Women truck drivers at Werner

Your Career, Our Community

Women in Trucking

Werner® is proud to be a company where women are setting new standards for safety, skill and leadership on the road. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that offers unmatched support and opportunities to build a rewarding career.

As an eight-time consecutive recipient of the Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation award from the Women in Trucking Association, we don’t just talk the talk — we drive it.

Women at Werner

Community, Safety and Compensation

Why Women Choose Werner

At 13% female drivers, Werner is well above the national average. We are committed to your career success through Community, Safety and Compensation.

Be a part of #TeamBlue and inspire the next generation.

  • Unmatched Support & Community

    • Join a network of more than 1,300 female drivers for support.
    • You’ll always have a voice with frequent check-ins from our Driver Employment Teams.
  • Top Safety & Security Features

    • Personal Security: Features like door straps, full cab curtains and a pet policy so your furry friend can ride along.
    • Driver-Assist Technology: Top-of-the-line equipment with automatic transmissions, lane departure warnings and active braking.
    • Comfortable Lanes: We prioritize respectful customers and strive for daytime deliveries whenever possible.
  • Career, Compensation & Benefits

    • Work-Life Balance: Choose from home daily or home weekly options when available — with 80% of our drivers getting home weekly or more.
    • Comprehensive Benefits: Robust benefits include 12 health insurance options, a 15% Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) and more.

Family Legacy

Sarah and Kirstie: A Mother-Daughter Legacy

A dynamic mother-daughter duo driving together for #TeamBlue .

Sarah hit the road first and inspired her mom, Kirstie, to join the adventure! They are building a family legacy on the highway.

“This job has offered me the opportunity to travel and given me a lot of confidence with the skills that I now have and can bring to keeping America moving,”

Sarah
Sarah and Kirstie, a mother-daughter team of Werner truck drivers
Brenda and Aisha, paired through Werner’s Team Matching Program

Team Matching

Brenda and Aisha: The Perfect Match

Paired through Werner’s Team Matching Program for women drivers — and it turned out to be the perfect match.

Today, they’re not only successful female team drivers but also great friends. Their journey shows how the right partnership in trucking can turn the miles into something truly meaningful, helping women build rewarding careers with better pay and work-life balance.

“I’m proud to be a woman doing this – being able to do this. I feel safe in my truck. Ladies, learn how to drive a truck – it’s an amazing feeling!”

Brenda

Driving with Purpose

Heather: Driving with Purpose

A military veteran, Heather brings incredible dedication to the industry. As the driver of Werner’s Truckers Against Trafficking truck, she combines her passion for driving with a commitment to making a difference.

Heather is a proud advocate and mentor for the next generation of women drivers.

Heather, Werner driver of the Truckers Against Trafficking truck
Gina, Werner driver and America’s Road Team Captain

Trailblazer

Gina: The Trailblazer and Leader

A driver for Werner and a proud Captain of the American Trucking Associations’ America’s Road Team, Gina represents the strength, skill and leadership women bring to the industry every day.

She’s a role model proving that a career in trucking can be a platform for national leadership.

“Along my journey as a female truck driver, I have met many role models that I look up to and I too, am a role model for others who are entering the industry. As building support, networking, mentoring females and advocating for improvements in working conditions as well safety. Driving for Werner has given me all the tools to make me a safe and successful driver,”

Gina

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