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Today we're bringing  you an episode from our friends at the Women Who Travel podcast. Women make up just 7% of truckers in the United States—a number that shows no sign of increasing, even while the industry suffers from a huge shortage of workers. We hear from trucker Desiree Wood, whose job has taken her to 48 states, about the freedom of life on the road, the dangers that herself and women colleagues face, and the joys that come with the occasional return trip home.Listen to and follow Women Who Travel from Condé Nast Traveler here: swap.fm/l/cnt-wwt-YUyg6t

Women make up just 7% of truckers in the United States—a number that shows no sign of increasing, even while the industry suffers from a huge shortage of workers. We hear from trucker Desiree Wood, whose job has taken her to 48 states, about the freedom of life on the road, the dangers that herself and women colleagues face, and the joys that come with the occassional return trip home.

Driver and activist Desiree Wood exposes the shocking inequities of the trucking industry, particularly for women. She offers advice for women who are thinking of entering the industry.

This was another LIVE episode out of Pendleton, OR where I received intel from a YRC driver that Yellow would be gutting $50mil of benefits from drivers. The Teamsters say that it's a breach of contract and will be announcing a strike. TEAR which is aided by former guest of the show Desiree Wood, is out of money. TEAR would help drivers who were abandoned by bankrupt or criminal Motor Carriers. Lastly everyone thought AI and autonomous would kill truckers first, but instead the war has begun in Hollywood. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lombardtrucking/support

Desiree Wood began writing about her experiences as a single, Mexican-American female entering the trucking industry in 2008 on the “Ask the Trucker” blog. Using only a cell phone, her story entitled “A Day in the Life of a Lady Trucker” caught the attention of Dan Rather and became the basis for four of his investigative reports into truck driver training. In 2010, after realizing other trucking associations were not addressing poor and unsafe training nor sexual assault in any meaningful way, Desiree formed REAL Women in Trucking. Recognized internationally by policymakers and drivers, Desiree is lauded for her advocacy for truck drivers and specifically women entering the industry. She is an expert on entry-level truck driver training fleet practices and provides insight to law firms on truck driver recruiting, retention and training programs. She is sought out by scholars, universities, and the public sector who seek an authentic truck driver perspective. She provides support and leadership for legislative/public policy efforts including the Jason's Law movement to improve truck parking, the FHWA National Coalition on Truck Parking, as well as state and local truck parking plans and programs. To find out more or to join Desiree's movement you can go to... www.realwomenintrucking.org www.cdltear.org Find them on Facebook at: REAL Women in Trucking Truckers Emergency Assistance Responders On twitter, tiktok, and IG @womentruckers and @cdltear Youtube - WomenTruckersNetowork

From driver safety to harassment during training, the effects of fuel and low rates on a small carrier, and the power of female friendships in trucking – In this eye-opening episode of The Transfix Take On, the board of Real Women in Trucking, Desiree Wood, Jessica Graham, Debbie Desiderato, Michelle Kitchin, and Natalie Jassopadilla join us. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the companies with which the participants are affiliated, and may have been previously disseminated by them. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are based upon information considered reliable, but neither Transfix, Inc. nor its affiliates, nor the companies with which such participants are affiliated, warrant its completeness or accuracy, and it should not be relied upon as such. All such views and opinions are subject to change.

On today's episode Dooner and The Dude are cutting through the negative news and focusing on what three powerful real women in trucking are doing to better the industry. We'll see how they're advocating for parking, safety, and improved conditions at the port. A look at using reverse logistics to eliminate waste in the supply chain.We'll also learn how to revitalize customer relationships amidst the digital freight trend. Plus, the mythical “hot shipment” is found. With special guests: Ingrid Brown, writer at Back The Truck Up; Desiree Wood, founder and president of Real Women In Trucking; Sadaya Morris, owner operator at Pink Transportation; Annette Luyten, Senior VP of Domestic Brokerage at Ascent Global Logistics; Frank Dreischarf, VP of Supply Chain Solutions at R2 LogisticsVisit our sponsorWatch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsWith more than 60 years of experience in logistics innovation, Dunavant is a family-owned business that has the knowledge to ensure global and domestic shipping practices are efficient and effective. Dunavant generates supply chain proficiency with outstanding, attentive, and expedient customer service. For more information, visit Dunavant.com.

