ATA’s Women in Motion launches survey on non-driver career paths

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The trucking group’s council aims to gather insights for best practices for recruitment and retention in the industry.

Published March 19, 2025

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Former President Biden giving a speech on the White House South Lawn with a semi truck parked behind him. — Former President Joe Biden with apprentice truck driver Maria Rodriguez and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on the South Lawn of the White House on April 4, 2022. The ATAs Women in motion Council have launched a survey to gather insights about women in trucking and learn best practices for recruiting. Chip Somodevilla via Getty Images

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The American Trucking Associations’ Women in Motion Council is surveying the industry to collect best practices for the recruitment and retention of women in non-driving roles, according to a March 14 press release.

The confidential survey is open to both women and men and to all non-driving industry stakeholders through April 18. The questions focus on understanding industry career paths and improving retention in entry-level positions and beyond.

“The insights gathered will shed light on key issues, helping us drive meaningful change and create a stronger future for women,” said Sarah Rajtik, ATA COO and co-chair of WIM.

Three random survey participants will be selected to receive a free pair of AirPods, according to the release.

Efforts to grow women’s presence in trucking — from drivers to CEOs — has been a longtime challenge for the industry. Harassment, which is often underreported, and other issues present barriers to closing a persistent gender gap, which widened last year.

Women represented around 10.7% of student drivers and trainees