Why Did You Join Women In Trucking?

Ellen Voie, CAE, President & CEO Women In Trucking Association, Inc.

What is the value of an association? Although your reason for joining the Women In Trucking Association (WIT) might be different from that of a colleague’s, there predominantly are a few primary reasons that compel someone to write a check to become a member.

For many, the reason they join WIT (or any other nonprofit group) is to network. This includes the ability to meet other professionals who share your role in their organization or those who might work for a competitor in a similar position. But your reason for joining may just be driven by the desire to be around people who share your passion for the mission of WIT. Members of our community have many opportunities to build their professional network through the annual Accelerate! Conference & Expo, the Salute to Women Behind the Wheel, involvement at a local WIT chapter event or through volunteering, or through virtual networking via social media channels or WIT’s members-only platform, Engage. Some people and organizations also join associations to gain access to valuable resources. This includes relevant webinars, publications such as Redefining the Road magazine or WIT eNews, whitepapers (such as WIT’s Driver Recruiting Guide and Safety and Harassment Series), or unique presentations at the annual conference. At WIT, we want to be YOUR resource. We strive to gain a better understanding of the transportation industry through surveys with members and key stakeholders, and by partnering with academics or others to gather information that will allow you to learn and benchmark. Another reason people join an association is for recognition. From our Driver of the Year to the Influential Woman in Trucking and Distinguished Women in Logistics, we feature women who have made an impact in the industry. WIT’s official magazine, Redefining the Road, also recognizes the Top Women to Watch, Top Woman-Owned Businesses, and Top Companies for Women to Work For. We love sharing the successes of individuals and organizations and highlighting their success stories.

There are many reasons to be a part of an association, and we strive to ensure that every member finds value in being a part of WIT. Thank you for supporting our efforts to serve you, our members.

WIT and the Owner-Operator’s Business Association recognized 21 professional female drivers at Truck World in Toronto. Story on page 31.