WIT Image Team Member in the Spotlight

WIT Image Team Member Featured on TODAY

During National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, the country honors and celebrates the 3.5 million professional truck drivers who, with their hard work and dedication, keep freight moving across America.

Last September, Women In Trucking (WIT) Image Team member Deb LaBree was chosen to represent female drivers on the nationally televised NBC program, Megyn Kelly TODAY, for a special segment on National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.

LaBree explains her decision to go from cosmetologist to truck driver: “My husband and I were talking one day about career changes and what we could do together. I said, ‘You’re not going to believe this, but I’ve always wanted to drive a truck.’” Twelve years, 48 states and more than 1.2 million accident-free miles later, LaBree is still trucking with her husband and three dogs.

In a video segment, her husband and co-driver Del choked up as he talked about LaBree as his best friend, and WIT member Pam Kays shared her experiences of her devoted mentor and friend.

In chatting with Kelly, LaBree assures her that trucking is a viable career for women. “To any female considering becoming a trucker driver, do it!” she exclaims. “You won’t regret it!”

“Deb’s sincere passion for the industry really came through during the program,” says WIT President and CEO Ellen Voie who was sitting in the audience. “We are honored to have her on the Image Team and grateful for her work in helping women succeed in the industry.” n

Watch the segment at TODAY’s YouTube Channel, “Meet The Truck Driver Steering Women Toward Their Dreams.” Professional Driver Deb LaBree proudly represents women drivers on the Megyn Kelly TODAY show.

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