Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Women’s History Month in the Transportation and Logistics Industry

Across the United States, March is reserved for celebrating the women who have helped shape today’s world. In the transportation space, only 9.5% of long haul truck drivers in 2025 were women. Although that seems like a low number, women only made up 5.8% of truck drivers in 2014. That’s major growth that we should be celebrating year-round, and especially throughout Women’s History Month.

At drop & hook, we’re proud to work alongside women driving change across transportation, from the boardroom to the warehouse floor. Through work with our clients and our involvement in organizations like Women In Trucking and Transportation Marketing & Sales Association (TMSA), we’ve seen firsthand how powerful female mentorship and leadership can be. 

So how can your organization recognize and support women in transportation this month and beyond? Here are a few ways to start:

1. Honor the Women Who Power Your Company (Past and Present)

From the women driving your business forward today to those who helped build its foundation, take time this month to recognize their impact. Celebrate your current female employees with appreciation events, internal shoutouts, or social media spotlights that highlight their contributions.

You can also honor the women who came before by asking longtime employees to share stories of female mentors or trailblazers who shaped your company’s success. Whether you showcase these stories in an internal video or a social post, this kind of storytelling strengthens your culture and reminds your team that progress is built on community.

To take it a step further, consider nominating your leaders for industry awards like Women In Trucking's Distinguished Women in Logistics (nominations close February 27th) or the Women in Supply Chain Award (recently awarded to our Founder and CEO, Michelle LeBlanc). While nominations are closed for this year's Professional Drivers of the Year awards from TCA, subscribe to our Transportation and Logistics Calendar for reminders of upcoming deadlines so you can nominate your female drivers next year!

2. Listen and Act on the Challenges Women Face.

Do your female drivers feel like they have to disguise their gender? Do they have access to private showers? Are your trucks comfortable for women? How will you know unless you ask?

Representation starts with understanding, and understanding starts with listening. Creating a workplace where women feel supported goes beyond celebrating achievements; it means identifying and addressing the barriers they face every day. Women In Trucking has research-driven resources to start the conversation on topics such as gender bias, same-gender training policies, and more.

If you're already interviewing your female drivers for social media content, add some questions around what resources, tools, or changes in the workplace would make the biggest difference for them. This could include mentorship programs, leadership development opportunities, safety and comfort measures for drivers, or more inclusive recruiting and training practices.

Additionally, companies we’ve worked with have seen success hosting small focus groups or roundtable discussions that bring women together to share their experiences and recommend solutions. These sessions not only surface valuable insights, but also help build community and trust within your organization.

Once you’ve gathered feedback, take visible action. Communicate what you heard and what steps you plan to take in response. Progress happens when dialogue leads to action. By listening with intention and responding with purpose, your company can help create a more inclusive, equitable industry for everyone.

3. Plan an event on International Women’s Day.

International Women’s Day, which will take place on March 8^th, 2026, was created to celebrate women’s achievements, raise awareness against bias, and take action for equality.

The industry is changing, but perceptions of trucking as dirty and male-dominated haven't caught up. How can we, as an industry, do a better job sharing the real story? Use these social media templates to promote your efforts, or find inspiration in these industry examples:

• TMSA's International Women's Day social media post
• Vistar shares stories of female associates
• IMC Logistics celebrates women of the past and present

4. Think big picture and get involved outside of your organization.

Progress in representation doesn’t stop at your company’s doors, it grows when we invest in the broader community! There are incredible organizations and events dedicated to advancing women in transportation, logistics, and supply chain, and your team can play an active role in that momentum.

Get involved with initiatives like Blended Pledge, a nonprofit amplifying inclusion through authentic conversations and direct support for women and underrepresented professionals. Consider joining Women In Trucking or Real Women in Trucking, both of which work to empower and support female drivers.

For those in foodservice or distribution, attending the Women Foodservice Forum’s Leadership Conference (March 2–4 in Dallas, TX) is a great way to connect with female leaders shaping the future of the industry. In November, the Women In Supply Chain Forum offers another opportunity to learn, network, and share ideas. Consider submitting a speaker proposal, sponsoring an event, or sending team members to represent your organization.

No matter how you choose to participate, remember that your employees and potential applicants are watching. When you champion inclusion and support women publicly, you build pride internally and credibility externally.

Let’s come together to celebrate the women who have paved the way for today’s female job seekers to enter the transportation industry.

Want to brainstorm additional ways to recognize the women in your organization? Contact us here.