...WIT News Briefs........................ WIT Returns to Dallas in November Women In Trucking (WIT) will host its eighth annual Accelerate! Conference & Expo Nov. 7-9 at the Dallas Sheraton. “We can’t wait to see everyone! We were all disappointed about cancelling the inperson event last year, but the safety of our attendees was our number one priority,” says Ellen Voie, WIT President. For those unable to attend, a virtual conference also will take place Nov. 17-18. Why attend? Build your industry network through Speed Networking, Speed Mentoring, and facilitated Interactive Roundtable Discussions. Sharpen your skills and implement new tactics learned from the 40-plus sessions on critical transportation topics, issues, and trends. Choose from educational tracks, including Leadership, Professional Development, HR/Talent Management, Operations, and Sales & Marketing. Don’t miss the Truck & Technology Tour featuring Amazon, Freightliner, Paccar, TrüNorth, Volvo, and our very own WITney (the WIT Driver Ambassador truck and trailer) will make her debut. Sit in the driver’s seat to experience new emerging technologies developed by original equipment manufacturers and technology innovators.
Check out the view from behind the wheel while you learn about the state-of-the-art technology that keeps these trucks efficient, effective, and comfortable for drivers.
meet the impressive Top Women to Watch, Top Woman-Owned Businesses, and the Top Companies for Women to Work For in Transportation in 2021.
You’ll also have the opportunity to visit a robust expo featuring relevant products and services that range from technology solutions, logistics providers to comfort and safety for female drivers on the road. Attend a special recognition program to
Registration is open – make sure to register by Sept. 3 to take advantage of the savings from the Early Bird registration rate! Booth and sponsorship packages also are available. For more information, visit womenintrucking.org. n
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