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Predatory Truck Leasing and Cargo Theft - A Video Message from the RWIT President Desiree Wood
Hello Everyone, I recorded this very long video to explain the letters we recently submitted in Support of Representative Julia...
REAL Women in Trucking
Oct 101 min read
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Crimes Against Truck Drivers - Raw Data from the 2013 Jason's Law Driver Survey
"As advocates for drivers, we would like you to share your stories about a specific problem or incident that you encountered. In your own words, tell us about a dangerous situation when parking".
REAL Women in Trucking
Sep 83 min read
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Rape in Truck Driver Training is not Gender Specific
Thorpe Steele is a Truck Driver who was arrested at the St. George, Utah Port of Entry in early 2018 by diligent commercial motor vehicle enforcement officers who ran his Commercial Driver's License number and found there was a warrant for his arrest that had originally been filed October 2017. Thorpe raped a brand-new female student at C.R. England. Thorpe Steele She reported it immediately to the company and to law enforcement. However, Thorpe was able to trot about 5 miles
REAL Women in Trucking
Sep 53 min read
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Driver Gets U.S. Broadcast Premiere on PBS
We are thrilled to share that Driver will have its U.S. Broadcast premiere on POV's 38th season on PBS this Labor Day, September 1, 2025...
REAL Women in Trucking
May 302 min read
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April Recap
April 2025 Recap: REAL Women in Trucking Amplifies Voices April 2025 was a transformative month for REAL Women in Trucking as we launched...
REAL Women in Trucking
May 33 min read
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I Have A Voice Campaign
Message from Board Member Tamie Stuttle Join us for the launching of "I Have A Voice"
REAL Women in Trucking
Apr 11 min read
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RWIT President Delivers Aspen Institute Keynote
The Aspen Institute is a think tank that tackles the most pressing issues of our time through dialogue, leadership and action. On March...
REAL Women in Trucking
Mar 241 min read
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Truck Driver Job Employment Survey
Please take a few moments to answer these 7 short questions to help us collect information on truck driver employment practices. Whether...
REAL Women in Trucking
Mar 31 min read
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The Insurance and Legal Complexities of Autonomous Trucks
The rise of autonomous trucks presents a range of legal and insurance challenges that require careful consideration. While self-driving...
REAL Women in Trucking
Mar 23 min read
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Transparency in Property Broker Transactions
In October 2024 we wrote a letter on behalf of our members and as part of a coalition with other truck driver organizations to the...
REAL Women in Trucking
Dec 14, 20245 min read
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Truck Parking: A List of Problem Shippers and Receivers
In 2013, a Jason’s Law driver survey was conducted prior to the 1st FHWA Jason’s Law survey.  REAL Women in Trucking President Desiree...
REAL Women in Trucking
Nov 20, 20241 min read
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WTS Joint Chapter Virtual Event
Registration is now Live for the WTS Joint Chapter Virtual Event. REAL Women in Trucking President Desiree Wood is scheduled to be an...
REAL Women in Trucking
Nov 7, 20241 min read
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Letter to FTC regarding price-fixing by Freight Brokers
Last week we sent a letter written on behalf of REAL Women in Trucking Inc. Â in collaboration with Truckers Movement for Justice, The...
REAL Women in Trucking
Nov 6, 20242 min read
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Tokenism is Not Diversity - Lillie's Story
Lillie wanted to share her experiences with the researcher in order to help pave the way to make improvements for those who came after her.
REAL Women in Trucking
Oct 18, 20249 min read
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An extraordinary ending to the Sisters of the Road USA tour.
We were honored to have been able to participate in-person and give a speech to officials at US DOT that not only celebrated the often-overl
REAL Women in Trucking
Oct 6, 20243 min read
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Transportation Equity Initiative Challenge
We encourage you to distinguish between research on truck drivers from their authentic perspectives rather than research produced ...
REAL Women in Trucking
Sep 19, 20242 min read
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Free Coloring Book of Women Truck Drivers
Enjoy this free download of the REAL Women in Trucking coloring book. Just click the cover to download a PDF to print at home. You can...
REAL Women in Trucking
Sep 15, 20241 min read
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Sisters of the Road Tour Final Stop USDOT
The Final Stop for the Sisters of the Road Gallery Exhibit will be at USDOT Headquarters in Washington DC on September 19th during Truck...
REAL Women in Trucking
Sep 7, 20242 min read
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An Exclusive Driver Job Opportunity
REAL Women in Trucking has partnered with Keystone Medical Waste to offer exclusive driver job opportunities. These job opportunities...
REAL Women in Trucking
Sep 6, 20242 min read
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Listening Session for the Women of Trucking by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
A virtual listening session has been offered to the REAL Women in Trucking organization by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to...
REAL Women in Trucking
Aug 25, 20242 min read
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