On today's episode Dooner and The Dude are cutting through the negative news and focusing on what three powerful real women in trucking are doing to better the industry. We'll see how they're advocating for parking, safety, and improved conditions at the port. A look at using reverse logistics to eliminate waste in the supply chain.We'll also learn how to revitalize customer relationships amidst the digital freight trend. Plus, the mythical “hot shipment” is found. With special guests: Ingrid Brown, writer at Back The Truck Up; Desiree Wood, founder and president of Real Women In Trucking; Sadaya Morris, owner operator at Pink Transportation; Annette Luyten, Senior VP of Domestic Brokerage at Ascent Global Logistics; Frank Dreischarf, VP of Supply Chain Solutions at R2 LogisticsVisit our sponsorWatch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

Desiree Wood is an independent owner operator who has devoted much of her time educating those who need to know about the crisis in truck parking today. She speaks in public, she joins webcasts and on Drilling Deep this week, she joins host John Kingston to discuss her recent efforts to alert the world about the parking squeeze.Also on the podcast, Kingston talks about a diesel-related market: that of diesel exhaust fluid. Its price is rising sharply and Kingston reviews the supply chain to show why.Follow Drilling Deep on Apple PodcastsFollow Drilling Deep on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

Desiree Wood is an independent owner operator who has devoted much of her time educating those who need to know about the crisis in truck parking today. She speaks in public, she joins webcasts and on Drilling Deep this week, she joins host John Kingston to discuss her recent efforts to alert the world about the parking squeeze.Also on the podcast, Kingston talks about a diesel-related market: that of diesel exhaust fluid. Its price is rising sharply and Kingston reviews the supply chain to show why.Follow Drilling Deep on Apple PodcastsFollow Drilling Deep on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

The U.S. economy relies on efficient movement of goods, none of which happens without professional drivers. All too often this group is without a voice at the table in policy & strategy discussions. On this week's episode, Tyler Cole sits with Desiree Wood, Founder & President of REAL Women in Trucking to talk about the numerous challenges facing truck drivers, and how female drivers in particular have additional struggles to overcome. From truck parking, training and certification, to discrimination and representation, Desiree explains how her group advocates for positive change for women in trucking.Follow Net-Zero Carbon on Apple PodcastsFollow Net-Zero Carbon on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

The U.S. economy relies on efficient movement of goods, none of which happens without professional drivers. All too often this group is without a voice at the table in policy & strategy discussions. On this week's episode, Tyler Cole sits with Desiree Wood, Founder & President of REAL Women in Trucking to talk about the numerous challenges facing truck drivers, and how female drivers in particular have additional struggles to overcome. From truck parking, training and certification, to discrimination and representation, Desiree explains how her group advocates for positive change for women in trucking.Follow Net-Zero Carbon on Apple PodcastsFollow Net-Zero Carbon on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

In this episode, we're talking with the founder of REAL Women in Trucking, Desiree Wood. She's been a driver for years and is shining a light on where the industry needs to improve--and it's not necessarily in recruiting--but in the retention and training portion of onboarding. She highlights A LOT of areas that most in the industry aren't aware of--including myself. Follow Desiree on Twitter and LinkedinCheck out Real Women in Trucking websiteParadise Highway IMDB~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Where to Find Digital Dispatch & Blythe:  Blythe's LinkedinYouTubeInstagramTikTokDigital Dispatch websiteGot something to say?Have a topic you'd like to see covered? Or a guest you want to hear on the show? Fill out the tip submission form on the Digital Dispatch website.

Most of us have heard the phrase “driver shortage” at least a dozen times but the real debate should be centered around retention and training. It's these two factors that are leading drivers to quit their jobs altogether--even if they're. So how do we fix this? Well, Adam Wingfield of Innovative Logistics Group and Desiree Wood of Real Women in Trucking are talking about those challenges in an effort to make trucking cool again while also creating a safe environment while on the job. Follow Adam Wingfield on Instagram and LinkedinCheck out Innovative Logistics Group websiteFollow Desiree on Twitter and LinkedinCheck out Real Women in Trucking website 

Most of us have heard the phrase “driver shortage” at least a dozen times but the real debate should be centered around retention and training. It's these two factors that are leading drivers to quit their jobs altogether--even if they're. So how do we fix this? Well, Adam Wingfield of Innovative Logistics Group and Desiree Wood of Real Women in Trucking are talking about those challenges in an effort to make trucking cool again while also creating a safe environment while on the job. Follow Adam Wingfield on Instagram and LinkedinCheck out Innovative Logistics Group websiteFollow Desiree on Twitter and LinkedinCheck out Real Women in Trucking website

