Starting from Scratch in Supply Chain

Описание: Have you ever wondered what it takes to thrive in trucking for 45 years, even after facing cancer, career changes, and being one of the only women on the road?

In this Greatest Hits episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Ingrid Brown, a Member of the board of Directors at the Women In Trucking Association.

What You’ll Learn:

How Ingrid’s parents shaped her work ethic and trucking career.
What it’s like to be a woman in a male-dominated industry.
Why asking for help is crucial for safety and education.
The power of community in trucking and how it can help drivers succeed.
How Ingrid navigated major life changes while staying in the industry.
Why every trucker should have a backup plan to handle unexpected challenges.

Ingrid is a professional truck driver with 45 years of experience. Since 1979, she has been a Member, of the Board of Directors at the Women In Trucking Association, and more recently she is a Company Driver with Blackjack Express. She is also a prominent member of the Women in Trucking (WIT) Association, serving on the 2024-2025 Board of Directors. In 2022, she was named one of the WIT Women to Watch in Transportation.

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
09:10 - How Ingrid’s Childhood Shaped Her Work Ethic
15:17 - Navigating a Male-Dominated Industry
18:02 - Why Asking for Help is a Strength, Not a Weakness
26:23 - Building a Supportive Trucking Community
38:07 - Overcoming Health Challenges & Staying in the Industry
43:55 - The Importance of Having a Backup Plan
48:30 - Final Thoughts & Key Takeaways

Ingrid's LinkedIn:   / ingrid-brown-rollinb803  
Women In Trucking: https://www.womenintrucking.org
Brent's LinkedIn:   / brent-hutto-b484038  
Truckstop's website: https://truckstop.com

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