Women Who Drive Change: Ladda Hawkins of AAWTA

In this powerful episode of That’s Delivered, Trucking Ray speaks with Ladda Love Hawkins, Vice President of Community Engagement for the African-American Women Trucking Association (AAWTA), about the intersection of insurance, advocacy, and inclusion in the trucking industry.Ladda shares how a question during COVID shifted her career from traditional insurance to risk management in trucking, and how that moment led to her purpose: building opportunity and support systems for African-American women in transportation.You’ll hear about:How proper risk management can protect carriers before they file DOT paperworkThe mission and impact of AAWTA in truckingHow scholarships, youth mentorship, and workforce development are shaping the next generationTurning grief into leadership and advocacyWhy clean safety scores impact insurance rates more than most realizeHow allies of all backgrounds can get involvedWhether you’re a woman in trucking, a fleet owner looking to support DEI, or a solo driver building your business, this episode delivers insight, strategy, and real talk about success in trucking today.Subscribe to That’s Delivered — your go-to trucking podcast for real conversations that move the industry forward. Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Click here to join the conversation!Promo code: TR104U Get your discount for Truck Parking Club click: hereSupport the showNeed help finding the perfect truck seat? Let us find one for you! Call 269-692-5770, email: [email protected] ,or fill out form and use code TR104U.Get your Trucking Ray merch to show that you roll with Trucking Ray and That’s Delivered Podcast!  click: here