Carmen Anderson, a company driver at America’s Service Line, LLC, has 2.5 million+ safe-driving miles. In 2015, Anderson won the South Dakota Truck Driving championship and went on to compete in nationals in St Louis. Two years later, she was selected for the Wisconsin Road Team.  August 2019, she was named the Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association (WMCA) Driver of the Month. She also won the WMCA 2019 Driver of the Year, the first woman to be named the sole recipient of the award. The same year, she was appointed to the WIT Image Team. Anderson is a lifetime member of WIT and a lifetime member of Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA). She also serves on the organizing committee for the South Dakota Special Olympics. She was named WIT Driver of the Year 2024 and one of the WIT Top Women to Watch in Transportation in 2021. She is trained to recognize and prevent human trafficking through her involvement with Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) and has appeared on TV news to speak on the topic. 

Ingrid Brown, a native of Boone, NC/Mountain City, TN and lives by "Nothing in life is simple, it takes hard work and in the end it's a positive journey to success". Ingrid's four decade career as a Professional Truck Driver of diversity as an Independent Owner, CEO and as a Company driver. As well as being an Operations Manager of specialized refrigerated freight brings her experience of diversity to the trucking industry in all areas.

Ingrid has been a Women in Trucking Association charter member since 2007 and an Inaugural Image Team member since 2015. Ingrid serves on the Advisory Committee and was a panelist speaker at the 2023 WIT Accelerate Conference.

Beginning November, 2023 Ingrid became the host of 'Life on 18 Wheels' presented by WLA, Inc Trucking, of Mount Airy, NC. A video/audio podcast, Ingrid will be providing 'Life on 18 Wheels' to the transportation industry and to those interested in entering as a  professional truck driver.

Ingrid has dedicated her driving career toward CMV Safety and the safety of the general motoring public. Ingrid continues to work directly with FMCSA in D.C. for safer highways. In 2019 Ingrid was chosen as FMCSA's CMV Voice of Safety Our Roads, Our Safety campaign. Ingrid can be seen and heard on billboards, television commercials, SiriusXM and major media as the FMCSA safety advocate. Brown also was a speaker in FMCSA 2020 Trucking Safety Summit. 2015 she was selected on NASTC America’s Road Team and NASTC Woman Driver of the Year. In 2018, Ingrid was a TA/Petro Citizen Driver Honoree and the Oklahoma City Petro was rebranded as Ingrid R. Brown OKC PETRO. In 2021, Ingrid was named to the St. Christopher’s Fund driver council and one of 21 on the 50th Anniversary Wall of Fame of the Mid America Trucking Show.

Ingrid continues to be an advocate for driver awareness and safety through her involvement within the industry and can be seen in numerous major magazines, radio, TV news specials, social media, podcasts and speaking engagements.  

In March 2019 Ingrid was the cover of USA TODAY MONEY and the feature video of Females in Trucking.

Ingrid Brown's passion is mentoring women and others in the trucking industry by paying it forward.

Susie De Ridder is a professional truck driver with 40 years of experience. She resides in Fredericton, New Brunswick and has been hauling a variety of freight for years.

Susie is very confident speaking on the following topics:

• Border Crossing 
• Life Style on the Road
• Mentoring
• Promoting Ladies in Trucking
• Regulation/Legislation

Susie has a passion for truck shows, promoting students into the trucking industry and staying healthy. She gives back to her community by supporting SPCA, homeless shelters, and women’s shelters. She is the recipient of the 2020 Women In Trucking Driver of the Year award.

Allyson Hay has been a truck driver for 25 years, her CB handle is "Cadillac." She currently drives for Walmart's Private Fleet. She has 1.8 Million Safe and Accident Free Miles. She has the great honor of being on Walmart's RoadTeam as well as the Image Team with Women In Trucking. She represents the driver perspective at various events, truck shows, and hiring events. She helps drivers prepare for Truck Rodeo Competitions and is a friend and mentor.

She is a NATMI certified driver trainer and has the privilege of bringing out the best in a driver by transforming them into a truck driver and not just someone that drives a truck. She believes drivers have so much to offer the industry.

In addition, she is a Store Ambassador doing her best to solve problems around their stores, as well as being a Highway Ambassador leaving positivity along the way.

She is also certified in Food Safety helping Feed America in times of disasters.

Wyzeena Heeny is a professional driver trainer with over 20 years of driving experience with Covenant Logistics out of Chattanooga, TN. She's been a Road Team Captain for the the Tennessee Trucking Association since 2013. She's also a team member of the Women of Covenant and a member of the Image Team for the Women In Trucking Association. 

She has been presented by American Trucking and Bus Industries for the Women in Trucking honoring a roster of 76 professional truck and bus drivers since 2016.

