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62 April 2016 BestDriverJOBS www.bestdriverjobs.com Women In Trucking a company as well as what they want in a career. We've released our driver recruiting guide, which explains what women look for in an ad and what values attract women to a company, as well as where to find potential female drivers. For drivers, we have made significant strides in truck cab design and ergo- nomics through the efforts of Ryder and the truck manufacturers. From seats, to steps to the dash and the sleeper berth, changes are being made to accommo- date a greater range of body shapes and sizes. Safety is an area of concern for all drivers, but more appreciably for women who might be more vulner- able on the road. We've challenged manufacturers to include safety alarms in the cab to alert a sleeping driver of an intruder. We also teach women (and men) techniques to stay safe in a truck stop and on the road. We work with the truck stop industry to create a safer environment for all drivers. Our anti- harassment employment guide provides carriers with a resource to address harassment between drivers in team or training situations. To attract women into leadership roles, we arm companies with facts and data regarding hiring, promoting, and retaining women in management. Becoming aware of unconscious bias in hiring and promoting women occurs in male dominated environments by both men and women. For example, stud- ies have shown that women are often promoted based on their accomplish- ments and men are often promoted for their potential. Education is the tool to address these concerns and Women In Trucking Association's goal is to be the resource to increase diversity and attract more women. Our biggest challenge is the image the industry has of being too mascu- line for women. We're breaking that stereotype with our Girl Scout (Guide) Transportation patch, children's activity book, and school appropriate literature. Women In Trucking is not an associa- tion for women, it's a group of men and women who care ABOUT more diversity in transportation. If you are a member, we thank you for your support. If you haven't joined yet, we invite you to visit www.wom- enintrucking.org and join us, this small group of thoughtful, committed citizens who are changing the world! bdj Simplify your life on the road. The FREE Truckers Tools smartphone app can help you locate truck stops, fi nd the best fuel prices, track your route, and a ton more to make life on the road just a little bit easier. BROUGHT TO YOU BY | OverdriveOnline.com | Facebook.com/OverdriveTrucking FOR ANDROID: FOR IPHONE: