanelists: Tweak the message to attract women
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Showcasing the success stories of female truckers could help attract more women to the industry. That is according to panelists at the Females in the Trucking Industry session...
View ArticleTrucker pregnancy study sparks buzz
TORONTO, Ont. — Sylvie Nederpel has been driving trucks for nearly 21 years, and she has had two children during that time, an 18-year-old daughter and a 12-year-old son. A driver with Ideal Roofing of...
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