Women have found their place in the transportation industry. Here is a broader look at where women are working with fleets and the industry at large, using data compiled by Women In Trucking.
Breaking barriers: The rise of women in the transportation industry—key statistics from the 2025 WIT Index
It’s clear that women belong in the transportation industry. Yet, according to data compiled by Women In Trucking, a nonprofit organization that works to encourage the employment of women in the industry, there is still room for women to succeed—“from the driver’s seat to the C-suite,” as the organization writes.
Women in Transportation 2025
For nearly a decade, FleetOwner has looked at ways to shine a light on how women are shaping the transportation industry in the 21st century. During Women's History Month, we'll be profiling six women building impressive careers in various trucking and maintenance fields, along with a Women In Transportation: By the Numbers.
As those stories roll out in March, we'll update this page with links.
Women in Trucking recently released its WIT Index, a report of gender diversity data within the industry for 2024 and 2025. The index compiles survey results from those who were authorized to respond to the survey questions on behalf of their organization within the industry.
The following statistics make up the average responses of these survey participants. The data concerning professional drivers are based on CDL holders who drive medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles.
Senior Editor Jade Brasher has covered vocational trucking and fleets since 2018. A graduate of The University of Alabama with a degree in journalism, Jade enjoys telling stories about the people behind the wheel and the intricate processes of the ever-evolving trucking industry.
