Six core challenges deterring women from entering trucking
Despite rewarding benefits and career opportunities within the trucking industry, women have historically been underrepresented in truck driving jobs. Part of this is because of a number of challenges women face in training, hiring and operations.
New research released this summer by the American Transportation Research Institute identifies key challenges, proposes practical solutions, and establishes best practices for women truck drivers, addressing both entry barriers and ongoing issues in the industry.
Joining us this week is ATRI’s Abbigail Huffman, who walks us through the details of the report.
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Contents of this video
00:00 10-44 intro
00:31 Challenges faced by women truck drivers
03:52 Frequently encountered problems
06:59 The trucking industry’s image and perception
07:59 Completing driver training
09:06 Motor carrier company culture
10:34 Adjusting to OTR lifestyle
14:37 Harassment and discrimination
18:01 Listening to your drivers