Women in Trucking

65 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 9, ISSUE 12 ver the past few decades, many professions and job areas have seen an impressive increase in the number of women that have not only entered but have proved to succeed and prosper within their roles. Jobs that many women may not have once considered a viable career option have become an avenue for career growth and job success. Although encouraging to see, not every industry has attracted a high degree of interest from women. One such sector that has lagged behind in attracting and recruiting women is the trucking industry. The need to encourage women to consider a trucking career is even more pressing given the safety issues that surround the industry. With more individuals, including women, properly trained for the job, the issue of safety may be addressed more efficiently. O