Five important keys that are motivating and inspiring to her as a professional driver are demonstrating the values of cares:

C Communicate 
A Attitude 
R Respect 
E Excellent 
S Staying Safe 

Jill Maschmeier is a professional Safety Director with National Carriers with 20 years of experience.

Jill is very confident speaking on the following topics:

• Driver Training
• Freight Watch/Security
• Fuel Routing
• Regulation/Legislation
• Safety

Jill has a passion for speaking at a variety of conferences and associations. She gives back to her community by rooting for the underdog and is an advocate for Childrens' Rights.

KayLeigh McCall is a CDL Instructor for Ogeechee Technical College has 10 years of commercial motor vehicle experience. She started her driving career as a school bus driver in Evans County, Georgia. After 2 years with the school system she went on to get her Class A license and work for 3 years at Evans Concrete as a mixer truck and tanker driver. 

KayLeigh began her career at Schneider as a Regional Van Truck Load driver. She delivered to the eastern 24 states while in this position. In 2021, KayLeigh was named the Featured Female Driver for Schneider. This role has allowed her to be a voice and for current and future female drivers. 

As a native of Claxton, Georgia, KayLeigh enjoyed being a stay-at-home mom and pastry chef for 10 years. She currently resides there with her four children.

Angelique Temple is no ordinary woman. She grew up in New York, she is married, but has been “a single mom most of the time.” A very busy mom with, six children, two pursuing a career in the medical field and one interested in following in her footsteps going into the trucking industry. Whatever her family needs, she is there for them. They are her whole world, but that’s not all, she is a very caring, generous person. Angelique recently helped two local organizations get everything they needed so that they could reach their goals of feeding over 400 people Thanksgiving dinner. She helps with giving hand sanitizer, socks, etc., to a homeless shelter, and is sponsoring some families with Christmas presents. For the past 13 years she has been rescuing pit bulls. When asked why she feels the need to be a part of the rescue team she said, “People just label all these dogs dangerous and vicious, but they’re not all mean dogs.”

Her talents are endless. She is someone that has vision and sees it through. She has always wanted to drive a truck, haul tankers, and own her own company. She has been hauling Hazmat for 20 years, having all the CDL endorsements. Right out of truck driver training school she hauled gasoline. She owns two companies, Tornado Transport LLC and Temple Transportation. When asked if she still enjoys the trucking industry, she said, “I love it! The freedom of trucking, the freedom of running your own business is great!”

When asked what she would like to do next, she said she wants to mentor the younger generation just getting into the world of trucking. She would like to work with them from the beginning while they are training, then continue on while they are working. She would like to help build their self-esteem so that they can be independent. That means so much to not have to be dependent on anyone but yourself. She would teach them that the sky is the limit for them in the trucking industry. When asked what advice she would give to the next generation of truckers, she said, “Just do it!”

Angelique is an Image Team Member for Women In Trucking. She has also been selected to be one of the new voices of safety for FMCSA’s Our Roads, Our Safety Program.

Kellylynn McLaughlin is a professional CMV driver with over 10 years experience in Dry-Van, driver training, specialized equine transport, and is currently an over the road driver hauling hazardous materials for Clean Harbors Environmental Services. In addition, she was the Women In Trucking Association’s first Driver Ambassador who traveled the country educating the public about the importance of the transportation industry and sharing career opportunities within the trucking industry.

Before she got in the driver’s seat, Kellylynn received a degree from Oklahoma State University, served in the Peace Corps, worked internationally for a not-for-profit organization and was a professional instructor in passenger safety.

She is passionate about the trucking industry’s role in our nation’s supply chain and is a tireless advocate for professional drivers. Kellylynn has a demonstrated history of working collaboratively “to be part of the solution”. She has served as a valuable voice for women through sharing the driver perspective with decision makers in the industry, extensive interviews, presentations, social media avenues, and various industry committee appointments.

She is proud to have served in the following capacities:

• Women In Trucking Association Image Team
• FMCSA Sexual Assault & Sexual Harassment (SASH) Study Consultant
• FMCSA Women of Trucking Advisory Board (WOTAB)
• Travel Centers of America Women’s Safety Advisory Panel
• Office of the President’s Gender Policy Council Roundtable Discussion
• TAT Advisory Council
• WIT’s First Driver Ambassador
• MCSAC Commercial Driver Sub-Committee Panel
• Central & North Texas Regional Freight Advisory Committee
• WIT 2019 Influential Woman in Trucking Award Finalist

Bio coming soon.

Jo-Anne Phillips has been in the trucking industry for 35 years. She resides in Irishtown, New Brunswick.  With her partner, Jo-Anne operates a 23-unit fleet and four other full-time businesses. She averages one trip on the road per month (5-7 days) to remain connected with her team and to better support her fleet & the industry.

