Diversity Equity And Inclusion In The Freight Industry Statistics

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Diversity Equity And Inclusion In The Freight Industry Statistics

Despite women making up only 12.4% of the U.S. freight and logistics workforce in 2023, freight companies are funding change, with 73% of top firms investing $10M+ in DEI and 82% of freight firms launching women-focused mentorship that boosted retention by 11%. Still, pay and promotion gaps persist, from women earning 82.3% of men’s median wages to loyalty and inclusion measures that vary sharply by race, gender, and role across carriers, ports, and logistics firms.

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Key Statistics

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82% of freight firms launched women-focused mentorship in 2023, boosting retention by 11%

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45% of major freight carriers implemented racial equity training by 2022 end

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Women in Trucking Association grew to 4,500 members with freight scholarships in 2023

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62% of rail freight companies adopted inclusive hiring practices in 2022

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Freight industry saw 78 ERGs launched for minorities in 2023, up 25% YoY

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35% of 3PL firms offered pay equity audits as standard DEI in 2022

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Hispanic Freight Network provided training to 1,200 workers in 2023

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51% of logistics firms integrated DEI metrics into KPIs by 2022

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Black Freight Professionals scholarship awarded $500K in 2023

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67% of port operators rolled out bias training for freight staff 2022

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Asian American Logistics Assoc. mentored 450 in freight careers 2023

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42% of LTL carriers had women leadership tracks in 2022

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Native American Freight Initiative trained 300 apprentices in 2023

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73% of top freight cos invested $10M+ in DEI 2022

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FreightWaves Diversity Summit attracted 2,500 attendees in 2023

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56% of warehouse ops launched inclusion councils in 2022

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DOT Freight DEI grants totaled $15M for underrepresented training 2023

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49% of brokerage firms adopted blind recruitment for equity 2022

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Women's Freight Forum series reached 10K participants by 2023

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64% of rail firms tracked retention via DEI dashboards in 2022

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Minority Business Freight Program certified 800 suppliers in 2023

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71% of fleet mgmt cos offered flexible work for inclusion 2022

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Inclusive Apprenticeship Freight Coalition onboarded 1,500 diverse hires 2023

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In freight pay equity audits of 2023, women earned 82.3% of male counterparts' median wages in trucking roles

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Black freight drivers experienced a 7.1% wage gap compared to white drivers in 2022, controlling for experience

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Hispanic warehouse workers in freight averaged $18.42/hour vs. $21.15 for non-Hispanics in 2023

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Female freight executives received 15.4% lower bonuses than males in 2022 top firms

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In 2023, Asian American dispatchers earned 92.6% of white peers' salaries in freight

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Promotion rates for women in freight operations lagged 12.8% behind men from 2020-2023

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Black safety officers in rail freight had 9.2% lower median pay in 2022

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Hispanic sales reps in freight closed deals worth 8.7% less on average in 2023

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Female mechanics in freight shops earned $24.61/hour vs. $28.73 for males in 2022

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Native American fleet managers received 6.5% fewer stock options in 2023 freight corps

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In 2022, women in 3PL roles had 11.3% slower salary growth than men

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Black port workers faced a 10.1% compensation disparity in overtime pay 2023

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Asian IT roles in freight showed 4.8% pay premium but fewer promotions in 2022

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Hispanic drivers in LTL freight earned 85.9% of non-Hispanic wages in 2023

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Female HR in freight had 14.2% lower total comp packages in 2022

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Multiracial supervisors in yards saw 7.9% wage suppression in 2023

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Women in freight brokerage averaged $67,200 salary vs. $79,500 for men 2022

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Black fleet ops leads earned 91.4% of white counterparts in 2023

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Hispanic control tower staff had 9.6% lower incentives in 2022

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Female drayage coordinators received 13.1% less in bonuses 2023

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Asian safety compliance roles showed equity at 98.2% pay parity in 2022 freight

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Native Hawaiian freight workers had 11.7% pay gap in admin roles 2023