TNCRadio.LIVE Truckers Emergency Assistance Responders Truckers Emergency Assistance Responders – T.E.A.R. was founded in 2019 by three truck drivers who saw a need to help fellow drivers that suddenly find themselves stranded out on the road and unable to get home with their belongings. Issues such as carrier abandonment, wage theft, retaliation, truck accident, sexual misconduct between trainers/co-driver teams, and other various scenarios are what cause truck drivers to become stranded out on the highway with pets and belongings. Too often, these drivers must suddenly find a way to get home, if they have a home at all. Truckers Emergency Assistance Responders – T.E.A.R. is a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization recognized by the IRS in October 2019. T.E.A.R. is not a handout but rather a hand-up to help fellow truck drivers in distress, get back to work after a traumatic event to fill the gap when other driver resources are not available.

TNCRadio.LIVE REAL Women in Trucking We are women truckers that promote safety by educating the public about unsafe truck driver training and creating a network of support for women entering trucking. By creating a reliable resource that promotes transparency we are able to mentor qualified women who wish to become commercial drivers and connect them to quality employers and services that will benefit them. Advocacy for industry improvements benefits drivers of any gender. Membership , sponsorship and donations support this driver organization.

Desiree Wood can be reached at:http://www.realwomenintrucking.com/Our office address is631 Lucerne Avenue #27Lake Worth, Fl 33460Phone number: 561-437-2008Email: Info@realwomenintrucking.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.realwomenintrucking.com%2F&t=Home"e=Twitter: @WomenTruckersLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-women-in-trucking-inc/

On Today's Podcast we update you on Larry's upcoming surgery. And we have great interview with Desiree Wood the founder of Real Woman in Trucking you can visit her site at http://www.realwomenintrucking.com. She also does alot of work for T.E.A.R. which stands for Truckers Emergency Assistance Responders which you can visit here https://cdltear.org/. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/married2theroad/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/married2theroad/support

It’s not an easy task exploring the reasons for the decline of truckings’ "American Dream" for OTR drivers, company drivers and owner operators. We can make a list of everything wrong with trucking and how it affects truckers, but to pinpoint the problems in order to resolve them is much more difficult. It is a highly intricate and complicated web of obstacles, involving rules and regulations interwoven with industry practices, systems and schemes. Although most of us weren’t a part of trucking prior to deregulation, most will agree that trucking and truck drivers played a major part of the American Dream during that time. Deregulation is not the sole reason for the decline of the American Dream, it has however, caused trucking to evolve into an industry of "them against us" but in order to fix something, we need to understand it. We have the honor to have with us Steve Viscelli, sociologist and long time researcher of  truck drivers and the trucking industry. His pursuit to find out why truckers work so hard and how long-haul trucking went from being one of the best, to one of the toughest blue-collar jobs in the U.S. led him to obtain his CDL and continue his research from behind the wheel. His research, along with his time Over the Road, resulted in his book, “The Big Rig - Trucking and the Decline of the American Dream” Also with us will be our long time friend and fellow advocate Desiree Wood of Real Women In Trucking who will be sharing her present real-time experiences for those who may not be aware of what is currently happening within her organization. Call in 347-826-9170

Thursday 1-24-19  6PM ET  347-826-9170 Part 2 Join us tonight as we have a follow up show with trucker Dominic Oliveira and his Attorney from Public Justice, Jennifer Bennett. Dominic will review his lengthy legal ordeal with New Prime, Inc that ended up in the Supreme Court and Ms. Bennett will explain the legal timeline of events and arguments and how this decision will positively affect truckers in the future. Desiree Wood, who contributed in an Amicus brief, will co-host the show. On 1-15-19 the U.S. Supreme court ruled that Transportation Independent Contractors were no longer held to the 1925 Federal Arbitration Act (FAA). In the past, only employees were exempt from forced arbitration. The decision was held by a unanimous 8-0 decision, with Justices Neil Gorsuch and Ruth Ginsberg strongly agreeing. (How many times in a lifetime will we see that?) For years Carriers have misclassified truckers leased on to carriers as Independent Contractors( IC) for the  purpose of having the trucker pay for all expenses while the carrier still asserts control over most aspects of how the IC does business, many times resulting in the IC earning little, sometime less than minimum wage, and worse yet, end up owing the carrier money. This misclassification had also forced IC’s into arbitration. In March 2015 trucker Dominic Oliveira sued New Prime, Inc in a class-action suit claiming a Fair Labor Standards Act violation for failing to pay its apprentices  lawful minimum wage. Prime claimed that he must go through arbitration, Attorney’s for Dominic said “No” and the rest is history