Jo-Anne is confident speaking/sharing on the following topics:

• Budgeting
• Customer Service
• Driver Training
• Exercise Physiology, Ergonomics
• Life Coaching
• Life Style on the Road
• Nutrition - BSC. Nut
• Time Management
• Tolls

Jo-Anne has offered many interviews on radio and several written article for; The Truckers Newspaper, Snaped Moncton, Trucking East. She has won numerous awards within the trucking industry and one from Prostate Cancer Canada, the Moncton Local Hero Award.  She is a server, a philanthropist, and an effective motivator.

In her spare time, she enjoys Hiking, Cycling, Travel, Kayaking and Culinary experiences.

Jodi Edwards has been a CDL-A truck driver with J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. for more than 24 years, during which she has driven over 2 million miles collision-free. Throughout her career, Jodi has exemplified a passion for safety and professionalism and is an encouraging advocate for women entering the transportation industry.

Among her many accomplishments, she has been named Women In Trucking 2024 Driver of the Year, Driver of the Year for her region, was awarded the J.B. Hunt Million Mile Awards for driving 1 and 2 million safe miles and has received 18 years (and counting) of consecutive safe driving awards at J.B. Hunt.

Jodi has been a Smith System® certified instructor for nearly 10 years and has been a driver trainer at J.B. Hunt for more than 20 years, where she continues to share her wisdom and experience while driving with J.B. Hunt’s intermodal division.

As a member of the Women in Trucking Image Team, Jodi has been recognized nationally for her professional achievements, being interviewed for industry publications as well as sharing her thoughts live on the Sirius XM® radio show “Road Dog Trucking.” Jodi is a cherished member of the J.B. Hunt family and an important voice and ally for women throughout the transportation industry.

I began my career in early 2019. I have experience in the local, regional, and OTR setting. I have hauled dry vans, straight trucks, drop decks, Conestoga, and refrigerated units. I have spent time with Schneider International, Cheeseman Transport, and most recently, R&L Carriers. I am a Professional Driver who chose to leave the truck to take the opportunity to impact the future generations coming into the transportation field and keeping safety at the forefront through Telematics and driver coaching. I hold my Class A with several endorsements and still drive when needed. 

Before starting my career in transportation, I earned an Associate in Early Childhood Education from Ivy Tech State College and a Bachelor of Humanities and Social Sciences with a Certificate in Latino Studies from Indiana University. I entered the Emergency Management field in 2009 and held a variety of roles in that field. Every role I was in had a liaison component between management and the public. I have a unique ability to speak to any level of personnel within an organization. I can adapt quickly to an audience and enjoy bringing energy to the conversation. When I am excited about safety, those around me get excited too.

My passion is for empowering others, so it was a logical choice to be trained and certified to be a driver trainer. I am a safety professional who can switch between tasks effectively and efficiently to be productive and enhance team performance. I am effective when implementing programs for efficiency and reducing overhead costs, in addition to coaching and motivating drivers for change. I enjoy the challenge of being a liaison between safety and the drivers to bridge safety communication barriers. I am well-versed in the comprehensive analysis of operations, process improvements, and federal compliance.

I relocated to Easley, SC in November of 2022 from Indiana. It is here that I have been able to truly start giving back to the industry that has given me so much. I started practicing my Spanish communication skills again in March of 2022 and I hope this will open more opportunities for me to impact others. I support the mission of Mentoring Matters and give back as a mentor when needed. Sharing struggles and best practices is just one small way we can give back to those coming into the industry. I believe we are called to build up, lift-up, and cheer up one another. I am one small part of the bigger picture, but every person counts!

Skills and areas of expertise include:

• Safety
• Driver Training/Management
• Hours of Service
• Proper CMV Inspection
• Federal Regulations and Compliance
• Creating Training Content
• Collaboration
• Verbal and Written Communication
• Motivating through example
• Emergency Planning
• Customer Service as a driver, safety, and employee

April Crysel has just celebrated her 10 year Anniversary of joining the professional female drivers on the road. In those 10 short years she has gained experience in varying equipment. She has boy and girl twins that are grown and have children of their own giving her 3 wonderful grandsugars.

April started her career at Maverick Transportation hauling specialized flatbed, hauling Glass to 48 states and Canada at the age of 45 after her factory job went to another country. April then became a driver trainer / Driver support team for Ryder systems. In this role, she drove box truck, flatbed, doubles, Refrigerated tanker, containers, dump beds. On a support team you float where you are needed it could change day to day flying out to different accounts to fill in, train or even start up a new account. After all that excitement, she settled in to working for an owner operator hauling containers out of the ports until the issue with the Panama Canal. April also tried her hand at Safety Manager and Dispatcher at GTM for 2 years, enjoying helping other drivers get started in their careers. She loved the office but missed driving, so back on the  road  she went. She is now  in the process of going back to hauling Fuel tanker.

