More than 2,000+ transportation and logistics professionals registered.
Attendees from all roles, levels, and company types in the industry were represented, bringing diverse perspectives, stories, connections, and more.
180+ thought leaders and subject matter experts.
From leadership, professional development, HR/talent management, operations, safety, technology, driver issues, sales and marketing, industry issues and trends, and D&I best practices, the event covered it all! Key industry leaders included Tracy Rushing, Executive Director of Safety, RE Garrison Trucking, Inc.; Lesley Kerr, VP Human Resources, Ryder System; Brandie Fuller, VP Commercial Excellence, Great Dane; Kelsey Hartment, Regional Transportation Director, Frito Lay; Bonnie Michael, VP Transportation, UPS; Frankie Jones, VP People & Culture, International Motors; Malaina Hudson, Director of Supply Chain Systems, DHL Supply Chain; Heather Dohrn, Chief Commercial Officer of Dohrn Transfer; Jannon Siler, VP Operations, Michelin Connected Fleet; and Nicole Neumann, VP HR, XPO.
160+ sponsors and exhibitors offering thousands of products and services.
Many valuable products and services specific to the industry were featured on the expo floor, including an Expo Game Card component, an interactive and fun way for attendees to meet and greet with exhibitors and be eligible for prizes at the end of the conference.
20+ trucks and trailers featuring the latest and greatest innovations.
Attendees experienced first-hand innovative new equipment through the Truck & Technology Tour – which featured cabs, trailers, self-driving trucks, Big Data and AI technology, IoT devices and platforms, TMS, and WMS. Companies included: Bridgestone, International, Mack Trucks, McLane Company, Nikola Motor Company, PACCAR, Penske Transportation Solutions, Pilot Company, PepsiCo, Ryder System, Inc, Saia LTL Freight, Truckers Against Trafficking, TruckSuite, UPS, Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co., Volvo, Walmart, WITney® Educational Trailer, and XPO.
50+ networking opportunities.
Between speed networking, workshops, receptions, interactive roundtable discussions, expo time, and more, there were plenty of ways attendees could make meaningful connections and build relationships.
200+ companies & individuals recognized for leadership and gender diversity.
During a special recognition program, WIT acknowledged and celebrated the 2024 Top Companies for Women to Work in Transportation, 2024 Top Woman-Owned Businesses in Transportation, and 2024 Top Women to Watch in Transportation. All of whom are making great strides in their careers and fostering exceptional workplaces for women.
Tracy Rushing of R.E. Garrison Trucking, Inc. named the 2024 Influential Woman in Trucking.
Tracy Rushing of R.E. Garrison Trucking, Inc. was the recipient of the 2024 Influential Woman in Trucking award. Sponsored by Daimler Truck North America, the award recognizes the achievements of female role models in the trucking industry. Rushing stood out due to her remarkable grit, talent and passion to advance opportunities for women. She began her career nearly 30 years ago weighing trucks and calculating driver timesheets. Since then, she has advanced through various roles, learning safety management, FMCSA Regulations and driver relations. In 2022, she joined R.E. Garrison Trucking as the Executive Director of Safety, overseeing the safety, recruiting and orientation teams.
5 scholarship winners thanks to the Women In Trucking Foundation.
Ruth Hounkpe is enrolled in a Supply Chain Management program and is passionate about developing sustainable transportation and innovative technology. A career in trucking has been a goal for most of Leiana Merryweather's life. She's on track to become a Professional Class A Commercial Driver. Samantha Nelson has an interest in DOT Compliance and hopes to start a business focused on helping trucking companies become compliant and understand the importance of safety in the trucking industry. Vieda White has aspirations of operating a Certified Minority Woman-Owned Business that will educate and introduce students to the transportation industry.
4 WITney Awards presented.
It was the 10-year anniversary of the Accelerate! Conference and we celebrated Hollywood-style with red carpet, glamour, and glitz for Monday night's reception.
And the WITney goes to...
Best Red Carpet Appearance to Falicia McElroy of Covenant Logistics.
Best All-Out Booth to Fleetworthy Solutions for providing caricature drawings.
Most Interactive Booth to Daimler Truck North America for their 360 Photo Booth.
Best Swag Giveaway to Great Dane for providing professional headshots.
Vontyna Durham of Xcelente Trucking named 2024 Member MVP.
Vontyna Durham, president & CEO, Xcelente Trucking & Logistics Training Center, was named our 2024 Member MVP for referring the most new members from March 1 - October 1. "The MVP award is not just a personal accolade, but a beacon of hope and inspiration for many others," she said. "To the younger/all generations of women truckers who need a push off the fence, a team of cheerleaders, or if you need to find your own path in this diverse and dynamic field, join the Women In Trucking sisterhood. We are a very diverse group of women from all walks of life, and ages. We are family."
Vontnya, we thank you for your influence in fueling a brighter future for women in the industry and the association as a whole!
Most Attendees Award presented to Volvo.
Volvo brought 88 attendees! It's inspiring to see a leading industry company committed to building a more diverse & inclusive future for trucking and empowering its female employees with the knowledge, network, and resources to succeed in the workplace. Honorable mention to International Motors for bringing 82 attendees and PACCAR for bringing 70.
Fun fact!PACCAR brought employees from Mexico, Brasil, Canada, and The Netherlands!
Approximately 50 Accelerate! Conference participants toured Peterbilt’s world-class manufacturing facility in Denton, TX. Earlier this year, Peterbilt celebrated the production of the 750,000th truck assembled at this manufacturing facility. It requires less than a single shift from the time the chassis starts to be built until the final product rolls out the door.
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