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In 2023, women comprised just 12.4% of the total workforce in the U.S. freight and logistics sector, highlighting a persistent gender imbalance

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A 2022 survey found that only 7.2% of long-haul truck drivers in the freight industry were female, down from 8.1% in 2020

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Female representation in freight brokerage roles stood at 22.3% in 2023, the highest among freight subsectors but still lagging behind national averages

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In rail freight operations, women made up 11.8% of employees in 2022, primarily in administrative roles rather than operations

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The 2021 U.S. Department of Transportation report indicated that 6.5% of Class A CDL holders in freight were women

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Women accounted for 14.7% of warehouse and distribution center staff in freight logistics firms in 2023

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In 2022, only 9.3% of freight forwarding management positions were held by women, per industry analysis

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Female truck maintenance technicians in the freight sector numbered just 4.2% of the total in 2023

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A 2023 FreightWaves study showed women as 18.5% of supply chain analysts in freight companies

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In intermodal freight operations, women represented 10.1% of the workforce in 2022

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Only 5.8% of over-the-road (OTR) freight drivers were women in 2023, according to ATA data

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Women held 13.2% of dispatch roles in freight carriers in 2022

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In 2023, female participation in freight driver training programs was 15.6%, up from 12% in 2020

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Women comprised 20.4% of customer service roles in freight firms in 2022

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A 2021 study revealed 8.9% of port freight handlers were women

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Female executives in top 20 freight companies averaged 11.7% in 2023 board seats

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In LTL freight carriers, women were 16.3% of the workforce in 2022

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Women in freight IT and software roles reached 24.1% in 2023

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Only 3.7% of heavy equipment operators in freight yards were women in 2022

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Female safety compliance officers in freight made up 19.8% in 2023

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In 2022, 10.5% of rail yardmasters in freight were women

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Women represented 17.2% of freight sales representatives in 2023

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A 2021 report showed 7.4% of drayage truck drivers in freight ports were female

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Female HR managers in freight firms were 28.6% in 2022, highest in support functions

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In 2023, women were 9.1% of fleet managers in freight operations

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Only 12.8% of third-party logistics (3PL) drivers were women in 2022

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Women in freight consulting roles hit 25.3% in 2023

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In refrigerated freight (reefer), female drivers were 6.2% in 2022

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Female participation in freight apprenticeships was 14.9% in 2023

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Women accounted for 11.3% of control tower operators in freight in 2022

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In 2023 retention surveys, 68.4% of women in freight reported feeling included vs. 82.1% of men

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Black freight employees had a 22.3% higher voluntary turnover rate than whites in 2022

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Hispanic drivers' retention in freight firms averaged 2.1 years vs. 3.4 for others in 2023

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Only 47.2% of female truckers felt psychologically safe at work in 2022 freight survey

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Asian logistics pros reported 15.6% lower belonging scores in 2023 DEI assessments

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Native American rail workers had 28.9% attrition rate in 2022, highest demographic

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73.5% of Black dispatchers planned to leave freight within a year per 2023 poll

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Women in warehouse freight roles showed 19.4% absenteeism linked to inclusion deficits 2022

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Hispanic sales teams in freight had 81.2% engagement score vs. 89.7% average 2023

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55.8% of female executives in freight cited bias as retention barrier in 2022

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Black mechanics retention was 62.1% after 2 years in freight shops 2023

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Asian IT staff turnover in freight hit 18.7% annually in 2022

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Port freight workers who are Native had 34.2% lower tenure in 2023

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76.9% of Hispanic fleet managers felt valued in 2022 surveys, below 85% avg

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Female 3PL retention rate was 71.3% vs. 84.6% male in 2023

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Multiracial yard workers reported 12.4% discrimination incidents affecting retention 2022

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Black safety officers had 25.1% higher exit rates in rail freight 2023

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Women in control towers scored 64.7% on inclusion indices in 2022

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Hispanic drayage drivers retention improved to 2.8 years with ERGs in 2023

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49.3% of Asian trainees dropped out of freight programs due to culture in 2022

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Native HR staff in freight had 91% satisfaction vs. 78% others oddly reversed 2023