She became involved in WIT in 2015 when she found the facebook page and Sandy Long mentored her and put her on the Facebook Mentoring page.  

Melissa Eauclaire is a company driver with Boyle Transportation. Melissa started her career as a school bus driver in 2003. She completed 14 years in the school bus transportation with 4 years as a driver, 4 years as a dispatcher and 5 years in safety.

After relocating to TN, she became a motorcoach operator traveling the US and Canada for 3 years. When the pandemic shut down leisure travel, she decided to pursue a dream of obtaining her class A and started team driving with her husband.

She enjoys traveling the country with her husband and has visited all 48 continuous states and a few provinces in Canada. She is currently working on a list of places to visit when vacationing. In her off time she enjoys riding her Harley Trike and camping.

Ashley spent time working for SRS distribution for roughly two and a half years where she held the position of a CDL and Crane examiner and instructor. I developed into my role to help students obtain their goals while increasing diversity and inclusion within the company as their first female instructor and first female to go through our in-house academies. My goal is to continue to expand the diversity and inclusion in the field and provide a culture so that other women, including my younger sister, can get excited and feel comfortable achieving their dreams within the industry.

Meet Yuma Haidara, 34, from Manchester, New Hampshire. She is an OTR commercial truck driver for Walmart Transportation. She has been on the road for over 11 years. In that time she has become a mentor and a Certified Driver.

Her lifestyle constantly fights the norm of a truckers lifestyle by falling in love with activities that keep her moving. She's a Seabee Combat Veteran, who has done multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. A marathon runner, Avid Hiker, Entrepreneur, Traveler, and loves seeking new adventures.

She is passionate about helping others and speaking out about mental health in the Veteran community. She's an active board member and participant in numerous Veteran non-profit organizations. She truly believes in love and how it's shaped her into who she is today despite all life's obstacles.

Esther Parsons has been a professional truck driver for six years.  Currently, she is a Feeder driver for UPS at the Eastern Zone Regional Hub in Middletown, PA. 

In 2017, Esther left her job of 15 years as an administrative assistant in the lawn care industry to earn her CDL and become a truck driver. She jumped from the cubicle to the cab to support her two children in college. She was a linehaul driver for Yellow Freight for five years before joining UPS in May 2023. During her time at Yellow, she served on the Women's Inclusion Network Employee Resource Group and was a driver trainer.  

Esther is an outspoken advocate for women in the transportation industry.  She is a mentor with Women In Trucking and LeadHERtrucking, eager to help anyone navigate the industry during their first few years.  She is also a Trucker Buddy with Trucker Buddy International, a pen-pal program that pairs professional drivers with classrooms.  She enjoys giving interviews, ride-alongs and being a guest on podcasts.  Her most memorable interview was with Fox & Friends' Steve Doocy in Time Square for National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. 

In 2023, Esther was one of the few drivers recognized in Women In Trucking's “Top Women to Watch in Transportation".  She was also a panelist speaker during WIT's Accelerate Conference. 

Esther loves networking! She "never met a stranger" and appreciates any opportunity to lend a hand or share her story, not only as a truck driver, but also as a single parent and domestic abuse survivor. "If I can help at least one person today, it’s a good day."

Casandra Altidor proudly built a fulfilling seven-year career in the trucking industry, where hard work, perseverance, and a genuine passion for serving others have led to opportunities beyond anything she could have imagined. Along the way, she has been honored to grow into leadership roles as a Driver Ambassador, Certified Driver Trainer, and an active member of Walmart’s company Culture Team. These roles have allowed her to mentor new drivers, champion safety, and help foster a positive, supportive workplace where others can thrive.

Before entering the trucking industry, Casandra worked as a chef, where she discovered the joy of connecting with people through food. That passion has remained close to her heart. As a Certified Food Safety Handler, she continues to give back by preparing meals for veterans, community organizations, and those in need. “I believe that sharing a meal is one of the simplest yet most meaningful ways to bring people together, show compassion, and build lasting connections.”

Whether she’s behind the wheel, mentoring fellow drivers, or serving others from the kitchen, Casandra’s mission has always remained the same: to lead with integrity, serve with purpose, and leave every person and every place better than she found it. Her journey reflects the power of resilience, continuous growth, and a commitment to making a positive difference. “I hope my story encourages others to embrace every opportunity, never stop learning, and use their gifts to uplift those around them.”  

Nita Brown’s journey is a testament to resilience, determination, and the power of reinvention. As the eldest sibling, she assumed family responsibilities at an early age, developing the strength, compassion, and leadership that define her today.

After raising four children and celebrating the success of nine grandchildren, Nita continues to inspire those around her. She spent twenty years as a Registered Nurse before pursuing a new dream in 2014 by attending trucking school and becoming a professional tractor-trailer driver.

