We're excited to share highlights from the 4th Tennessee Trucking Association Women’s Luncheon. In an industry that is statistically more male-dominated, these luncheons have become a great space for the women in our industry.
During the lunch, the insights shared touched on leadership as a woman and how to move up as the next generation of women coming through the ranks.
When it comes to women in trucking, the data tells a compelling story of how the landscape is shifting. If you haven't looked at the stats lately, the influence of women in the trucking industry is on a steady uphill climb.
Women now hold approximately 28% of C-suite and executive positions within trucking companies. The impact is even more visible in middle management, with women occupying 34.5% of supervisory leadership roles. While still a smaller percentage, women make up about 10-12% of professional drivers, with a particularly strong presence in smaller, family-owned fleets. While only 4% of diesel technicians are currently women.
At this most recent women's lunch, each woman shared a unique story of how they started in the industry and highlights from her career. It was inspiring to hear the different paths that brought everyone to where they are today. The experiences and insights in the room gave those who were just starting an idea of how things have changed in our industry and provided a great starting point for further conversations and connections.
A huge thank you to Sarah Heffington for launching this initiative, to Holly Czuba for making this happen, and to every woman who took time out of their busy schedule to join us.