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While safety concerns still exist, online platforms can provide information on rest stops, pickup and drop-off locations, and road security.

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In addition to the labor shortage and the desire to have a more diverse organization, Warnke wants more women behind the wheel because they are generally safer drivers - research by the American Transportation Research Institute found they are 20% less likely to be involved in crashes.īut women often have concerns about their personal safety on the road that make them think twice about getting into a truck, Warnke said. I'd love to get closer to 15% to 20%,' said Jessica Paugh Warnke, who became the first female CEO of the family-owned supply-chain-management company last year. Of the 800 drivers in the Indianapolis-based Carter Logistics fleet, 75 of them - less than 10% - are women. Bringing transparency to life on the road 'This allows them to focus on their missions rather than having all this physical exertion as part of their work,' he said. The system can also intervene if the truck veers out of lane while allowing for steady steering in high winds.Īdam White, a chief engineer at Volvo Group North America, said these changes help reduce the mental and physical fatigue for smaller drivers under 100 pounds and larger ones over 240 pounds. Its assisted-steering system lessens steering force by up to 85%. Volvo Group North America's new generation of Mack trucks and Volvo trucks include an increased range of seat and wheel positions to provide the best ergonomics for every body type. Relieving the physical demands of the job To that end, technological innovation is driving change to make trucking more appealing for female job seekers. With women making up only 7.8% of all truckers, gender inclusivity is more than good corporate policy in the industry - it's mission critical. One solution to the shortage? Getting more women into the trucking industry.

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