Since joining Walmart Private Fleet, Nita has served as a Mentor, Certified Driver Trainer, and Captain of the Ambassador Team. She also had the honor of attending Walmart's entry to NASDAQ.

Passionate about helping others succeed, Nita is committed to paving the way for women in trucking. Guided by faith, determination, and hard work, she takes pride in making a positive impact every day.

“I know I’m making a difference in people’s lives.”

Krista Cardoso has been a professional driver for over 16 years, both over the road and regional. The last nine years she has been a fleet driver for Walmart Transportation in Porterville, Ca. In the past five years, she has mentored new drivers within the fleet and was given the opportunity to be a part of the Women In Trucking organization. "This amazing experience has taken me down a road I never could have imagined!"

Krista’s passion for safety and desire to spread awareness about the trucking industry and all it has to offer is what truly drives her. She has been involved with showcasing the WITney trailer on the West Coast the last couple of years and spreading the word about the many opportunities available to women in this industry. She enjoys talking to people of all ages; however, interacting with the younger generation of girls is probably her favorite. Volunteering and participating with the local Girl Scouts, as well as visiting numerous schools and community events, helped fuel her fire to get more involved.

In addition to Women In Trucking, she has volunteered with fellow drivers to provide support and education about truck safety and awareness with a national organization called “Put on the B.R.A.K.E.S”. This is a free, non-profit teen defensive driving school that helps train teen drivers about the dangers of reckless driving, while educating them on the rules and safety principles of the road. Krista hopes to eventually start a nationwide campaign spreading this awareness to ALL drivers, (young and old), on the road and make our roads safer for everyone!

“I always say…” Don’t be scared of the big trucks, just be Aware! “

Nicole joined Old Dominion in 2021 through the company's Truck Driver Training Program, earning her Class A CDL and launching a career she says she has never regretted. Her passion for trucking was inspired by her family, both her mother and grandmother held Class B CDLs, with her grandmother driving for COTA and UPS and her mother driving a school bus. Growing up, Nicole always thought it was "cool" to have a CDL, and today she's proud to carry on that legacy.

Currently, a Line Haul Driver and Driver Trainer, Nicole has spent nearly three years helping new drivers build their confidence and skills. She enjoys paying forward the patience and encouragement her own trainers showed her when she was new to the industry. What she loves most about transportation is the freedom of the open road, visiting different service centers, and connecting with people across the Old Dominion network.

Nicole's advice to women considering a career in trucking is simple: don't be intimidated. As a single mom, she understands the challenges of balancing work and family, but she believes the LTL industry offers a rewarding career while still providing quality time at home. Her message is that if she can do it, others can too.

Paula Harper is a Professional driver for Fedex Freight in Nashville, TN. With over 1 million safe driving miles, Paula has worked for Fedex for 17 ½ yrs. She runs the city doing pickups and deliveries. She is big on customer service. I have 16 years of safe driving awards and 2 Bravo Zulu Awards. Paula truly loves what she does.

Paula is 2018 Tennessee Road Team Captain Ambassador for the Tennessee Trucking Foundation and a 2020 Fedex Freight Road Team Captain. Safety is #1. As Fedex would say, “Safety Above All”. She loves being able to go to community events and schools to educate drivers and new drivers about how to Share the Road with big trucks. Educating everyone about the 4 blind spots around a Tractor Trailer - “The No Zone.”

Paula competes annually in the Tennessee Truck Driving Championships, placing 3^rd in the 4 Axle in 2025. If you have never competed in your state competition, she encourages anyone to get involved. It’s a lot of fun and you meet a lot of great drivers with a lot of information to share. You make a lot of new friends.

Says Paula "I am living my dream. Ever Since I was 9, I’ve wanted to drive a truck. I recall as a little girl pumping my arm and the truck drivers would blow their air horns. How excited it made me feel. I love the image the drivers had back then. They dressed like cowboys with their Hats, Boots and big belt buckles. Driving their steel horse. Every now and then I still come across a driver dressed like that. I always pay them a compliment."

Paula's dad was her biggest influencer. He always taught her that she could be or do anything she set her mind to. Sharing that she would have to work hard for what she wants.

As a 2026 Member of the Women in trucking Image Team "I encourage all women who are thinking about a career in the transportation industry. To go for it. It is the best decision I have ever made."

When not driving, Paula loves to go boating, fishing, and spending time with her 3 Labrador Retrievers. Just spending time outdoors in the yard.

Gina Jones exemplifies safety, leadership and dedication in the trucking industry. After a successful career in retail management, she earned her CDL at age 50 to join her husband, Steve, on the road. With more than 1.6 million accident-free miles, Gina has received the 2024 TA Citizen Driver Award, the Werner Safe Driver Award and the NTA President’s Safe Driver Club Award.