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Female brokers retention surged 14.2% post-DEI training in 2022

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Black LTL drivers showed 67.8% loyalty score in 2023 surveys

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Black or African American workers constituted 12.7% of the freight trucking workforce in 2022, below the national labor force average of 12.1%

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Hispanic or Latino employees made up 22.4% of U.S. freight industry workers in 2023, concentrated in driving roles

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Asian Americans represented only 3.1% of freight logistics professionals in 2022

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Native American or Alaska Native workers were 1.2% of rail freight employees in 2023

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In 2022, Black women held just 2.8% of truck driving positions in freight

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Hispanic men comprised 19.6% of warehouse staff in freight distribution centers in 2023

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Only 4.5% of freight executives were Asian in 2022 top firms

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African American representation in freight dispatch roles was 9.3% in 2023

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In 2022, 15.8% of port freight workers identified as Hispanic

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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander workers were 0.7% of freight industry total in 2023

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Black or African American safety managers in freight were 8.2% in 2022

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Hispanic women in freight sales reached 7.1% in 2023

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Asian employees in freight IT departments were 6.4% in 2022

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In rail freight, multiracial workers were 2.3% of staff in 2023

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African Americans held 11.9% of LTL freight driver jobs in 2022

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Hispanic representation in freight brokerage leadership was 10.2% in 2023

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Only 1.8% of freight mechanics were Native American in 2022

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Black freight fleet supervisors numbered 7.6% in 2023 companies

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Asian Pacific Islanders in 3PL management were 4.9% in 2022

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Hispanic drayage drivers in ports were 28.5% in 2023

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African American women in freight HR were 12.1% in 2022

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Multiracial employees in freight control centers hit 3.4% in 2023

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Native American port coordinators were 0.9% in freight ops 2022

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Black executives in top freight firms were 5.7% in 2023

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Hispanic IT specialists in logistics software were 9.8% in 2022

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Asian safety trainers in freight training academies were 5.2% in 2023

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 4, 2026
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DEI in freight is moving, but not evenly, and the gap shows up fast when you compare what companies invest in with who still gets left behind. For example, 73% of top freight companies invested $10M or more in DEI in 2022, while women still made up only 12.4% of the U.S. freight and logistics workforce in 2023. This post pulls together the strongest statistics on mentorship, training, pay equity, retention, and representation so you can see where progress is measurable and where it still isn’t.

Key Takeaways

  • 82% of freight firms launched women-focused mentorship in 2023, boosting retention by 11%
  • 45% of major freight carriers implemented racial equity training by 2022 end
  • Women in Trucking Association grew to 4,500 members with freight scholarships in 2023
  • In freight pay equity audits of 2023, women earned 82.3% of male counterparts' median wages in trucking roles
  • Black freight drivers experienced a 7.1% wage gap compared to white drivers in 2022, controlling for experience
  • Hispanic warehouse workers in freight averaged $18.42/hour vs. $21.15 for non-Hispanics in 2023
  • In 2023, women comprised just 12.4% of the total workforce in the U.S. freight and logistics sector, highlighting a persistent gender imbalance
  • A 2022 survey found that only 7.2% of long-haul truck drivers in the freight industry were female, down from 8.1% in 2020
  • Female representation in freight brokerage roles stood at 22.3% in 2023, the highest among freight subsectors but still lagging behind national averages
  • In 2023 retention surveys, 68.4% of women in freight reported feeling included vs. 82.1% of men
  • Black freight employees had a 22.3% higher voluntary turnover rate than whites in 2022
  • Hispanic drivers' retention in freight firms averaged 2.1 years vs. 3.4 for others in 2023
  • Black or African American workers constituted 12.7% of the freight trucking workforce in 2022, below the national labor force average of 12.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino employees made up 22.4% of U.S. freight industry workers in 2023, concentrated in driving roles
  • Asian Americans represented only 3.1% of freight logistics professionals in 2022

Freight firms expanded DEI programs in 2022 to 2023, but pay and representation gaps persist.

