--- title: Meet the 2026 Women In Trucking Top Women to Watch in Trucking description: 75 impressive individuals have been recognized as 2026 Women In Trucking Association Top Women to Watch in Trucking. --- [Women In Trucking Blog ](https://www.womenintrucking.org/blog) # [Meet the 2026 Women In Trucking Top Women to Watch in Trucking](https://www.womenintrucking.org/blog/meet-the-2026-women-in-trucking-top-women-to-watch-in-trucking) Written by [Courtney Bloom](https://www.womenintrucking.org/blog/author/courtney-bloom) | Apr 09, 2026 75 impressive individuals have been recognized as 2026 Top Women to Watch in Trucking who have successfully accomplished amazing things in their careers and exemplify WIT’s mission. Ana Maria Arce *Sr. Manager Corporate Sustainability & Governance* *Bridgestone* Led the development of the demonstration M870 truck/bus tire produced with 70% recycled and renewable materials via ISCC mass balance. Allison Athey *VP, Vocational Sales* *Daimler Truck North America* Streamlined specifications for key vocational applications, reducing rework and shortening quote to order cycle time. Jessica Bareford *Director, Sales Training & Enablement* *Estes Express Lines* Spearheaded the implementation of Salesforce introducing new methodologies that streamlined workflows, improved access to content, and increased overall efficiency and effectiveness. Sophia Bernard *Member Partner* *Taylor Nelson Slattery Bernard PL* Served as lead counsel in numerous catastrophic trucking accident cases, successfully defending motor carriers and logistics companies in claims involving multimillion-dollar exposure. Molly Borkgren *Enterprise Account Executive, 3PL* *XPO, Inc.* Premium Services attainment at 120.3%., earned CH Robinson's Carrier of the Year award and manages the largest book of business in the channel at $254M YTD. Gina Bowker *PDC Manager – Renton* *PACCAR Parts* Partnered with employees to develop solutions and implement targeted improvements that delivered a 43% increase in retention. Lesley Boyd *VP, Operations & Dedicated Implementation* *Lew Thompson and Son Trucking* Achieved a 99% on-time performance for a key automotive customer, demonstrating ability to manage demanding service requirements while maintaining consistency and reliability. Shahera Brailey *Engineering Manager Sr.* *International* Modernized the chemistry lab through updated testing methodologies, enhanced instrumentation, and streamlined workflows which significantly improved analytical precision and turnaround speed. Lori Brooks *VP, Marketing & Customer Experience* *ArcBest* Championed the launch of an AI-powered churn model that identifies early “at-risk” signals, enabling account managers to engage customers proactively and provide personalized support. Wanda Brooks *Compliance Manager* *R.E. Garrison Trucking, Inc.* Earned the NATMI Certified Director of Safety designation underscoring her expertise and ongoing commitment to fostering safer, stronger fleets. Maggie Burns *Director – National Accounts West* *Old Dominion Freight Line* Advanced through roles in claims prevention, office management, and ultimately into sales, where she quickly distinguished herself as a high performer.  Stacia Capponi *VP of Client Services* *Conversion Interactive Agency* Instrumental in sustaining a 95–98% client retention rate by elevating Conversion’s client experience through hands-on leadership, stronger service models, and performance-driven reporting. Kate Chauvin *Sr. Director of Client Operations* *Ancora Training* Oversees Ancora’s highly successful CDL training operations, which are responsible for providing safe and compliant ELDT training to thousands of learners nationwide every year.  Alison Cochran *Assistant Chief Engineer* *Peterbilt Motors Company* Leadership in founding Peterbilt's AVP Organization has played a significant role in Peterbilt’s efforts to stay true to its commitment to purposeful innovation. Lisa Cook *District Sales Manager* *Thermo King* Launched a corporate ERG partnership with Women in Trucking, giving Thermo King employees new professional development opportunities across the trucking industry. Eileen Dabrowski *Founder/CEO* *Apex Tide Consulting* Built a consulting practice grounded in real-world execution, helping logistics companies stabilize teams, strengthen culture, and achieve sustainable growth in tough markets. Heike DaSilva *Group Director National Sales* *Ryder System, Inc.* Promoted from Director to Group Director, now managing an expanded annual revenue portfolio from $280 million to $500 million. Tammy Deschler *Field Operations & Safety Specialist* *YMX Logistics* Played a key role reducing preventable incidents by reinforcing consistent operating behaviors, conducting field audits, and addressing risk at the point of execution. Rachael Doyle *EVP Client Services* *Fleetworthy* Sustained commitment to transportation shows through education, collaboration, and mentorship, plus ongoing efforts to strengthen the industry for today’s and future professionals. Tamara Draeger *CEO* *Cannonball Express Transportation* Third generation and sole owner of Cannonball Express Transportation, Nebraska Warehouse Company, and The Junction, leading hands-on and fostering a culture of excellence through example. Alicia Echols *Director, Safety & Compliance* *Bennett Heavy & Specialized, LLC* Lead ATA graduate, ATA safety Chair and member of the ORNL transportation security unified stakeholders group where she led discussions on women in trucking. Lisa Fingard *Vice President – HR* *TransX Ltd* Implemented the Shop Time & Attendance System, automating time-tracking to reduce payroll errors and streamline processes, saving costs while ensuring fairness. Shaneka Fredrick *Director II, Operations* *J.B. Hunt Transport* Consistently leads touchpoints that build strong working relationships and enable critical coaching for her team and partners across her territory. Michelle Gentile *VP – Vehicle Supply* *Penske Truck Leasing* Leads three teams who manage all Penske's vehicle procurement, which could be up to 45,000 units on order at one time. Amber Harbold *Regional Terminal Manager* *Quality Carriers, Inc.