The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has announced that Michelin North America, Inc. has renewed its Gold Level Partnership to continue supporting the nonprofit’s mission of increasing the number of women in transportation and logistics, minimizing the challenges they face, and celebrating their successes.
Michelin has supported WIT at the Gold Level since 2018. In addition to providing financial support, the company actively participates in the association. Adam Murphy, vice president of Business-to-Business Marketing, serves on the board of directors.
“Michelin North America is proud to support the great work Women In Trucking is doing to promote and advance the tremendous contribution women are making to the trucking industry,” said Murphy. “This mission is more important than ever, and we look forward to continuing to partner with WIT to even further accelerate the significant progress we are making.”
“Women belong in the trucking industry. Whether they want to design, build, sell, own, fix or drive the truck, the opportunities are endless for a successful and fulfilling career in transportation,” said Ellen Voie, WIT president and CEO. “We’re grateful for Michelin’s continued commitment to advancing gender diversity in the industry.”
Since 2007, WIT has worked to educate and raise awareness for women’s issues and served as a valuable resource to its members. Recent accomplishments include launching a Diversity & Inclusion Index, a program aimed at collecting and recognizing best practices in diversity and inclusion efforts; unveiling its Driver Ambassador expo trailer that introduces the career of truck driving; and providing driver members with free health support programs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
