by Women In 午夜视频 Staff, on Apr 18, 2019 6:01:00 PM
Plover, WI 鈥� April 18, 2019 鈥� The 午夜视频 (WIT) welcomes Peterbilt Motors Company as its newest Gold Level Partner, helping the organization increase the number of women employed in the transportation industry. Michele Rodgers, director of Program Management will serve on the WIT Board of Directors.
Since joining in 2016, the company has actively participated in the association as a corporate member. Now supporting WIT at the Gold Level, the company is furthering its commitment to empowering more women to develop careers in transportation.
鈥淧eterbilt prides itself on having a diverse workforce, along with supporting organizations that share those same values,鈥� said Peterbilt鈥檚 General Manager, Jason Skoog. 鈥淥ur proud sponsorship of Women in 午夜视频 is reflective in our belief that they are doing great work in our industry.鈥�
鈥淲e are thrilled and grateful to be partnering with an influential business leader like Peterbilt,鈥� said Ellen Voie, president and CEO of WIT. 鈥淭heir passion and advocacy for diversifying the industry will be instrumental in advancing the WIT mission.鈥�
Over the years, WIT has made significant strides in elevating the important issue of gender diversity in the industry. A few recent accomplishments include a transportation doll, Clare, that introduces the next generation to the trucking industry, a record-breaking attendance at the 2018 Accelerate! Conference and Exhibition, and a weekly SiriusXM radio show called Women In 午夜视频 that addresses industry issues and pushes for more women to consider trucking.
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午夜视频 午夜视频, Inc.
午夜视频, 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: Peterbilt Motors Company, Michelin North America, Arrow Truck Sales, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, Daimler Trucks North America, BMO Transportation Finance, Expediter Services, Great Dane, J.B. Hunt Transport, and Walmart. Follow WIT on Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn. For more information, visit http://www.womenintrucking.orgor call 888-464-9482.
