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When it comes to transportation, it’s no secret that the industry is predominantly male-dominated. However, things are starting to change, and more women are making strides and making a name for themselves in the industry. But how do we keep track of this progress and know where we stand each year? This is where the WIT Index comes in. In this blog post, we will dive into what the WIT Index is, how it works, and its significance in the transportation industry.
The Women In Trucking (WIT) Index is the official industry barometer that tracks and measures the percentage of women who make up key roles in transportation. This includes corporate management (C-suite), boards of directors, functional roles (operations, technicians, HR/talent management, marketing, etc.), and professional drivers. The WIT Index plays a vital role in determining the progress of women in the industry and measuring diversity and inclusion.
For companies, the WIT Index is an essential tool. It helps to amplify the brand, reputation, and value of the association to the industry and the North American economy. For-hire trucking companies, private fleets, asset-based third-party logistics companies (3PLs), drayage companies, and other associations report their percentage of professional drivers who are women. These companies, along with other market segments in transportation (such as technology innovators, equipment manufacturers, railroads, and ocean carriers), also report their percentage of leadership and functional roles that are female.
One of the areas where the WIT Index has made significant progress is in the representation of women in professional driving roles. According to the latest report, women make up nearly 12.1% of professional drivers. This is a significant increase from the previous years and shows the strides women have made in this field. The report also highlights the importance of diversity and inclusion, and companies can use this information to improve their hiring and recruitment practices.
Another crucial aspect of the WIT Index is its ability to highlight the gender gap in leadership and functional roles in transportation. In the latest report, it was found that women only make up 11.7% of board members and 23% of management positions, highlighting the work that still needs to be done to improve gender equality in the industry.
Conclusion
The Women In Trucking (WIT) Index is a crucial tool for companies and individuals in the transportation industry. It helps to track progress, highlight gender gaps, and provide insight into where improvements can be made. The latest report highlights the significant progress made in the representation of women in professional driving roles but also highlights the work that still needs to be done in leadership and functional roles. By using this information to improve hiring and recruitment practices, we can work towards creating more diverse and inclusive workplaces in the transportation industry.