2025 was a banner year for Gina, featuring an invitation to speak at the White House regarding the real-world impacts of electric vehicle mandates. As a 2022-2023 ATA America’s Road Team Captain and Werner Road Team alum, she mentors future drivers through school programs and recruitment. Gina and Steve proudly drive for Werner’s Operation Freedom Fleet in a specialty-wrapped truck and participate in the 50 Mile March. Off the road, she supports charitable causes, enjoys her grandchildren and loves riding her Harley.

Please meet Jo Lynn "JJ" Kelley. Jo Lynn is a Professional Big Rig Driver and is approaching 600,000 safe miles in her [so far] seven-year career (July 2026). When asked how she accomplished this, she smiles and says, "I may drive an 18-wheeler, but God is in charge of that 19th wheel!" She is referring to the steering wheel.

Her driving career? She drove her first three years for Schneider National and the past four with Walmart's Private Fleet. When asked what she loves most about driving a Tractor Trailer, she keeps it short and sweet: "The accountability with complete autonomy."

WIT's Feb 2025 Member-of-the-Month, this lady trucker assists our organization at public events, often pulling "WITney" (the Women in Trucking's educational trailer) to shows and conferences throughout her area. Walmart is a platinum sponsor for the WIT organization, and supports her efforts to attend these events. Jo Lynn has appeared in several professional trucking interviews, written blogs, and has been featured for engaging and innovative ideas as she navigates that big rig all over the country.

"I am excited and humbled to join the WIT Image Team and look forward to all the new skills I will learn as I share my own personal and professional experiences and knowledge in the hopes of encouraging others. That was one of the main reasons I entered this industry; a desire to spread encouragement and joy as I drove from coast to coast and border to border. I love to share that I have now been to all 48 contiguous United States - my favorite being the Pacific Northwest. I have not yet seen a photograph capture the awe-inspiring colors in the sunsets of Idaho-Wyoming-Montana."

Jo Lynn has two previous careers - one as a Professional Photographer - owning her own studio, and the other as a Project Accountant. Personally, she paints in acrylics, and volunteers as a pet rescue transporter.

Tracy is proud to call Oregon home. She is happily married and have been with FedEx Freight for the past 15 years. Every day brings something different, but her favorite part of the job has always been the people.

Whether she is visiting with customers, meeting someone new, or talking with students about truck safety, she enjoys building connections and learning from others. “I believe every person has a story worth hearing, and some of the best conversations happen from the driver’s seat.” shares Tracy.

Her story took to the road when she was looking for a new challenge, an opportunity to grow with her company, and to build a better life for her son. Looking back, it was one of the best decisions she has ever made. Along the way, she has been fortunate to earn several safety awards but still believes there’s always something new to learn.

When she’s not behind the wheel, you’ll usually find her reading, traveling, or spending time with family. Tracy is naturally curious, and if she takes on a challenge, she’s all in— “I stick with it until I’ve learned it well.”

Every Mile has a purpose, and every person has a story worth hearing.

Lisa Ray has been a professional over-the-road driver for nearly 40 years, building a remarkable career defined by safety, leadership, and a passion for the trucking industry. For the past 13 years, she has proudly served as an OTR Driver with Walmart Private Fleet, where she has become a respected leader and mentor among her peers.

Throughout her career, Lisa has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to safety and excellence behind the wheel. Her accomplishments include an impressive 3 million safe miles with Emerson Transportation and 1 million safe miles with Walmart Private Fleet, a testament to her professionalism, skill, and dedication to safe driving practices.

In addition to her driving responsibilities, Lisa serves as a Certified Driver Trainer, Driver Ambassador, and NATMI Certified Driver Trainer, helping develop the next generation of professional drivers. She is passionate about sharing her knowledge, coaching new drivers, and promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

As a member of Women In Trucking, Lisa proudly represents the growing number of women making an impact in the transportation industry. Her experience, leadership, and dedication serve as an inspiration to those considering a career in trucking and to the many drivers she mentors along the way.

Meet Desiree Robbins of Tullahoma, TN.  With seven years of professional driving experience, she has spent the past three years as an over-the-road (OTR) commercial truck driver with Walmart Transportation.  Driven by a passion for helping others succeed, Desiree became a Driver Mentor, where she enjoys preparing and supporting new drivers as they begin their careers. 

When she's not on the road, Desiree enjoys spending quality time with her husband and daughter.  Their favorite activities include playing Dungeons & Dragons, video games and board games together.  She is also deeply committed to giving back to her community through volunteer work and Walmart Heart events. 

Desiree actively participates in community outreach initiatives including Read Across America, Touch a Truck events, and volunteer opportunities supporting veterans and Second Harvest Food Bank.  Whether mentoring new drivers or serving her community, she is dedicated to making a positive impact both on and off the road. 

