This week in Pittsburgh, the 2025 Women In Motion (WIM) Symposium is bringing together some of the most influential leaders across transportation, logistics, and public policy. Organized by the American Trucking Associations (ATA) and the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association (PMTA), and hosted by founding sponsor FedEx, the two-day event runs July 8–9 at the Pittsburgh Airport Marriott.
The focus? Leadership, innovation, and the evolving role of women shaping the trucking industry’s future in Pennsylvania and beyond.
Elevating the Voices Driving Change
The WIM Symposium serves as a space for collaboration, recognition, and forward momentum. According to Nikki Thomas, ATA’s Vice President of Industry Affairs:
“The Women In Motion Symposium is a critical opportunity to recognize the essential role women play in every part of the trucking industry. By bringing together thought leaders, industry professionals, and advocates this year in Pittsburgh, we’re advancing meaningful dialogue and driving progress for the trucking industry. The WIM Symposium is a chance for us to elevate and celebrate the women who are driving our industry forward every day.”
Panel discussions, networking sessions, and guest speakers will highlight how female leadership is helping move policy, infrastructure, and business strategies forward across the Commonwealth.
A Spotlight on Public Service and Innovation
Stacy Garrity, Pennsylvania State Treasurer and U.S. Army Reserve Colonel, will headline the event with a discussion on financial transparency and public service impact. A proven advocate for efficiency and empowerment, Garrity’s leadership has helped return billions in unclaimed property to state residents, expand the college savings landscape, and strengthen programs like PA ABLE for individuals with disabilities.
Her talk is expected to touch on how financial responsibility and innovation intersect with economic resilience in the state.
Another voice shaping the conversation is Pennsylvania State Senator Judy Ward, who will speak on policy efforts influencing business, transportation, and healthcare.
“This annual conference is a unique opportunity to celebrate the progress women have made in trucking, while also looking ahead to how we can lead the industry and our communities forward,” WIM said in a press release.
Ward’s firsthand policy insight, particularly around infrastructure and community-level economic development, adds a critical layer to the agenda.
Built by Women, Shaping the Future
With a diverse range of attendees—from veteran drivers and logistics executives to state officials and fleet managers—the WIM Symposium offers a real-world look at how women are not just participating in trucking, but leading it.
Nikki Thomas also acknowledged the support behind the event:
“Thank you to Rebecca Oyler, PMTA president, CEO, for her dedication to WIM and for helping to put together such a dynamic agenda for this year’s event.”
As the industry continues to evolve, events like the Women In Motion Symposium remind the trucking world of the progress being made—and the leaders making it possible.
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