Women in Transportation
For too long, the transportation industry has been dominated by men. See how women are breaking into the industry, and what ITS is doing to support them.
Stats About Women in the Truck Driving Industry
- Women make up 7% of the driving population
- Women make up 23% of management
- The number of female truck drivers increased by 68% from 2010 (source)
Valuable Members of the Transportation Industry
Recent years have seen a growth in the number of women entering the transportation industry, joining as CDL drivers, support staff, and management.
Here at Industrial Transport Systems, we have a team of women who are an essential component of our growth and strong services. One of these valued team members is Kim Quinn, Maintenance Clerk at our Greenville, SC location.
Supporting Women in Trucking
Industrial Transport Services is a proud member of Women in Trucking, a non-profit organization that encourages the employment of women in the trucking industry. In addition, our parent company, Warehouse Services, Inc, is a Women’s Business Enterprise National Council member.
Join the ITS Family
If you are looking to find your place in the trucking industry, look no further than Industrial Transport Systems. Our drivers enjoy freedom, the opportunity to travel, and plenty of time at home – all in a job that feels more like a family.
About This Author:
This post was written by Andy Logan
Andy Logan is the National Transportation Operations manager at ITS headquarters in Indiana. Andy has more than 30 years of experience in warehouse and transportation operations management, 21 of which have been shared with the ITS community. Andy’s contributions in TMS and CRM operating systems helped him earn Manager of the Year in 2011, 2014, and 2016. Apart from his passion developed through more than 30 years of volunteer service to his community fire department, he is driven by the values of pride and dedication to lead others to purpose.