With 14 years of dedication to Walmart, including 11 years working in the distribution center in different areas, Cinthia continued to learn, grow, and challenge herself. In 2023, she had the opportunity to fulfill one of her dreams: becoming a professional truck driver with Walmart. That is when her journey as part of the A2D (Associate to Driver) program began.

Today, after three years as a professional truck driver, Cinthia is proud to serve as a mentor and ambassador. She is passionate about teaching and sharing the knowledge and experiences she has gained throughout her journey. In her free time during tax season, Cinthia also volunteers as a translator, helping low-income individuals navigate the tax-filing process.

Despite speaking limited English when she began, Cinthia continued to challenge herself and pursue her dreams. Today, she is proud to drive for Walmart, a company she always dreamed of working for.

Her message to other women is simple: Never stop pursuing your dreams. If you can dream it, you can achieve it—just never stop pursuing it. Cinthia hopes to inspire other women to believe in themselves and know that they are capable of achieving their dreams and succeeding in the trucking industry.

Su Schmerheim loves horses. She had her own horse and found her dream job being able to be around horses daily. It wasn't always that way though. She got laid off from a corporate job, along with 20% of the company. One day, a friend saw a woman at a horse show in Traverse City, MI hauling horses with her semi truck and 15 horse van. She asked her if she ever needed help, and the lady said yes. Her friend then explained about Su and her experience with horses to her. She did not have her CDL then, but the woman, Jan, wanted to meet Su. She took Su under her wing and taught her about driving the big trucks and how to haul horses commercially and long haul and it all snowballed from there! After a few years, Su went to a Canadian company and found herself driving and doing logistics for the US Division of the company. Covid hit and being stuck in the US, she started her own company, Class Act Horse Transport, LLC with her own operating authority.

Class Act Horse Transport is a legal, commercial equine (horse) transporter, based in Michigan. They have contacts all over the US and Canada to help with all the equine transport needs. With over 36 years of horse and hauling experience, her clients can feel confident that their horse is in the best care possible. Long, short and private hauls are offered all over the US / Canada.

Class Act Horse Transport is an equine logistics company that takes pride in superior customer service and excellent care for the horses they transport. Su is both the owner and driver, allowing for one-on-one personalized service. Some of the services they offer include: Import/Export for International shipping, individual/VIP custom hauling, group trips with various pick-ups/deliveries, show loads, clinic visits and emergency veterinary appointments. They offer local, regional, national and international transport assistance. Their equipment is meticulously maintained, providing the highest safety standards per the USDOT/FMCSA regulations.

Su stated that it is exciting to go to different places and meet the various horse owners. The industry is constantly changing. She loves hauling throughout the United States and Internationally through Canada. She feels trucking gives women more freedom than sitting behind a desk in an office. She mentioned "the men in the trucking industry are more accepting of women nowadays, generally more supportive and encouraging.“

Su enjoys mentoring and helping people. She knew an excellent driver that hauled fuel, but he was fearful of the horses. She found him through a friend and, over time, trained him for what to do and built his confidence to work with the horses. In time, he was handling the horses, loading and unloading them. When you take someone with no experience of hauling/caring for the horses, it takes a minute to understand because, with the knowledge she has, she takes it for granted. She knows how to put a blanket and a halter on a horse, but when someone doesn't know how to, it puts everything you know into perspective on how much you know and how much information you can share with people. It is vital for everyone to "share the knowledge", she said.

Su also really likes the ability to set her own schedules and take the time to talk to/meet new people. She has seen some great places all over the US and Canada throughout her trucking career and has developed many good friends over the years! She would like women to know that they must be independent and able to stand on their own two-feet. Also, be bold when you need to be.

Her interests outside of trucking are her family, her cats. She has "Princess Jazmine" - aka "Jazzie", who also rides along with her regular trucking partner - cat "Jake Brake" - aka "Jake". "Jake" knows what truck in the parking lot is his and will walk on the leash to it and hop on the running board, waiting for Su to open the door! Su said, "He loves to go trucking and has traveled more miles than most people!" Now, he is teaching his sister "Jazzie" about life on the road.

Su would encourage anyone interested in a trucking career to check out a truck show. There are many incredible people, and truck shows throughout the country. She had shown the semi horse rig at several truck shows over the years. Including the Trucker's Jamboree in Walcott, IA, the Shiawassee County Truck Show in Shiawassee, MI and the Richard Crane Memorial Truck show in St. Ignace, MI. She is proud to have received the Women in Trucking Award, which was presented to her by Ellen Voie, then President of Women in Trucking, at the Richard Crane Memorial Show. She has also had the semi she drove on a Cat Scale Card.

In the future, she wants her business to remain small and personal, one-on-one, so that it is more of a boutique, upscale hauling - "Quality, NOT Quantity". Transporting horses takes special driving skills and safety is her main goal - "Getting everyone where they need to be safe". She is also in the process of writing a book about her horse hauling experiences/stories from being on the road!

