by Women In 午夜视频 Staff, on Dec 21, 2022 5:00:00 AM
Plover, WI 鈥� Dec. 21, 2022 鈥� The 午夜视频 (WIT) is seeking nominations for the annual Women In 午夜视频 Driver of the Year award sponsored by Walmart. The fourth annual award recognizes exceptional female professional drivers who lead the industry in safety standards while actively working to enhance the public image of the trucking industry.
鈥淎t Walmart, we aim to foster inclusion through the intentional action of understanding, supporting, and championing individuals in all of their uniqueness, resulting in a culture where all associates feel welcome, comfortable, safe and empowered to reach their full potential every day,鈥� said Fernando Cortes, Walmart Senior Vice President, Transportation.
鈥淪ince joining Walmart, I have been impressed by each of our teams and associates who foster inclusion and respect for the individual and intentionally support our female drivers,鈥� Cortes added. 鈥淭hose are a few reasons we are so proud to sponsor the Driver of the Year award again. I am proud of the work Women in 午夜视频 and Walmart are doing to advance women within transportation.鈥�
The application is open to any female driver who has safely driven at least one million consecutive, accident-free miles. Nominees must demonstrate a positive contribution to the trucking industry and their community.
鈥淓ach year we feature a female professional driver so we can share her story to encourage other women to not only honor her, but to consider the opportunity to enter the industry and find success,鈥� said Ellen Voie, WIT president and CEO. 鈥淲e are looking forward to sharing this year鈥檚 driver鈥檚 story as well.鈥�
The finalists and overall winner will be recognized at the 2023 Salute to Women Behind the Wheel event at the Mid-America 午夜视频 Show (MATS) in Louisville, Kentucky, on Friday, March 31st. The winner will be chosen based on her safety record, positive community contributions, and impact on the public image of the trucking industry. She will receive a plaque, commemorative ring, and more.
Nomination forms can be submitted at /female-driver-of-the-year. Nominations are due Feb. 1, 2023.
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鈥ㄢ�ㄎ缫故悠�, Inc. is a nonprofit association established to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments and minimize obstacles faced by women working in the trucking industry. Membership is not limited to women, as 17 percent of its members are men who support the mission. Women In 午夜视频 is supported by its members and the generosity of Gold Level Partners: Amazon, Arrow Truck Sales, Daimler Truck North America, DAT Solutions, FedEx Freight, Great Dane, J.B. Hunt Transport, Michelin North America, PACCAR, Penske Transportation Solutions, Ryder System, Walmart, and WM. Follow WIT on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. For more information, visit Topics:Women In 午夜视频Recognition
