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In this episode, Spot Co-founder Andrew Elsener hosts Ellen Voie, the Founder of Women In Trucking. Voie shares her journey from a background in broadcast journalism to becoming a significant figure in the trucking industry. She discusses her early experiences in transportation, the impact of deregulation, and the evolution of technology in the trucking industry.
Ellen also highlights her role in founding Women In Trucking, emphasizing the mission to encourage women’s employment in the industry and address their obstacles. She touches on the challenges and opportunities for Women In Trucking, the importance of safety, and the changing perceptions of the industry.
About Ellen Voie
Voie’s qualifications include a diploma in Traffic and Transportation Management (1980), a CAE credential (2005), a Class A CDL (2008), a Master’s in Communication (2015), and executive leadership and finance certifications from Penn State (2015, 2018). She also holds a Women In Trucking Professional Development Certification.
Voie has a proven track record in the trucking industry. At Schneider, Inc., she managed retention and recruiting programs, developing initiatives to attract diverse candidates and reduce driver turnover through improved communication and addressing driver irritants. From 2000-2006, she served as Executive Director of Trucker Buddy International, Inc., growing the organization into an internationally recognized mentoring program. She will also serve on the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (MCSAC) in 2021.
Since 2017, Voie has been hosting the Women In Trucking Show on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146 each Saturday from 10:00 am to noon central.
She has also been interviewed by major news networks, including Fox News, Fox Business News, Bloomberg News, and Voice of America.
10 Reasons to Listen
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- Ellen offers a unique perspective on the transportation sector, drawing from her background in broadcast journalism.
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- Gain insights into the significant impact of deregulation on the trucking industry’s evolution.
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- Understand the transformative role of technology within the trucking landscape.
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- Learn about the mission and crucial work of Women In Trucking in supporting and promoting women in the industry.
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- Discover perspectives on the ongoing challenges of attracting new drivers to the trucking profession.
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- Explore the importance of strategic storytelling in effective driver recruitment initiatives.
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- Understand the necessity of improving the public image of trucking to attract a more diverse workforce, particularly women.
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- Gain insights into the need for more comprehensive and effective training programs for new truck drivers.
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- Learn about the potential for enhancing driver retention by improving their experiences at shipper locations.
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- Explore the unique perspectives and demands of being a Pilot and a Truck Driver.