* Successfully assumed responsibility for the Appleton and Cincinnati terminals and two satellite operations, significantly expanding her operational scope and leadership impact. Melinda Herrera *District Health & Safety Manager SOCAL* *UPS* Supporting Southern California Transportation Operations, met 2025 injury and feeder auto frequency goals and launched West Zone Feeder Supervisor Safety School training. Alison Hughes *Contractor Relations Manager* *Bennett Motor Express, LLC* Leads her department with professionalism while pursuing innovative ideas that strengthen retention, company performance, and the trucking industry overall. Natalie Jackson *Sr. Tractor Technician* *J.B. Hunt Transport* Delivers consistent high performance, mentors others, and earned category awards in the multiple Arkansas Trucking mechanic competitions, demonstrating technical excellence and composure. Chelsey Johnston *Director, HR* *XPO, Inc.* Built RFO from startup to 359 teams, creating recruiting, onboarding, and policy foundations and reducing subservice reliance while improving lane reliability. Shanna Kearns *VP of Corporate Accounting* *Peach State Truck Centers* Led a major in-house accounts payable (AP) automation initiative, representing a significant operational and technological advancement for the organization. Tysha Kendall *Driver Tractor Trailer* *WM* Demonstrates women can thrive in trucking through her confidence, professionalism, and success, while inspiring others to pursue careers at WM through her example. Jessie Kilgore *Customized Solutions Manager* *FedEx Freight* Delivered substantial business impact through strategic and operational leadership that has driven measurable results across the organization. Lori Kincannon *CRO* *Mckinney Trailers* Became CRO in February 2025, leading national accounts, business development, marketing, sales, hiring, and training while driving major growth and opening two branches. Kimberly Knight *President & CEO* *Kim’s Trucker Services LLC* Launched a DOT Drug and Alcohol Consortium delivering fully compliant testing and reporting services, strengthening fleet safety and regulatory compliance. Maribeth Knueve *Sr. VP of Sales & Marketing* *Marten Transport, Ltd.* Led more than $800M in sales, achieved 20%+ year-over-year customer growth, and secured partnerships with more than 70 new customers last year. Renee Krug *CEO* *Transflo* Led Transflo through a strategic reset, redefining vision, accelerating digital transformation, and advancing AI and machine learning across the trucking ecosystem. Julie Lawson *Head of Accounting & Risk* *Direct Traffic Solutions* Streamlined claims handling processes, resulting in an average claim closure time of 20 days and an average claim amount of approximately $1,922. Michelle LeBlanc *CEO & Founder* *Drop & Hook* Established herself as a pioneering force in transportation marketing by building a unique marketing agency dedicated exclusively to the sector. Andrea Lewis Browne *Supply Chain Manager & Quality Manager* *Great Dane* Led cross-functional efforts to improve supplier alignment, enhance quality controls, and proactively address risk across the supply network. Shantel Lockett *VP, Controller* *Trimac Transportation* Deployed several automation tools that check for invoice accuracy and budget consolidation, reducing manual effort and improving department reliability. Keinna McKnight *SVP of HR* *Clean Harbors* Successfully led a major organizational restructuring that involved realigning five regions into four, optimizing state coverage, headcount, budgeting and health and safety support. Rhonda McKown *Group Technical Safety Engineer* *Ryder System, Inc.* Spearheaded the Lytx 30-in-30 program, a targeted campaign to encourage meaningful coaching sessions based on the severity of driver behaviors.  Gerri McLamb *Director of Transportation* *Performance Foodservice – Virginia*Leading a department of 250 employees, she played a pivotal role in scaling operations to meet rapid growth while maintaining safety, service, and efficiency. Donna Miller *Sr. VP* *Liberty Career Finance* Under her leadership, Liberty has added more than 60 CDL training schools to their lending platform in the past two years. Tracey Miller *Director of Recruiting* *Tri-National, Inc.* Improved TNi’s ATS, implemented driver recruitment guidelines, and mentors new and experienced recruiters through one-on-one coaching to strengthen skills. Amy Molski *National Sales Manager* *Echo Global Logistics* Led change management for the first sales team to adopt a proprietary enhancement to Echo’s Transportation Management System, including EDI load acceptance and load building. Maeve Mueller *IT Security & Governance* *Bridgestone* Applies principles from marketing, change management and learning development to ensure security education is accessible, relevant and operationally aligned to the broader Bridgestone organization. Jaime Oglesby *On-Site Trainer (Lead Driver)* *TA Dedicated* Maintained an outstanding driving record with zero preventable accidents and zero Lytx events throughout the past three years reinforcing best-in-class safety performance. Liz Ormond *Sr. Director, Parcel Transportation* *Walmart* Played a key role advancing Parcel Delivery strategy, directing the roadmap with focus on peak readiness, infrastructure planning, and technology improvements. Maegan Ortega *HR Director* *Kenworth Truck Company* Led implementation of a Time and Leave management system across three locations, improving efficiency, user experience, employee satisfaction, and administrative accuracy. Lisa Paul *Executive VP, Transportation Practice Leader* *Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.