Attracting more women to trucking — and keeping them — has long been a goal, not just to help fill driver and technician shortages, but to bring in new perspectives and strengthen company culture.

The truck-driver shortage is at an all-time high. The industry may have 160,000 jobs to fill by 2030. More women are getting into trucking, encouraged by online communities and engineering advances.

While survey results of female truckers can vary, a common concern raised by respondents focuses on safety and respect, though that concern can shift depending on the situation. A recent survey ...