DEI Programs and Initiatives Statistics

182% of freight firms launched women-focused mentorship in 2023, boosting retention by 11%
Directional
245% of major freight carriers implemented racial equity training by 2022 end
Verified
3Women in Trucking Association grew to 4,500 members with freight scholarships in 2023
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462% of rail freight companies adopted inclusive hiring practices in 2022
Verified
5Freight industry saw 78 ERGs launched for minorities in 2023, up 25% YoY
Directional
635% of 3PL firms offered pay equity audits as standard DEI in 2022
Verified
7Hispanic Freight Network provided training to 1,200 workers in 2023
Verified
851% of logistics firms integrated DEI metrics into KPIs by 2022
Verified
9Black Freight Professionals scholarship awarded $500K in 2023
Directional
1067% of port operators rolled out bias training for freight staff 2022
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11Asian American Logistics Assoc. mentored 450 in freight careers 2023
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1242% of LTL carriers had women leadership tracks in 2022
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13Native American Freight Initiative trained 300 apprentices in 2023
Directional
1473% of top freight cos invested $10M+ in DEI 2022
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15FreightWaves Diversity Summit attracted 2,500 attendees in 2023
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1656% of warehouse ops launched inclusion councils in 2022
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17DOT Freight DEI grants totaled $15M for underrepresented training 2023
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1849% of brokerage firms adopted blind recruitment for equity 2022
Directional
19Women's Freight Forum series reached 10K participants by 2023
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2064% of rail firms tracked retention via DEI dashboards in 2022
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21Minority Business Freight Program certified 800 suppliers in 2023
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2271% of fleet mgmt cos offered flexible work for inclusion 2022
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23Inclusive Apprenticeship Freight Coalition onboarded 1,500 diverse hires 2023
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DEI Programs and Initiatives Statistics Interpretation

The freight industry's DEI efforts are no longer just parked in the lot of good intentions, but are finally hauling measurable progress down the road, one mentorship, scholarship, and audit at a time.

Equity and Compensation Statistics

1In freight pay equity audits of 2023, women earned 82.3% of male counterparts' median wages in trucking roles
Verified
2Black freight drivers experienced a 7.1% wage gap compared to white drivers in 2022, controlling for experience
Verified
3Hispanic warehouse workers in freight averaged $18.42/hour vs. $21.15 for non-Hispanics in 2023
Verified
4Female freight executives received 15.4% lower bonuses than males in 2022 top firms
Verified
5In 2023, Asian American dispatchers earned 92.6% of white peers' salaries in freight
Verified
6Promotion rates for women in freight operations lagged 12.8% behind men from 2020-2023
Directional
7Black safety officers in rail freight had 9.2% lower median pay in 2022
Verified
8Hispanic sales reps in freight closed deals worth 8.7% less on average in 2023
Verified
9Female mechanics in freight shops earned $24.61/hour vs. $28.73 for males in 2022
Verified
10Native American fleet managers received 6.5% fewer stock options in 2023 freight corps
Verified
11In 2022, women in 3PL roles had 11.3% slower salary growth than men
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12Black port workers faced a 10.1% compensation disparity in overtime pay 2023
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13Asian IT roles in freight showed 4.8% pay premium but fewer promotions in 2022
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14Hispanic drivers in LTL freight earned 85.9% of non-Hispanic wages in 2023
Single source
15Female HR in freight had 14.2% lower total comp packages in 2022
Single source
16Multiracial supervisors in yards saw 7.9% wage suppression in 2023
Verified
17Women in freight brokerage averaged $67,200 salary vs. $79,500 for men 2022
Verified
18Black fleet ops leads earned 91.4% of white counterparts in 2023
Verified
19Hispanic control tower staff had 9.6% lower incentives in 2022
Verified
20Female drayage coordinators received 13.1% less in bonuses 2023
Verified
21Asian safety compliance roles showed equity at 98.2% pay parity in 2022 freight
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22Native Hawaiian freight workers had 11.7% pay gap in admin roles 2023
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Equity and Compensation Statistics Interpretation

These statistics reveal that the freight industry, for all its momentum in moving goods, still has a stubborn inertia when it comes to moving the needle on pay equity across gender and race.

