Rolling Strong and Women In Trucking Announce Competition Winners
Health and wellness platform provider and nonprofit association reward women drivers for efforts to improve lifestyle choices
Riverside, Mo. – (Trailer Technician) – Rolling Strong, the provider of health and wellness programs for transportation companies and their drivers, as well as owner-operators, and Women In Trucking, Inc., established to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, today announced the winners of their Women Driving Wellness competition.
More than 30 drivers took part in the competition held during the month of February by logging nutrition, fitness, hydration, sleep, and coaching sessions in the Rolling Strong mobile app. The participants competed against each other for most points accumulated and a chance to win prizes.
“Our mission is to bring better health and wellness to our industry’s drivers which will, in turn, keep them on the job,” said Stephen Kane, president of Rolling Strong. “This competition with gave everyone the chance to see that when you have an easy tool such as the Rolling Strong app that supports eating well, keeping hydrated, getting enough sleep, and exercising, it all comes together in an enjoyable and friendly environment. We appreciate the support of our partner, Women in Trucking, and its leadership in advocating for driver wellness.”
The first place winner of the Women Driving Wellness competition was Dolores Thigpen Guerra from Mesilla Valley Transportation who received a Garmin Forerunner 45 running watch and fitness tracker. “The Women in Trucking competition encourages us to stay active, which keeps us young,” she said. “I like that it helps motivate us during the competition.”
Second place in the competition went to Diane Wadsworth of Hermann Services, who received a Fitbit Versa 2 fitness tracker and a smartwatch. “The competition is fun and it kept me very motivated to keep going,” she stated. “Being in the competition reminds me to get my steps in every single day and makes me want to really try harder and watch myself advance in points. I also like that this is a women’s only competition because it makes it more enjoyable.”
The third place winner in the competition and the recipient of a Garmin Forerunner 35 smartwatch and fitness tracker was Donna White of Hermann Services.
Rounding out the top five points earners in the Women Driving Wellness competition were Michelle Johnson of United Transport and Sherri Brumbaugh of Garner Trucking. All five winners also received Women In Trucking stocking hats and socks.
“As part of our effort to support the industry’s mission to retain and attract drivers, we strongly advocate for ways to improve their fitness and health,” said Ellen Voie, president and CEO of Women In Trucking. “We have enjoyed hosting competitions with Rolling Strong over the last few years and have seen the resulting growing enthusiasm and positive health benefits for drivers.”
About Women In Trucking Association, Inc.
Women In Trucking, Inc. is a nonprofit association established to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments and minimize obstacles faced by women working in the trucking industry. Membership is not limited to women, as 17 percent of its members are men who support the mission. Women In Trucking is supported by its members and the generosity of Gold Level Partners: Amazon, Arrow Truck Sales, BMO Transportation Finance, Daimler Trucks North America, Expediter Services, FedEx Freight, Great Dane, J.B. Hunt Transport, Michelin North America, Penske Transportation Solutions, PACCAR, Ryder System, Walmart, and Waste Management. Follow WIT on Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn. For more information, visit www.womenintrucking.org or call 888-464-9482.
About Rolling Strong
The provider of driver wellness programs for transportation companies and their drivers and owner-operators, Rolling Strong promotes behavior change and provides support in the areas of Nutrition, Fitness, Sleep, Stress Management and Weight Management. Driven by its mission to reverse the declining health of America’s CDL Drivers and get them home safely, the company offers in-terminal and on-the-road solutions that target health improvement. Its customizable programs include the Rolling Strong App for drivers and administrative reporting capabilities to help carriers and drivers improve compliance with CDL medical requirements and to implement and manage their wellness initiatives. For more information, visit www.rollingstrong.com.