Jenna Walker is a third-generation member of her family’s trucking business, Walker Sand & Stone. She grew up around trucks and the transportation industry, so trucking has always been a huge part of her life. She earned her Class A CDL at 18 and now spends her time both behind the wheel and working within the family business.

As a young woman in trucking, she is passionate about showing other women that there is a place for them in this industry. “I love being behind the wheel, meeting new people, and representing an industry that has given my family and me so much. I’m also proud to be a member of Women In Trucking and to be part of a community that encourages women to step into roles they may not have always pictured themselves in.”

Whether driving, working with the team, creating content for the company, or talking with others about the industry, she hopes to use her experiences to encourage more young women to consider careers in trucking. “I’m excited to continue learning, growing, and representing the next generation of women in transportation.”

Heather is an US Air Force Security Forces veteran and former DoD police officer with multiple overseas deployments, to include Operation Iraqi Freedom. Heather enrolled at Roadmaster trucking school in August of 2023 after her husband (Joe) retired from the Army; subsequently earning her CDL. Heather began working for Werner as a team driver, moving on to the Temperature Control Unit (TCU) fleet as soon as the opportunity presented itself.

In 2025 Heather was eagerly accepted into the Hero Fleet, driving the Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) truck. She enjoys interacting with fellow drivers, informing them of the indicators of human trafficking, thus being a ‘force-multiplier’ in the fight to eliminate human trafficking. Heather also shares her own personal story how human trafficking has impacted her family. Heather takes great pride driving the TAT truck, not only for the mission it represents, but she’s also the only female veteran on the fleet. As a member of the Hero Fleet, Heather has participated in events such as Nebraska’s Special Olympics Convoy and Omaha Against Traffic initiative. Heather also visits trucking schools and participates in military hiring events. This is something Heather says is one of her favorite parts about being on the fleet, mainly because she gets to share her love of the trucking industry with the next generation of drivers.

In 2026 Heather was selected as one of Werner’s Road Team Captions, whose motto is “Drivers Helping Drivers”. Heather brought that “brother/sisterhood” mentality from the military to trucking. As a Driver Trainer and Mentor, she looks forward to assisting fellow drivers with any challenges they may encounter.

When not on the road, Heather and her husband are avid outdoorsman, fishing and hunting; as well as volunteering with veterans’ organizations with the purpose of providing a healing environment in the outdoors.

Shawnta Wortham Is a Critical Cargo Specialist with Boyle Transportation and a member of the Women In Trucking Image Team. She began pursuing her passion for trucking In 2017, earning her CDL through Prime Inc.'s training program and launching her career as a Highway Diamond lease operator. Throughout her career, Shawnta has remained committed to safety and professionalism, earning a Driver Safety Award as a Landstar Ranger.

With experience as a company driver, lease operator, owner-operator, and entrepreneur In the transportation Industry, Shawnta brings a well-rounded perspective to the profession. She has safely transported a wide range of freight, Including refrigerated, intermodal, agricultural grain, high-value, and temperature-sensitive cargo, giving her diverse experience across the transportation Industry.

Before entering the transportation Industry, Shawnta worked at Cape Fear Valley Hospital, where she developed a passion for serving others. Today, she continues that commitment through the safe transportation of critical freight, mentoring incoming drivers, and supporting the trucking industry through professional growth, collaboration, and service.

Shawnta is committed to lifelong learning and professional growth. She values opportunities to collaborate with fellow drivers, share experiences, and encourage the next generation of transportation professionals. Through her involvement in the Industry, she strives to represent the trucking profession with integrity, professionalism, and a strong commitment to safety.

As a member of the Women In Trucking Image Team, Shawnta is passionate about highway safety, professional driver advocacy, and inspiring more women to pursue careers in transportation and follow their dreams.

Barbara Herring has been with J.B. Hunt since 2013, where she has built a career centered on safety, service, and helping others. A Million Mile Driver and Designated Driver Trainer, Barbara enjoys sharing her knowledge and helping drivers build the skills and confidence needed to succeed.

As the most tenured driver on her account, Barbara is a trusted resource for her team and is known for her willingness to lend a hand whenever needed. Her positive attitude, professionalism, and commitment to doing things the right way have earned the respect of customers, teammates, and leadership alike.

An Air Force veteran, Barbara is passionate about honoring those who have served. She was selected to participate in Wreaths Across America, helping transport wreaths to veteran cemeteries across the country during the holiday season. This opportunity allowed her to combine her commitment to service with her love of driving.

When asked what she enjoys most about driving for J.B. Hunt, Barbara says, “It’s the people, and being given the responsibility to train other drivers. They trust me with that.” Her commitment to mentorship, service, and safety continues to leave a lasting impression on those around her.