On October 2, 2019, we found out that Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI) was named one of the Top Companies for Women to Work for in Transportation by Women in Trucking’s (WIT) magazine, Redefining the Road.
A Positive Environment for Women in Trucking
“According to Brian Everett, publisher of Redefining the Road, there are several key features that distinguish companies recognized on this list,” said a WIT press release. “Including: corporate cultures that foster gender diversity; competitive compensation and benefits; flexible hours and work requirements; professional development opportunities; and career advancement opportunities.”
The marketplace and the industry got incredibly involved this year with the award. According to the press release, over 150 nominations for the list were submitted, and almost 11,000 votes were cast.
WIT Top Employer Criteria
The goal of the award is to “highlight companies in the industry that are friendly for women in BOTH driver and professional capacities.”
All of the companies who were chosen to be included in the poll have the following benefits and programs for their employees:
- Corporate culture that’s supportive of gender diversity
- Flexibility in hours and work requirements
- Competitive compensation
- Quality benefits (i.e., paid maternity leave)
- Training, continued education and development
- Career advancement opportunities
- Well-maintained/safe equipment & facilities for drivers
- Other factors
A Top Trucking Company to Work For
DTI is proud to be recognized as a great workplace for women that focuses on diversity, flexibility, competitive pay, and company stability.
Diversity
Earlier in 2019, Dot was recognized by the St. Louis Business Journal for our efforts towards diversity and inclusion. For us, it’s all a part of the Dot Experience and continues to be one of our primary business goals.
Flexibility
Truck driving can be a great career, but we also know that being on the road all the time can get crazy. You still want to get home and have a life. DTI prides itself on the home time we provide our drivers. We guarantee our drivers will be home at least two days per week—but we also offer other driver schedule types that allow for more consistent home time.
Competitive Pay
You’ve got bills to pay, food that needs to be put on the table, and a roof you need to keep over your head. We get that. So we are proud to offer all Dot employees across the country equal and competitive pay. Plus, we pay our drivers for more than just their mileage—ensuring you are getting paid for every part of the job.
Stability
In our 60-year history, Dot has never had a layoff—and we’re proud of that. We understand that our 5,800+ employees have families at home and need their jobs to remain safe and secure. We continuously prioritize job security and stability and keep the focus on YOU—our employees.
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Overall, we are honored to be recognized by WIT for our diversity and inclusion efforts. Creating a safe and developmental space for women to work in transportation is essential to all of us at DTI, and we are grateful to be acknowledged by an industry leader for our initiatives.
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