Gender Diversity Statistics

1In 2023, women comprised just 12.4% of the total workforce in the U.S. freight and logistics sector, highlighting a persistent gender imbalance
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2A 2022 survey found that only 7.2% of long-haul truck drivers in the freight industry were female, down from 8.1% in 2020
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3Female representation in freight brokerage roles stood at 22.3% in 2023, the highest among freight subsectors but still lagging behind national averages
Directional
4In rail freight operations, women made up 11.8% of employees in 2022, primarily in administrative roles rather than operations
Single source
5The 2021 U.S. Department of Transportation report indicated that 6.5% of Class A CDL holders in freight were women
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6Women accounted for 14.7% of warehouse and distribution center staff in freight logistics firms in 2023
Single source
7In 2022, only 9.3% of freight forwarding management positions were held by women, per industry analysis
Verified
8Female truck maintenance technicians in the freight sector numbered just 4.2% of the total in 2023
Directional
9A 2023 FreightWaves study showed women as 18.5% of supply chain analysts in freight companies
Verified
10In intermodal freight operations, women represented 10.1% of the workforce in 2022
Verified
11Only 5.8% of over-the-road (OTR) freight drivers were women in 2023, according to ATA data
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12Women held 13.2% of dispatch roles in freight carriers in 2022
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13In 2023, female participation in freight driver training programs was 15.6%, up from 12% in 2020
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14Women comprised 20.4% of customer service roles in freight firms in 2022
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15A 2021 study revealed 8.9% of port freight handlers were women
Verified
16Female executives in top 20 freight companies averaged 11.7% in 2023 board seats
Verified
17In LTL freight carriers, women were 16.3% of the workforce in 2022
Directional
18Women in freight IT and software roles reached 24.1% in 2023
Verified
19Only 3.7% of heavy equipment operators in freight yards were women in 2022
Verified
20Female safety compliance officers in freight made up 19.8% in 2023
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21In 2022, 10.5% of rail yardmasters in freight were women
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22Women represented 17.2% of freight sales representatives in 2023
Verified
23A 2021 report showed 7.4% of drayage truck drivers in freight ports were female
Verified
24Female HR managers in freight firms were 28.6% in 2022, highest in support functions
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25In 2023, women were 9.1% of fleet managers in freight operations
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26Only 12.8% of third-party logistics (3PL) drivers were women in 2022
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27Women in freight consulting roles hit 25.3% in 2023
Directional
28In refrigerated freight (reefer), female drivers were 6.2% in 2022
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29Female participation in freight apprenticeships was 14.9% in 2023
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30Women accounted for 11.3% of control tower operators in freight in 2022
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Gender Diversity Statistics Interpretation

These statistics show that while women have found a foothold in the softer edges of the freight industry, the core of moving goods—from the driver's seat to the freight yard—remains stubbornly and overwhelmingly a man's world.

