Real Women in Trucking, Inc.

To provide an advocacy platform for all commercial drivers for the betterment o the industry.

To see that sex harassment and discrimination training, annual re-training and strict accountability is implemented throughout the industry and especially in entry-level driver training carriers.

To establish a force for women truck drivers to have a voice in an industry where they've served in silence while experiencing unnecessarily hazardous training conditions.

To create an organization that is a reliable resource for those entering truck driver training so they're not exploited by unethical CDL schools and training carriers.

To develop unity among seasoned women drivers who've had difficulty organizing themselves to improve retention of the qualified female driver population at large.

Public Outreach - Educating job placement counselors and the general public that truck driver shortage projections have some contributing factors that must be addressed outside of the industry.

Student Outreach - Connecting with students before they commit to well-known problematic carriers. Networking with reputable CDL training facilities to make them aware of our organization and its purpose.

Consumer Protection awareness - Mistruths in recruiting is rampant for entry level driver training and lower paid carriers. Drawing attention to some of the frequent misleading and costly tactics used to exploit new and economically disadvantage entrants to the industry would help considerably to eliminate some of the problems in entry level driver training.

Legal - Unsealing records in sex assault cases where the same companies continue to operate the same business model that contributes to sex assaults and harassment issues and hold them accountable. By informing the public how rampant this issue has become is the only way to force change. Otherwise these companies just take the change they may or may not need to settle in court and bury the evidence rather than changing their culture so that is doesn't happen in the future and is dealt with swiftly if it does occur.

Since 2008 we have organically grown a large social media network. This has brought us increasing attention from national and international media. Beginning with a series of investigative reports on trucking by Dan Rather in 2009, numerous magazine articles and television interviews, we've developed a reputation for accurately sharing the truth about what the trucking lifestyle really means.

Some say we shouldn't scare people off who might consider entering the industry, but we disagree. Trucking is a scary job. Not every woman thinking of entering the industry will have the skills or mindset to be successful in performing the work, therefore, it's important to tell the truth, not trick individuals into operating equipment that can be deadly to themselves and others.

We are authentic in an industry where that's not the norm; it's a quality that's becoming more appreciated with each passing year.

We have been recognized internationally as advocates for truck drivers and for women. We are not supported by corporations. We are sought out by a wide array of media for expert comment on issues of sex harassment and other trucking issues.

Currently , we have been growing our events in order to build unity among drivers and holding learning events to provide access to lawyers and other job skills that would help improve the lifestyle and show new opportunities.

We've achieved a high level of awareness as a direct result of our presence on the internet and social media networks. There are far fewer women entering driver training without prior knowledge of the inherent problems associated with CDL schools and training carriers. This is very important because drivers in training exist in an isolated environment, completely vulnerable to a stranger to whom they're dependent for information. In general, they are without funds or resources and unable to leave the situation should it become personally dangerous.

As the founder and CEO I've seen a great deal of progress made through the efforts of our organization. When I first began speaking out about violence toward women entering trucking I was frequently attacked for exposing the dangers and unlawful practices. These attacks, and attackers, have faded away as more people are coming forward with their stories. We are no longer relegated to back alley whispers, we are front and center with a shared voice that will not be stifled. Together we will change the industry and make it a safe career choice for women everywhere.

What we have not achieved so far is have enough funds available to meet all of the expectations our members have.