{"id":2777,"date":"2018-03-07T11:41:05","date_gmt":"2018-03-07T16:41:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/?p=2777"},"modified":"2021-04-16T10:31:49","modified_gmt":"2021-04-16T14:31:49","slug":"women-in-the-trucking-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/women-in-the-trucking-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"Women in the Trucking Industry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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Given that we write all about the trucking industry here at AllTruckJobs.com<\/a>, we wanted to highlight women in the trucking industry. Of course, women fulfill\u00a0many roles that are integral to trucking, however, this blog will focus primarily on women as truck drivers.<\/p>\n

Women in the Trucking Industry<\/h2>\n

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Industry Demographics<\/h3>\n

As the average age of truck drivers in the United States steadily grows, many industry experts are discussing the need for a shift in demographic composition. That said, the average age of truck\u00a0drivers is now well above the average age of all U.S. workers. While this is not concerning in and of itself, it is when you consider it alongside trends in the data and the growing driver shortage. Many people are worried that there will be far too few drivers on the road soon. While there are 3.5 million truck drivers employed in the U.S. alone, a mere 38.75 percent of these individuals are minorities and 6 percent are women<\/a>. With this in mind, it is worth noting that there is a tremendous opportunity for growth in terms of recruiting\u00a0female drivers.<\/p>\n

Recruiting More Women<\/h3>\n

Obviously, there is a large need to recruit more women in the trucking industry. However, what is the best way to do this? Of course, there is no single right answer. The best way to recruit one woman can vary greatly for another. This said, there are a few things to keep in mind when trying to recruit more women. Ellen Voie, president of Women in Trucking (more on them later), shared a few pointers with Fleet Owner<\/a>. Voie highlighted five things to keep in mind when trying to recruit women. First, women want to make a difference. Second, women want a challenge. Third, women are team\u00a0players. Fourth, women desire a sense of work satisfaction. And finally, fifth, women want recognition for their efforts. While there is nothing inherently different here than what men want, it can be helpful to keep these five points in mind when structuring brand and job messaging.<\/p>\n

It might also help to hear from other women in the trucking industry. Check out this footage of Lenay from here at AllTruckJobs getting a first-hand view of what life is like on the road as a woman:<\/p>\n