Trucker pregnancy study sparks buzz

TORONTO, Ont. — Sylvie Nederpel has been driving trucks for nearly 21 years, and she has had two children during that time, an 18-year-old daughter and a 12-year-old son. A…

Panelists: Tweak the message to attract women

Leanne Quail, Shelley Uvanile-Hesch, Helen Thorpe and Lynn Northcott. MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Showcasing the success stories of female truckers could help attract more women to the industry.

Women with the drive to succeed

EDMONTON, Alta. – A panel of women from the trucking and engineering sectors are sending a message to other women looking to break into any male-dominated industry – believe in…

AMTA reacts to Alberta budget cuts; WBF gets $10 million in funding

EDMONTON, Alta. – In the face of the Alberta government’s budget cuts in an attempt to reduce provincial deficit, the local trucking association is applauding the decision to uphold all…

WIT launches Female Driver of the Year award

PLOVER, Wis. – Women In Trucking Association and Walmart are seeking nominations for the inaugural WIT Female Driver of the Year award. The goal is to recognize outstanding female…

WBF celebrates two successful years of its Class 1 training program

EDMONTON, Alta. – Two years after launching its Class 1 driver training program, Women Building Futures (WBF) marked the occasion with a celebration this past October. Several alumni attended…

Saluting women drivers in the west

First Western Canadian Salute to Women Behind the Wheel honors female drivers

A Woman in a Man’s World

Lou Smyrlis talks with Angela Mondou, a former Canadian Air Force Captain, about her experience in two male dominated industries – the military and trucking.

Girl power

How one female driver found success in the 'man's man world' that is the trucking industry