BTR Saturday Nov 10- "Trucking’s unspoken topic of Sexual harassment"  3PM ET  Call in 347-826-9170 Donna Smith of AskTheTrucker and guest Co-Host Desiree Wood of RealWomenInTrucking lead the discussion With so many intense topics within the trucking industry, there is one that seems to be kept more hush, the uncomfortable topic of Sexual harassment. There are many reasons why people harass or intimidate others. Whether it be the need to show power, the ability to force what they want through blackmail, or just for narcissistic self gratification. Whatever the reason is, it’s wrong and the industry needs to create better policies to address it. Before we fix it, we have to acknowledge it Here are some thoughts for topic: Has the “industry proclaimed driver shortage” exacerbated the problem of sexual harassment? Has the need to continually recruit new drivers to compensate for the driver churn contributed? Has low CDL training standards contributed? We are honored to have on the show tonight Joshua Friedman of Friedman & Houlding, one of the nations most recognized attorneys defending the rights of others in the area of sexual and racial harassment.  Super Lawyers 2014-2018 Best Attorneys in New York for 2009-2018 New York Magazine as one of “New York Area’s Top Attorneys Mr. Friedman will be discussing his professional experience with sexual harassment victims and will discuss his ongoing case with CRST. Attorney Joshua Friedman discusses CRST sexual harassment lawsuit  

In this Overdrive Radio edition we're talking truck parking with some of the insights on parking advocacy and brass-tacks on-highway planning delivered as part of the parking panel we hosted at the Great American Trucking Show in August. You probably saw Overdrive's James Jaillet's report on the panel in September, but this bit of audio gives you a window into the discussion, valuable for anyone I'd imagine who has to think hard about parking along their lanes. Most of you in this current post-ELD mandate environment, I'd wager. Voices include those of owner-ops Gary Buchs and Desiree Wood, moderator Scott Grenerth and Mike Johnson of the North Central Texas Council of Regional Governments. Also: what would you think about parking for a 10-hour break at a truck-dedicated, secure facility on the site of a NASCAR track? After the selected panel excerpts, you'll hear part of a conversation I had with a member of the audience at that panel, Houston-based Schneider National leased operator Rodny Ziolkowski, who proffered a novel idea for adding parking capacity in a variety of areas around the country –- the notion of partnering with race-track facilities to utilize suitable space there for the purpose.

WANT to know all about what the Great American Truck Show in Dallas was like? Well, make sure to listen to this episode of The Big Rigs Podcast! Editor James Graham was lucky enough to attend the show in Texas, courtesy of Shell Rimula. We hear from the founder of Real Women in Trucking, Desiree Wood, who, frustrated by the lack of lobby groups for women truckies in the US, decided to do something about it. We also hear from the young Cahill Transport duo, Killian Paasche and Joe Cahill who accompanied James to the states and their impressions of the show and that legendary Texas hospitality. And finally, reporter Kate Dodd caught up with Hino brand development boss Bill Gillespie about Hino’s successful year.

GATS is for Truckers! Ask-a-Lawyer and MORE  6 PM et Call in 347-826-9170 The Great American Trucking Show (GATS) is right around the corner! GATS will be held Aug. 24-26 in Dallas, Texas, at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. Join the discussion tonight as our guests Idella Hansen and Desiree Wood of RWIT share the highlights of the "Ask-A-Lawyer event at GATS"  Topics include: Wrongful termination,Discrimination,Harassment,Retaliation,Whistle blower protection,Lease Violations,DAC Reports,Employment labor,Sexual Harassment, Misclassification A “Lady Truck Driver Forum Panel Discussion” sponsored by the “Truckers Justice Center” will be held on the main exhibit floor Les WIllis of Godspeed Expediters will once again be in charge of the parking lot, aka the  TA | Petro Truck Parking Community Located at the Cotton Bowl’s Fair Park, the TA-Petro Truck Parking Community will provide truck drivers with free shuttles to and from the convention center, food vendors, showers, restrooms and more. truck service and repairs from TA-Petro, pet grooming, a pet parade, worship service on Sunday, and an auction to benefit truckersfinalmile.org.      

