Spotlight on the Finalists

The three finalists for 2026 bring a wide range of experience and achievements:

Eileen Dabrowski — Founder and CEO, Apex Tide Consulting

Dabrowski established Apex Tide Consulting in 2025 to help transportation and logistics companies strengthen leadership teams and improve organizational performance. Her experience spans sales, marketing, learning and development, and strategic planning. Before founding Apex Tide, she held leadership roles at private and publicly traded transportation companies where she built training programs, led key initiatives, and contributed to enterprise growth. Dabrowski has received industry recognition, including the DEI Pioneer Award, Leading Lady in Logistics, and TMSA Member of the Year. She continues to influence the industry through consulting, speaking engagements, and active participation in logistics associations.

Aurélie Doucette — Vice President of Dedicated Contract Carriage Operations, Penske Logistics

Doucette has more than twenty years of logistics experience and currently manages dedicated contract carriage operations for Penske Logistics. She moved from France to pursue an MBA at the University of Missouri-Saint Louis and began her career at Transfreight in 2001. Over time, she advanced into leadership roles overseeing multiple accounts. After Penske acquired Transfreight in 2015, Doucette continued to shape operations across all product lines. She focuses on mentorship, customer relationship management, and team development. Doucette also serves as executive champion for Penske’s Women’s Business Resource Group and has received the President’s Award twice.

Erin Mitchell — Chief Operating Officer, YMX Logistics

Mitchell joined YMX Logistics in 2024 to lead yard and trucking operations as well as human resources, IT, customer success, engineering, fleet safety, and maintenance. She brings over twenty years of experience from Kraft Heinz, where she managed logistics across more than one hundred warehouses and five North American distribution networks. At YMX, Mitchell focuses on modernizing outsourced yard operations and improving safety, sustainability, and overall performance. She is a strong advocate for expanding opportunities for women. More than half of recent leadership hires at YMX have been women. Her awards include Supply Chain Pros to Know 2026, Women in Supply Chain Award Trailblazers, Global Trade Magazine’s Women in Logistics list, and WIT’s Top Women to Watch in Transportation.

Why This Award Matters

The Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award honors professionals who combine operational expertise, leadership, and strategic vision. Finalists are chosen based on their accomplishments, mentorship, and measurable contributions to the logistics and transportation industry. This year’s group reflects a mix of consulting expertise, operational leadership, and innovative strategies that continue to influence logistics at every level.

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Covenant-Landair was honored with the Partner-Level Supplier Award, John Deere’s highest supplier distinction, and the 2024 Sustainability Award. These awards underscore the company’s exceptional commitment to providing top-tier logistics solutions and advancing sustainable practices.

Excellence in Supply Chain Performance

The prestigious Partner-Level Status comes from John Deere’s Achieving Excellence program, which rigorously evaluates its suppliers on key performance criteria, including quality, delivery metrics, technical support, and cost efficiency. This honor confirms Covenant-Landair’s vital role in enhancing John Deere’s global supply chain operations and reliability.

Shaping the Future of Green Logistics

The Sustainability Truckload Carrier of the Year Award recognizes suppliers who excel in reducing environmental impact while sustaining high service levels. Covenant-Landair stood out for its proactive adoption of energy-efficient strategies, efforts to minimize greenhouse gas emissions, and its strong focus on driving innovation in sustainable logistics.

This dual recognition highlights Covenant-Landair’s operational excellence and reinforces its commitment to setting new standards in logistics performance and environmental responsibility.

Source: Truckers News
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