Promoting Women in Trucking Workforce Act

Promoting Women in Trucking Workforce Act

This bill directs the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to establish and facilitate a Women of Trucking Advisory Board to promote organizations and programs that (1) provide education, training, mentorship, or outreach to women in the trucking industry; and (2) recruit, retain, or advance women into the trucking industry.

Bill 117 HR 1341, also known as the Promoting Women in Trucking Workforce Act, aims to address the underrepresentation of women in the trucking industry. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 25, 2021 by Representative Mike Gallagher from Wisconsin.

The main provisions of the bill include establishing a Women of Trucking Advisory Board within the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to provide guidance and support for increasing the number of women in the trucking workforce. The board will be composed of industry stakeholders, including representatives from trucking companies, drivers, and safety organizations.

Additionally, the bill directs the FMCSA to study the barriers that prevent women from entering and advancing in the trucking industry, and to develop strategies to address these barriers. This includes examining issues such as recruitment and retention practices, workplace culture, and training opportunities. The bill also requires the FMCSA to report to Congress on the progress of these efforts and to make recommendations for further action to promote gender diversity in the trucking workforce. Overall, the Promoting Women in Trucking Workforce Act seeks to promote gender diversity and equality in the trucking industry by addressing the unique challenges that women face in this male-dominated field.