Today's truck drivers are 95% male but have recently opened up to accept more female drivers as opportunities continue to grow. But the life of a trucker from training to a CDL is not easy for just anyone. The life of a female trucker may be even more challenging. Desiree Wood, a working trucker and founder of Real Women in Trucking, opens up and shares some of her experiences & observations on the state of the trucking industry and what female truckers in particular need to know.  Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast?   Connect with me on Twitter:  @ILMagPodcast Email me: podcast@inboundlogistics.com   Connect with Inbound Logistics Magazine on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/inboundlogistics Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ILMagazine Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InboundLogistics Catch our latest videos on YouTube: www.youtube.com/inboundlogistics   Visit us at www.inboundlogistics.com

It’s been over 7 years since the focus of Americas truck parking shortage took center stage when New York truck driver Jason Rivenburg was murdered as he parked in an abandoned gas station. His widow, Hope Rivenburg,brought the truck parking crisis to the forefront, lobbying for the bill “Jason’s Law” ,which was eventually included in MAP-21. The National Coalition on Truck Parking was created by the U.S. DOT's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to address the shortage of truck parking across the nation. From Jasons Law, to Map 21, to the National Truck Parking Coalition, many drivers are still struggling to find adequate truck parking. The question is: “ What are the solutions to improve and increase truck parking.” Tonight our guest is Nicole Katsikides, Deputy Director for the Maryland State Highway Administration Office of Planning and Preliminary Engineering.  Nicole did much of the analytical work for the Jason’s Law Truck Parking Survey report, which led to the National Coalition for Truck Parking. Also with us is Desiree Wood of Real Women in Trucking, who has worked side by side with Hope Rivenburg from the beginning of Jasons Law, to the 1st truck parking survey, and continues to be a voice at the Truck Parking Coalition meetings. Join us as we dicuss how drivers can help in this issue such as contacting the State MPO's as well as in many other ways. Call in number 347-826-9170

“It’s all about Safety”  These are the famous words you’ll hear whenever a call to action needs support, usually creating laws and regulations affecting professional CMV drivers. Along with such calls for more laws will follow the lobbyisst in support, fitting their agendas.  Where is the call to action for ”Michaels Law Amendment” an Amendment to 18 U.S. Code 926A proposed by James Lamb of the SBTC?  The proposed amendment, would expand the existing Federal “Interstate Transportation of Firearms” statute into a right-to-carry law for all Americans engaged in interstate commerce. According to the Department of Labor, one person is MURDERED in the transportation industry EVERY WEEK!  Should the NRA be supporting this? Next, CRST refers to safety also in their request for exemption at the FMCSA. According to CRST, allowing CLP holders (Commercial Learners Permit) to drive team, with little or no OTR driving experience, U.S. highways would be safer and more productive. Read CRST Exemption Request here. Comments by 2/4/16. Desiree Wood of RealWomenInTrucking did not agree and started a petition.."Stop Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration from granting unsafe exemptions for truck driver trainees" Both James Lamb and Desiree Wood will be our guests to discuss these 2 very Concerning Safety Issues affecting drivers and the nation. Saturday 1-23-16 6PM ET Call in number to listen 347-826-9170 and to be part of the Q&A

Tune in "Live" from the 2015 Great American Trucking Show as co-host Donna Smith, representing Trucking Social Media at GATS this year, brings us the highlights from the LANDSTAR "Fit for the Road" Health and Wellness Pavilion. Call-in guests include: Carolyn O'Byrne from Life Coach Service, TruckerPath: the popular mobile app for drivers. Also, Urgent Care Travel, Tough Tested, Trucking Solutions Group, Desiree Wood, Tony Justice and the list keeps growing! Saturday, August 29th: 2 PM Eastern Time.

With the shortage of safe and secure parking for our nation's truck drivers back in the news, join us as we discuss the dangers drivers face every day because of the lack of safe truck parking availability. Who is responsible for putting drivers at added risk? Where are the most difficult areas to find truck parking? How are regulations adding to the already dangerous parking situations? Who doesn't want to see more available truck parking? Our guests include Hope Rivenburg of Jason's Law, Desiree Wood of Real Women in Trucking and our special guests, Ashley Boeglin and David Clark, wife and father-in-law of Michael Boeglin. We will also review some startling results of the 2013 National Truck Parking Survey led by Hope and the detailed data analysis performed by Ms. Wood. Join us for this very important broadcast.