* Led the development and structuring of retail and specialty insurance programs designed to align transportation risk management with operational growth strategies. Katy Payne *Operations Manager* *Truck Drivers USA* Created the Haul of Fame section of the TDUSA website, providing drivers with recognition and visibility that elevates their professional standing. Brigid Plamondon *Key Account Manager* *C.H. Robinson* Consistently leads with both confidence and compassion, setting a powerful example for women across the transportation and logistics industry. Kristyn Popejoy *Director of NA Materials* *Peterbilt Motors Company* Helped manage the largest portfolio of new product change in PACCAR’s history with a combined total investment greater than $1B. Angela Prill *VP – Internodal Network Management* *Schneider* Played an integral part of the team that launched Schneider Fast Track, a premium solution designed for shippers with time-sensitive and high-service freight needs. Michelle Randazzo *CFO* *Daimler Truck North America* Oversees enterprise-wide controlling and accounting across Freightliner, Western Star, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation, Detroit Reman, DVCM, and affiliated groups. Becky Reynolds *Transportation Manager* *Dot Transportation* Chairs the SWAT employee resource group, promoting inclusion and a strong employee experience for female drivers across all company locations. Christa Rugova *Sr. Director, Business Support Services* *PLM Fleet* Developed and implemented PLM’s digital rental quoting and reservation functionality within the sales platform that the company relies on today. Nicole Sapienza *Managing Member* *Coastwide Marine Services LLC, Evans Network* Elected Chairwoman of the Motor Carrier Committee for the Port of Virginia, in which she works closely with the port to increase efficiency from the carrier side. Susan Scott *Sr. Key Account Manager* *Circle K Pro* Achieved a major milestone in her career this past year by being awarded the inaugural Green Jacket – Circle K’s highest recognition for sales excellence. Shelley Sheagley *SVP Products* *Aurora Parts* Reorganized the Product Management Team and implemented a worldclass product management process that streamlined product introductions and portfolio oversight. Shayna Sweet *Manager of Dealer Services and Operations Administration* *Fleet Advantage* Proactive approach to problem-solving has minimized delays and prevented potential errors, improving the reliability and responsiveness of Fleet Advantage’s operations. Sam Thompson *VP Customer Success and Fleet Telematics* *Penske* Instrumental in supporting the successful launch of one of Penske's largest, most strategic and forward-looking capabilities and solution offerings: Catalyst AI. Lesley Veldstra Killingsworth *Vice President of Pricing & Market Strategy* *Polaris Transportation Group* Elected the first female board chair of the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) and was the recipient of the 2024 Pros to Know Award. Rachel Wagner *Sr. Project Engineer – Vehicle Programs* *Kodiak AI* Secured a stable supply path for critical steering components used on Kodiak's customer's autonomous trucks and established a new steering collaboration with a major supplier.  Becki Wagoner *VP of Strategic Innovation & Technology* *May Trucking Company* Geolocation and time-zone automation, enhanced equipment visibility, and integrated cross-department reporting eliminated long-standing gaps and fundamentally improved how teams make decisions. Mandy Wells *VP, Finance* *Great Dane* Partnered with cross-functional teams to streamline tariff tracking and collections for national accounts, aligning financial controls with operational execution. Katie White *VP, Labor, Employment, Ethics & Compliance Counsel* *RXO* Expanded her role by leading Ethics, Compliance, and Trade Compliance programs while continuing her responsibilities as Labor and Employment Counsel. Melissa Wiesheier *District Manager* *WM* Recognized as a WM Circle of Excellence winner for her drive, outstanding performance, and leadership in 2025. Amanda Worthen *Director of Driver Employment* *Roehl Transport* Streamlines recruiting practices, builds recruiter tools, and collaborates across recruiting, orientation, operations, safety, technology, and driver pay teams. Cassie X. Lee *Director of National Accounts – Kenworth* *PACCAR Financial Corp. (PFC)* Optimized a diverse portfolio of finance products and deploying targeted marketing program bridging the gap between sales objectives and finance solutions. Tiffini Young *VP of Customer Success & Planning* *Bay & Bay Transportation* Significantly enhanced customer service and planning by improving operational efficiencies, increasing on-time service, and strengthening relationships with trusted shippers. Jessica Yurko *Director of Marketing* *The Evans Network of Companies* Built the Employee Intranet as a centralized hub for HR, benefits, company news, and resources – a site that HR can maintain when policies and information are updated. Holly Zandstra *CFO* *Weller Truck Parts* Recently promoted from Controller to Chief Financial Officer reflecting both her exceptional performance and her 22 years of dedication. 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