Women’s Coalition of ITA (WCITA)

WOMEN’S COALITION OF THE ILLINOIS TRUCKING ASSOCIATION

WHO ARE WE?

The Women’s Coalition of the ITA (WCITA) was created by passionate female leaders in the trucking industry. We were established in 2021 with the assistance of the Illinois Trucking Association. Our purpose is to inspire, mentor and encourage women in the trucking industry. WCITA looks towards building a network that offers support, education, professional relationships, and to empowHER other industry women to become the bestversions of themselves.

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WCITA Event Schedule

January 15:
Zoom Luncheon 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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February 14:
Southern Chapter - In Person

March 14:
Northern Chapter - Insurance topics (zoom)

April 8:
ITA SMC

April 16:
Zoom Luncheon 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

May 16:
Southern Chapter - In Person

June 13:
Northern Chapter - Insurance Topics (zoom)

July 16:
Zoom Luncheon 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

August 15:
Southern Chapter - In Person

September 22-24:
ITA Annual Meeting

October 15:
Zoom Luncheon 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

November:
Holiday Kickoff

December 12:
Northern Chapter - Insurance Topics (zoom)

WCITA is excited to offer a special opportunity for our valued members to enhance their knowledge and bring valuable insights back to their companies.

We’ve arranged for Britany Maddux, Vice President of Transportation Operations at Assured Partners, to be our guest speaker at three events. Britany will cover valuable topics, with a focus on both career growth and practical insurance and safety insights for the transportation industry.

Location: Zoom (link to be provided upon registration) watch the ITA safety newsletters on Wednesday and the WCITA link on the ITA website, more information will be provided as we get closer.

Each meeting will be on the following dates, with the proposed topics below:

March 14th

You and Your Road to Success: Career guidance and industry insights.
Assured Partners and What They do: An overview of Assured Partners and its role in transportation insurance.
Best Practices in Insurance.

June 13th

How Carriers Can Save on Insurance: Cost-saving strategies for carriers.
What Insurance Companies Are Looking at When Quoting a Carrier: Understanding the evaluation process.

December 12th

CAB Report Review: A guide to the CAB report, its purpose, and significance.
Scheduled vs. Any Auto Policy: Differences and when to consider each.

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Acknowledge: $300

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS & FOUNDERS

Dana Achartz, Chairwoman

Safety Director
Commercial Transport, Inc.

BIO

Certified Director of Safety
Certified Driver Trainer

Dana has been in the trucking industry as a safety professional for over 15 years. Growing up in Minnesota, she was exposed to the industry from a young age through her father and grandfather’s careers. Her professional pathway led her to relocate to Southern Illinois approximately 5 years ago, and she is the Director of Safety Director at Commercial Transport, Inc. Dana is extremely passionate about safety and loves the trucking industry! Dana’s hope is that somewhere throughout her career at least one life will have been impacted and possibly saved through her safety training, education and awareness.

Neringa Mickutel, Treasurer

Safety Director
Cadence Premier Logisitics

BIO

Certified Director of Safety
Certified Driver Trainer

Neringa began her career in the transportation industry in 2010 as a Compliance Specialist. Being surrounded by professionals who were dedicated and passionate about the industry, inspired her to expand her knowledge in trucking and become a better leader. Neringa began to focus on safety, driver education and training.
Neringa enjoys networking, volunteering and sharing her knowledge to improve driver's and public safety.

Linda Blisset, Advisor

Director of Safety
Illinois Trucking Association

BIO

Certified Director of Safety
Certified Driver Trainer

Linda has been surrounded by people in the transportation industry since she can remember. It was the influence of those as to why the trucking industry is her passion.
Wanting to be involved in the safety and regulations part of the trucking industry, Linda began to drive a semi OTR. It was important to her that she learned from the ground up.
Linda has been in the role of the Director of Safety for nearly 20 years. She has proven excellance in having won numerous high-honored ATA Safety Awards, being a yearly speaker & leader on national conferences and is a tenured credited NATMI educator.

Vilma Kuprescenko, Social Media Director

Safety Director
Unlimited Carrier, Inc.

BIO

Certified Director of Safety
Certified Driver Trainer

Vilma enjoy using her skills learned over 10 year of experience to contribute to the safety improvements at Unlimited Carrier. She is a powerful force in the workplace and uses her positive attitude and tireless energy to encourage the UC Group team and drivers to work hard and succeed. Vilma is inspired daily by her husband, a professional OTR driver and Owner Operator and their three kids.

Courtney Cook, Public Communications Director

Safety Director
Jung Truck Service, Inc.

BIO

Certified Director of Safety
Certified Driver Trainer

Courtney is the Safety Director at Jung Truck Service, Inc. for the last 4 years. Growing up in the family business, trucking is all she knew. She watched her grandpa, dad, and uncle grow Jung Truck Service, Inc. and knew from an early age that this was her future too. Courtney’s passion lies in building up their professional drivers and educating the public on the industry.

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Women’s Coalition of ITA (WCITA)

WOMEN’S COALITION OF THE ILLINOIS TRUCKING ASSOCIATION

WCITA Event Schedule

BECOME A SPONSOR

Pass the Torch: $5,000

EmpowHER $2,500

Lead by Example: $1,000

Believe: $500

Acknowledge: $300