Tiffany Hanna, professional driver and trainer at Prime, Inc., is now an owner-operator thanks to the Women In Trucking Association and Arrow Truck Sales.
Hanna is the winner of a 2014 Volvo VNL670. She was selected from the applicants who submitted an essay on the importance of attracting more women into the trucking industry.
“Women need to know they can be successful in trucking and can do the job just as well, IF not better, than a man,” Hanna wrote. She has been an advocate for female drivers at Prime, Inc. and serves on the Prime Driver Advisory Board. She is also active with the Highway Diamonds celebration hosted by Prime, Inc. annually to honor their female drivers.
Hanna is a U.S. Navy Veteran, and the mother of 5 children. She resides in St. Peters, Missouri. She has been at Prime, Inc. since 2014 and a trainer for the past four years.
In addition to the 2014 Volvo VNL670 from Arrow Trucks Sales, she received an extensive list of products from WIT member companies, including:
ATBS: One year “RumbleStrip Essentials” financial services, valued at $700
Belmor: Gift certificate: Bug Screen, Winterfront, Hood Shield, Side Window Deflector, valued at $560
Blue Beacon Truck Washes: Blue Beacon tractor wash/Rain-x service each month, valued at $600+
Citadel Fleet Safety: Citadel Kit and 24 Months service, valued at $600
Drivewyze: Lifetime subscription to Drivewyze Pre Clear Weigh Station Bypass Service (Value: Unlimited)
FlowBelow: Tractor AeroKit™ wheel fairings and wheel covers, valued at $2,135
Michelin: 10 BF Goodrich tires, valued at $4,500
National Truck Protection: One year/120k mile engine warranty, valued at $2,950
The truck, donated by Arrow Truck Sales, is valued at $55,000.
Total prize value is $75,125.
WIT President/CEO Ellen Voie announced the winner on March 24, 2018 during the 9th annual “Salute to Women Behind the Wheel,” at the Mid-America Trucking Show at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky.
“We are thrilled to hand over the keys to Tiffany, who has been an advocate for women in the trucking industry by mentoring and supporting the women and men at Prime, Inc.,” said Voie. “This is truly the chance of a lifetime, thanks to Arrow Truck Sales and their very generous donation,” Voie added.
Jim Stevenson, Arrow Director of National Accounts, also serves on the Women In Trucking Board of Directors. “Arrow has long been supportive of equality and diversity efforts within the trucking industry,” said Stevenson, “and we appreciate this opportunity to award Tiffany with this late model Volvo truck to support her success as an owner-operator.”
