On November 14, two U.S. Senators introduced the “Promoting Women in Trucking Workforce Act” intended to increase the number of female truck drivers.
The bill was introduced by Senators Jerry Moran and Tammy Baldwin and would require the FMCSA to create a “Women of Trucking Advisory Board.” The board would research industry trends that could potentially discourage women from working in the industry and would identify ways trucking companies could be more inclusive of women.
“In Wisconsin, we make things, and we need to ensure we have a strong workforce to transport our goods to market,” said Senator Baldwin... ...moreShare this article on you social outlets
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