Calling all trailblazers in the transportation industry! The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Influential Woman in Trucking award. If you or someone you know has been making waves and shaping the future of the industry, now is the time to shine!
Since its inception in 2010, the Influential Woman in Trucking award has been recognizing extraordinary women in various roles within the transportation sector. From corporate decision-makers to drivers, sales professionals to owner-operators, this award aims to honor those who have made significant contributions and demonstrated their influence within their respective fields.
Presented in collaboration with Daimler Truck North America, this esteemed accolade recognizes more than just professional achievements. Nominees must also possess a proven track record of responsibility, mentorship, and the ability to inspire other women in the industry.
“The number of women in the trucking profession continues to grow,” said Jennifer Hedrick, president and CEO. “We are honored to share their stories and mark their accomplishments through this award.”
Find out who will be crowned the winner at the WIT Accelerate! Conference & Expo from November 5th to November 8th in Dallas. As part of the excitement, each finalist will also have the honor of being a panelist for the Unstoppable Women in Trucking You Must Know About panel discussion on November 7th.
“As Women In Trucking’s results from the recently released 2023 WIT Index reflect, the representation of women in the industry continues to grow at all levels,” said Angela Lentz, chief people officer, Daimler Truck North America. “By highlighting the incredible accomplishments of women already in the industry, we can continue to improve that representation everywhere from truck cabs to C-suites while propelling the many companies represented forward with diverse perspectives.”
Past recipients of the Influential Woman in Trucking award include:
- 2022 – Trina Norman, southern California feeder operations manager, UPS
- 2021 – Lily Ley, vice president and chief information officer, Paccar
- 2020 – Kristy Knichel, president, Knichel Logistics; and Jodie Teuton, co-founder, Kenworth of Louisiana
- 2019 – Ruth Lopez, director, transportation management, Ryder System, Inc.
- 2018 – Angela Eliacostas, founder and president, AGT Global Logistics
- 2017 – Daphne Jefferson, principal and executive coach, Jefferson Consulting Group, LLC (former deputy administrator, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
- 2016 – Ramona Hood, president and CEO, FedEx Custom Critical
- 2015 – Kari Rihm, president and CEO, Rihm Kenworth
- 2014 – Marcia G. Taylor, CEO, Bennett International Group
- 2013 – Rebecca Brewster, president and COO, American Transportation Research Institute
- 2012 – Joyce Brenny, founder and CEO, Brenny Transportation, Inc./Brenny Specialized, Inc.
- 2011 – Rochelle Bartholomew, CEO, CalArk International
To learn more about the award or nominate an influential woman in trucking, visit the WIT website HERE.
Source: TruckingInfo
