Accelerate! Conference & Expo: A Unique Event with a Critical Mission
The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) is a non-profit organization with the mission to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments, and minimize obstacles they face. In support of this mission, WIT will host its ninth annual Accelerate! event.
The Association
More than 8,000 members in 10-plus countries are actively involved throughout the transportation and logistics industry—representing motor carriers, 3PLs, manufacturers, retailers, truck driving schools, financial services, health and fitness service providers, and more.
Major brands are involved, including Walmart, Frito Lay, UPS, FedEx, Daimler, Michelin, Bridgestone, C.H. Robinson, WM, J.B. Hunt, Ryder, Penske, Great Dane, PACCAR, Averitt, Crowley, Covenant, Werner, XPO Logistics, to name a few.
On A Critical Mission
Although the trucking industry has made great strides to bring more gender diversity to the industry, there are still obstacles that might cause some to avoid this career opportunity and others to choose to leave the industry.
As motor carriers advertise automated transmissions, air ride seats, drop and hook freight, and regional runs to avoid lengthened time from home, the industry becomes more attractive for female drivers as well as their male counterparts.
Outside of the truck, WIT’s focus is to bring more women into leadership roles to create a more diverse environment and tap into unrealized potential. WIT represents women who design, own, sell, fix, and drive the trucks.
In support of its critical mission, WIT will be hosting its ninth annual Accelerate! Conference & Expo Nov. 5-8 at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas. This unique event works to elevate the issue of gender diversity, develop women leaders, explore how to leverage a diverse workforce for company success, and engage and retain more females in the industry. It has become one of the most incredible conferences to attend in the transportation industry—and you don’t want to miss it!
Accelerating Positive Change
Anyone who believes the gender balance should be changed in the industry should attend and participate in the Accelerate! Conference & Expo. Attendees are transportation decision-makers in the roles of managers, directors, VPs, and presidents of companies ranging from motor carriers and 3PLs to manufacturers, retailers, truck driving schools, financial and insurance providers, and health and fitness services.
This four-day gathering includes more than 70 educational sessions featuring more than 180 thought leaders on critical transportation issues and trends, along with perspectives of women in the industry. These sessions will be based on six areas of focus: leadership, professional development, HR/talent management, operations, sales and marketing, and professional drivers (which is new this year). The broad range of topics offered at the Accelerate! Conference & Expo ensures that each professional, no matter what their area of focus, receives information most relevant to their career.
The Expo will comprise of more than 200 exhibitors and sponsors, helping attendees to find valuable solutions from companies showcasing their capabilities and brands. The Truck and Technology Tour will offer the opportunity to see first-hand new trucks and the latest innovative technologies in the industry.
WIT anticipates more than 2,000 transportation professionals to attend the 2023 Accelerate! Conference & Expo.
To learn more:
WomenInTrucking.org