Bridging the Barriers: Empowering Women in Trucking with Shelley Walker In this episode of the Lead Pedal Podcast, we sit down with Shelley Walker, founder of the Women's Trucking Federation of Canada. Shelley shares the latest updates on the upcoming Bridging the Barriers event happening this September, diving into the vital work being done to support, empower, and create new opportunities for women truck drivers right across Canada. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on industry growth, mentorship, and building a more inclusive trucking community. Support Women in Canadian Trucking With WTFC The Women's Trucking Federation of Canada (WTFC) is building a stronger, safer, and more inclusive trucking industry. We champion women and underrepresented groups, expand career pathways, and advocate for drivers as skilled professionals who deserve respect, recognition, and safe working conditions. Our mission is to: 👩🎓Elevate Standards — modernizing training, credentialing, and professional development across the industry 🛡️Promote Safety — leading public awareness campaigns and tackling the real-world safety challenges drivers face 👥Build Community — fostering mentorship, retention, and allyship across fleets, terminals, classrooms, and boardrooms By uniting drivers, industry leaders, and allies, WTFC is reshaping Canadian trucking where equity, safety, and professionalism aren't goals, they're the baseline. Learn more about WTFC and their Bridging The Barriers Events at www.wtfc.ca Women's Trucking Federation of Canada (WTFC) is a national non‑profit advancing safety, opportunity, and inclusion across the trucking sector. We empower women, engage youth, and unite drivers, technicians, trainers, executi At Bison – They Put Safety First! Bison's "Right to Decide" Policy gives every Driver their ultimate protection. 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Learn about the trucking benefits and salaries as a professional truck driver through interviews and tips related to the North American Trucking Industry. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a Canadian based trucking podcast focused on trucking in Ontario, Canada. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST- The show is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartradio, and other popular podcast platforms. Thanks for listening! The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers talks all things trucking for people in the transportation industry helping them improve their business and careers. Interviews with industry professionals and truck drivers, trucking equipment information, event coverage, and other features on the industry are meant to be helpful for truck drivers and those in transportation. The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers has main episodes released every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with bonus material on other days. 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If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on your favourite podcast platform. www.theleadpedalpodcast.com Join The Lead Pedal Fan Club where are loyal fans get first chance at specials, discounts on merchandise and much more.The club is free to join and you can learn more at www.theleadpedalfanclub.com LISTEN TO LEAD PEDAL RADIO with music and entertainment with a trucking theme at www.LeadPedalRadio.com ves, and male allies to build a modern, resilient, and diverse industry. Since 2016, we've grown into a powerful network grounded in mentorship, advocacy, and real‑world impact — because this is not just an organization, it's a community. The Women's Trucking Federation of Canada (WTFC) is a national non‑profit advancing safety, opportunity, and inclusion across the trucking sector. We empower women, engage youth, and unite drivers, technicians, trainers, executives, and male allies to build a modern, resilient, and diverse industry. Since 2016, we've grown into a powerful network grounded in mentorship, advocacy, and real‑world impact — because this is not just an organization, it's a community. The Women's Trucking Federation of Canada (WTFC) is a national non‑profit advancing safety, opportunity, and inclusion across the trucking sector. We empower women, engage youth, and unite drivers, technicians, trainers, executives, and male allies to build a modern, resilient, and diverse industry. Since 2016, we've grown into a powerful network grounded in mentorship, advocacy, and real‑world impact — because this is not just an organization, it's a community.