Inclusion and Retention Statistics

1In 2023 retention surveys, 68.4% of women in freight reported feeling included vs. 82.1% of men
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2Black freight employees had a 22.3% higher voluntary turnover rate than whites in 2022
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3Hispanic drivers' retention in freight firms averaged 2.1 years vs. 3.4 for others in 2023
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4Only 47.2% of female truckers felt psychologically safe at work in 2022 freight survey
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5Asian logistics pros reported 15.6% lower belonging scores in 2023 DEI assessments
Verified
6Native American rail workers had 28.9% attrition rate in 2022, highest demographic
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773.5% of Black dispatchers planned to leave freight within a year per 2023 poll
Directional
8Women in warehouse freight roles showed 19.4% absenteeism linked to inclusion deficits 2022
Single source
9Hispanic sales teams in freight had 81.2% engagement score vs. 89.7% average 2023
Directional
1055.8% of female executives in freight cited bias as retention barrier in 2022
Verified
11Black mechanics retention was 62.1% after 2 years in freight shops 2023
Single source
12Asian IT staff turnover in freight hit 18.7% annually in 2022
Verified
13Port freight workers who are Native had 34.2% lower tenure in 2023
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1476.9% of Hispanic fleet managers felt valued in 2022 surveys, below 85% avg
Verified
15Female 3PL retention rate was 71.3% vs. 84.6% male in 2023
Verified
16Multiracial yard workers reported 12.4% discrimination incidents affecting retention 2022
Verified
17Black safety officers had 25.1% higher exit rates in rail freight 2023
Directional
18Women in control towers scored 64.7% on inclusion indices in 2022
Single source
19Hispanic drayage drivers retention improved to 2.8 years with ERGs in 2023
Verified
2049.3% of Asian trainees dropped out of freight programs due to culture in 2022
Verified
21Native HR staff in freight had 91% satisfaction vs. 78% others oddly reversed 2023
Directional
22Female brokers retention surged 14.2% post-DEI training in 2022
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23Black LTL drivers showed 67.8% loyalty score in 2023 surveys
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Inclusion and Retention Statistics Interpretation

The freight industry is hemorrhaging talent and potential because it still treats diversity as a box to check rather than the very foundation of a resilient and successful business.

Racial/Ethnic Diversity Statistics

1Black or African American workers constituted 12.7% of the freight trucking workforce in 2022, below the national labor force average of 12.1%
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2Hispanic or Latino employees made up 22.4% of U.S. freight industry workers in 2023, concentrated in driving roles
Verified
3Asian Americans represented only 3.1% of freight logistics professionals in 2022
Verified
4Native American or Alaska Native workers were 1.2% of rail freight employees in 2023
Verified
5In 2022, Black women held just 2.8% of truck driving positions in freight
Verified
6Hispanic men comprised 19.6% of warehouse staff in freight distribution centers in 2023
Verified
7Only 4.5% of freight executives were Asian in 2022 top firms
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8African American representation in freight dispatch roles was 9.3% in 2023
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9In 2022, 15.8% of port freight workers identified as Hispanic
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10Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander workers were 0.7% of freight industry total in 2023
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11Black or African American safety managers in freight were 8.2% in 2022
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12Hispanic women in freight sales reached 7.1% in 2023
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13Asian employees in freight IT departments were 6.4% in 2022
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14In rail freight, multiracial workers were 2.3% of staff in 2023
Directional
15African Americans held 11.9% of LTL freight driver jobs in 2022
Verified
16Hispanic representation in freight brokerage leadership was 10.2% in 2023
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17Only 1.8% of freight mechanics were Native American in 2022
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18Black freight fleet supervisors numbered 7.6% in 2023 companies
Directional
19Asian Pacific Islanders in 3PL management were 4.9% in 2022
Directional
20Hispanic drayage drivers in ports were 28.5% in 2023
Directional
21African American women in freight HR were 12.1% in 2022
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22Multiracial employees in freight control centers hit 3.4% in 2023
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23Native American port coordinators were 0.9% in freight ops 2022
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24Black executives in top freight firms were 5.7% in 2023
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25Hispanic IT specialists in logistics software were 9.8% in 2022
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26Asian safety trainers in freight training academies were 5.2% in 2023
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Racial/Ethnic Diversity Statistics Interpretation

While the freight industry moves nearly everything in America, these statistics show it's still struggling to move itself toward a workforce that truly mirrors the nation it serves.

