The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has announced the 16 professional drivers selected for its 2026 Image Team, a group of ambassadors who will represent the organization at industry events, conduct educational outreach, give media interviews, and engage with communities across the United States.
The new class represents eight trucking companies and joins 18 returning members already serving on the Image Team, including 12 legacy members and six members from the 2024 class. According to WIT, the combined team now represents 13 companies across the trucking industry.
2026 Image Team Represents a Range of Experience
Founded in 2015, the Women In Trucking Image Team brings together professional drivers with diverse backgrounds and experience levels. The 2026 class includes drivers with between one and 39 years behind the wheel, hauling freight ranging from individual packages to horses.
In addition to serving as ambassadors for the trucking industry, Image Team members participate in educational outreach, industry conferences, community events and media interviews while sharing their experiences and mentoring newer drivers entering the profession.
“Drivers are the heartbeat of our industry, and WIT’s Image Team highlights how rewarding a career behind the wheel can be,” said Lana Nichols, interim president and CEO of the Women In Trucking Association. “We are excited to showcase women who are passionate about their careers, confident in sharing their stories, and committed to supporting and elevating others across the trucking profession.”
WITney Ambassadors Continue Outreach Efforts
Several members of the 2026 class also serve as WITney Ambassadors, transporting the organization’s WITney Educational Trailer to events nationwide.
The mobile trailer features a commercial driving simulator and interactive exhibits designed to introduce students, job seekers, and community members to careers in trucking. WIT said the ambassadors help demonstrate opportunities within the industry by participating in ride-alongs, educational programs and public events. Walmart continues to support the initiative by selecting professional drivers to serve as WITney Ambassadors.
Women In Trucking 2026 Image Team
- Cassie Altidor*, Walmart
- Nita Brown, Walmart
- Krista Cardosa*, Walmart
- Nicole Dudon, Old Dominion Freight Line
- Paula Harper, FedEx Freight
- Barbara Herring, J.B. Hunt Transport Services
- Gina Jones, Werner Enterprises
- Jo Lynn Kelley*, Walmart
- Tracy Larsen, FedEx Freight
- Lisa Ray*, Walmart
- Desiree Robbins, Walmart
- Cinthia Sanchez Altamirano*, Walmart
- Su Schmerheim, ClassAct Horse Transport
- Jenna Walker, Walker Sand & Stone
- Heather Wolff, Werner Enterprises
- Shawnta Wortham, Boyle Transportation
*Denotes a WITney Ambassador.
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Last Updated: August 14, 2026
Source: The Trucker, Women In Trucking
Source: WIT
