HOLLAND, Mich., March 23, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Holland, an industry-leader in next-day transportation, has expanded its efforts to attract women to the professional driving occupation through its Silver-Level partnership with Women in Trucking (WIT). As part of the sponsorship, Holland will be a key supporter of WIT’s “Salute to Women Behind the Wheel” event at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, KY at 11:00 a.m. (EDT) on March 28. Holland’s involvement in Women in Trucking and the March event underscore the company’s ongoing efforts to encourage women to explore the opportunities for interesting, well-paying careers as professional drivers. Visit Holland at booth #63025 during the Mid-America Trucking Show, March 26-28.
“We already have dozens of women behind the wheel, serving customers as both city and over-the-road drivers at terminals throughout our network,” said Steve Blubaugh, Holland’s Vice President of Human Resources. “These professionals prove every day that being a driver can be a satisfying career choice for both women and men. We are always eager to speak with potential new employees, both female and male, who are able to meet our high standards for safety, service and reliability. I hope our involvement with the Women in Trucking organization encourages more women to consider careers as professional drivers–and specifically, drivers for Holland–as a career option.”
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