MedTrans is working hard to bring more women into the truck driving industry. The company, a part of Medline, runs a huge fleet of trucks to deliver healthcare products. They focus on career growth and work-life balance for their drivers.
What's happening: MedTrans is celebrating National Truck Driver Appreciation Week by highlighting their efforts to support women drivers.
- They offer advancement opportunities, safety training, and a schedule that allows drivers to return home daily.
Why it matters: The trucking industry has few women drivers. MedTrans aims to change that by creating a supportive environment.
"MedTrans drivers take care of the world," said Dee Henderson, a driver from Texas. "We’re just as important as the medical professionals, because without the goods we transport, I’m not sure how [providers] would manage."
- Drivers like Tawyna Cancilla from California have found mentorship and growth opportunities. Cancilla now travels to other states to help train new drivers.
Work-life balance: MedTrans drivers typically go home at the end of every shift, allowing for a better balance between work and family life, which is a big draw for many.
Commitment to safety: The company holds regular safety training sessions and hosts an annual contest where drivers compete in a safety obstacle course, shared CDLLife.
For drivers like Tina Thompson from Alabama, who has spent two years with MedTrans, the company offers the best driving experience she's had.