Our mission is to Support, Empower, and Advocate for African American women in the Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) industry. At AAWTA, we recognize the vital role African American women play in the trucking sector, and we're committed to providing the resources, support, and advocacy needed to help them thrive.
African American Women Trucking Association is a movement dedicated to uplifting and transforming the lives of African American women in the trucking industry.
Education and Professional Growth
Championship for Diversity and Inclusion
Education and Professional Growth
AAWTA is committed to the professional development of African American women in the trucking industry. We offer resources focused on skill enhancement, safety protocols, regulatory knowledge, and career advancement, including entrepreneurship within the trucking sector.
Championship for Diversity and Inclusion
Championship for Diversity and Inclusion
Championship for Diversity and Inclusion
Our association is at the forefront of advocating for diversity and inclusion within the trucking industry. By promoting fair hiring practices, cultural sensitivity, and challenging discriminatory attitudes, “AAWTA” strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes more African American women into the industry.
Strategic Partnerships
Raising Awareness and Outreach
Championship for Diversity and Inclusion
We actively seek collaborations with other organizations, Trucking industry contractors, educational institutions, and government bodies to pool resources, share knowledge, and spearhead initiatives designed to overcome systemic barriers and create new opportunities for African American women in trucking.
Policy Advocacy
Raising Awareness and Outreach
Raising Awareness and Outreach
“AAWTA” engages in policy advocacy to influence laws, regulations, and industry standards that impact African American women truckers. Through advocacy campaigns, testimony, and coalition-building, we aim to forge a more equitable and supportive landscape for our members.
Raising Awareness and Outreach
Raising Awareness and Outreach
Raising Awareness and Outreach
Our outreach efforts focus on elevating public awareness about the vital contributions of African American women truckers to both the economy and society. By sharing their stories and achievements, we challenge stereotypes and inspire a new generation of African American women to explore careers in trucking
For individuals, organizations, and businesses actively engaged in the trucking industry, contributing to its growth and development.
This includes carriers, trucking companies, recruiters, brokers, dispatchers, TMS providers, financial services, trucking schools, and educational institutions that endorse industry progress.
To implement the distribution of AAWTA membership badges to all members based on their year of joining and to encourage members to use these badges in their email signatures for enhanced visibility and community recognition.
Nominate exceptional African American women in trucking! Complete the form to recognize their achievements. Nominees notified upon submission; voting for Top 5 starts monthly 15th. Awardees announced on the 2nd of the next month. Celebrate innovation and positive impact in the trucking community with your nomination!
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