TACOMA,
Wash., Oct. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/
-- TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI), a leading provider of specialized
workforce solutions, is pleased to announce that Centerline
Drivers, a TrueBlue company and one of the nation's most
experienced, reliable, and respected partners in the transportation
business, has been named one of the Top Companies for Women to
Work for in Transportation by the Women in Trucking (WIT)
Association for the sixth consecutive year. This prestigious
recognition underscores Centerline's ongoing commitment to attract
and retain a diverse work environment in which women can
thrive.
"We're thrilled and grateful to receive this prestigious award
for the sixth consecutive year," said Jill
Quinn, President of Centerline Drivers. "This remarkable
achievement truly highlights the incredible dedication and passion
our team pours into fostering a diverse and inclusive environment
for our drivers, staff and valued clients. The growing presence of
women in the trucking industry is not just a positive change, it is
also a transformative force that elevates our entire field. We are
so proud to be at the forefront of this inspiring progress."
The award recognizes companies that actively encourage the
employment of women in the trucking industry, create a positive
environment, offer competitive compensation and benefits, and
provide career growth and advancement opportunities. The honor
reflects Centerline's commitment to promoting women in trucking
while keeping America moving with skilled drivers.
Over the past several years, Centerline Drivers has enhanced its
efforts in developing the next generation of women leaders in the
transportation industry, including introducing recruitment
initiatives aimed at increasing female representation, fostering
mentorship opportunities for women across the organization, and
launching a scholarship to help more women enter the industry. As
of today, women hold 50% of the company's leadership positions and
make up two-thirds of Centerline's workforce.
"We are pleased to recognize Centerline Drivers for its
continued commitment to supporting and advancing women in the
transportation industry," said Brian
Everett, Group Publisher and Editorial Director of WIT.
"Centerline has consistently demonstrated leadership in creating an
inclusive environment where women can excel, and its efforts have
made a significant impact on the industry as a whole. Its sixth
consecutive year on our list is a clear reflection of its
dedication to empowering women to pursue rewarding careers in
trucking."
Nominations for the award focused on corporate culture, work
flexibility, competitive compensation and benefits, and
opportunities for professional development and career advancement
opportunities. The selected companies on the list were chosen from
over 30,000 votes by professionals in the industry. The full list
can be found in WIT's official publication, Redefining the
Road.
About TrueBlue
TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) is a leading provider of specialized workforce
solutions that help clients achieve business growth and improve
productivity. In 2023, TrueBlue served 67,000 clients and
connected approximately 464,000 people to work. Its PeopleReady
segment offers on-demand, industrial staffing; PeopleScout offers
recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) and managed service provider
(MSP) solutions to a wide variety of industries; and
PeopleManagement offers contingent, on-site industrial staffing and
commercial driver services. Learn more at trueblue.com.
About Centerline Drivers
Centerline Drivers connects
over 4,500 drivers annually with Fortune 1000 and mid-sized
companies. Centerline has been delivering superior staffing service
to fleet operators and good jobs to qualified drivers since its
founding in 1975. It offers nationwide coverage from a network of
branches in 40 U.S. markets and a centralized service operation.
Centerline is part of TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI), a global leader in
specialized workforce solutions that help clients achieve business
growth and improve productivity. Centerline was named a top
workplace for women to work by Women in Trucking in 2019-2023 and a
Top Workplace by Energage in 2021 and 2022. Learn more
at centerlinedrivers.com.
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