Hannah Dannecker - Empowering Women in a Male-Dominated Industry
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Hannah Dannecker, Managing Partner of the Better Together Group, joins us this episode to discuss staffing in the transportation and trucking industry. We explore the growing push over the last decade to bring more women into the historically male-dominated field. 

[0:00] Introduction

• Welcome, Hannah!
• Today’s Topic: Transforming the Trucking Industry Through Gender Diversity

[8:32] How Hannah got into the transportation industry

• Understanding transportation’s male-dominated landscape
• Comparing men’s vs. women’s workplace priorities

[20:15] Why many have built a lasting career in transportation

• The unique appeal that keeps industry veterans engaged 
• Transportation’s resilience through economic challenges

[28:47] Championing women in transportation

• Industry federations’ role in promoting female representation
• Addressing safety perceptions in the trucking profession

[45:15] Closing

• Thanks for listening!

Quick Quote:

“For the [trucking] industry at large . . . females are valuable. Female truck drivers are incredible—their safety ratings are fantastic; they’re dedicated; they’re diligent. They're great employees.”

Resources:

Hannah's recent books)

Well Shit: Time To Grow Up)

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