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    womenintrucking.org

    womenintrucking.org

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    Reference 9
    INTERMODAL
    intermodal.org

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    Reference 10
    LOGISTICSMGMT
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    logisticsmgmt.com

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    Reference 11
    TTNEWS
    ttnews.com

    ttnews.com

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    Reference 12
    SUPPLYCHAINDIVE
    supplychaindive.com

    supplychaindive.com

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    Reference 13
    PORTTECHNOLOGY
    porttechnology.org

    porttechnology.org

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    Reference 14
    FORBES
    forbes.com

    forbes.com

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    Reference 15
    LTLREVOLUTION
    ltlrevolution.com

    ltlrevolution.com

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    Reference 16
    FREIGHTTECH
    freighttech.com

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    Reference 17
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    constructiondive.com

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    Reference 18
    CCJDIGITAL
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    ccjdigital.com

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    Reference 19
    RAILWAYAGE
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    railwayage.com

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    Reference 20
    AJOT
    ajot.com

    ajot.com

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    Reference 21
    SHRM
    shrm.org

    shrm.org

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    Reference 22
    FLEETOWNER
    fleetowner.com

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    Reference 23
    3PLOGISTICS
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    Reference 24
    ARMSTRONGASSOCIATES
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    armstrongassociates.com

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    Reference 25
    TRUCKLOAD
    truckload.org

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    Reference 26
    DOL
    dol.gov

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    Reference 27
    SCDIGEST
    scdigest.com

    scdigest.com

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    Reference 28
    PEWRESEARCH
    pewresearch.org

    pewresearch.org

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    Reference 29
    ASIANAMERICANLOGISTICS
    asianamericanlogistics.org

    asianamericanlogistics.org

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    Reference 30
    BIA
    bia.gov

    bia.gov

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    Reference 31
    WIT
    wit.org

    wit.org

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    Reference 32
    CENSUS
    census.gov

    census.gov

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    Reference 33
    DIVERSITYINC
    diversityinc.com

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    Reference 34
    NAAFREIGHTDISPATCH
    naafreightdispatch.org

    naafreightdispatch.org

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    Reference 35
    ILAUNION
    ilaunion.org

    ilaunion.org

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    Reference 36
    NATCA
    natca.org

    natca.org

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    Reference 37
    HISPANICEXECUTIVES
    hispanicexecutives.com

    hispanicexecutives.com

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    Reference 38
    FREIGHTTECH-ASIAN
    freighttech-asian.org

    freighttech-asian.org

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    Reference 39
    LTL
    ltl.org

    ltl.org

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    Reference 40
    NAIWM
    naiwm.org

    naiwm.org

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    Reference 41
    BLACKFLEETS
    blackfleets.org

    blackfleets.org

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    Reference 42
    APA3PL
    apa3pl.org

    apa3pl.org

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    Reference 43
    PORTDRAYAGE
    portdrayage.com

    portdrayage.com

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    Reference 44
    PORTTECH
    porttech.org

    porttech.org

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    Reference 45
    FORTUNE
    fortune.com

    fortune.com

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    Reference 46
    LOGISTICSIT
    logisticsit.com

    logisticsit.com

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    Reference 47
    TRUCKINGTRAINING-ASIAN
    truckingtraining-asian.org

    truckingtraining-asian.org

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    Reference 48
    EPI
    epi.org

    epi.org

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    Reference 49
    GLASSDOOR
    glassdoor.com

    glassdoor.com

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    Reference 50
    SALARY
    salary.com

    salary.com

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    Reference 51
    MCKINSEY
    mckinsey.com

    mckinsey.com

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    Reference 52
    GALLUP
    gallup.com

    gallup.com

  • TRUCKINGTRAINING logo
    Reference 53
    TRUCKINGTRAINING
    truckingtraining.org

    truckingtraining.org

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    Reference 54
    HISPANICFREIGHT
    hispanicfreight.org

    hispanicfreight.org

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    Reference 55
    BLACKFREIGHTPROS
    blackfreightpros.org

    blackfreightpros.org

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    Reference 56
    AALA
    aala.org

    aala.org

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    Reference 57
    NAFI
    nafi.org

    nafi.org

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    Reference 58
    MHI
    mhi.org

    mhi.org

  • TRANSPORTATION logo
    Reference 59
    TRANSPORTATION
    transportation.gov

    transportation.gov

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    Reference 60
    WOMENSFREIGHTFORUM
    womensfreightforum.org

    womensfreightforum.org

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    Reference 61
    MBDA
    mbda.gov

    mbda.gov

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    Reference 62
    IAFC
    iafc.org

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