PLOVER, Wi. – Nov. 2, 2026 – The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announced today that C.H. Robinson has renewed its Gold Partnership. The continuation of this partnership underscores the company's commitment to furthering WIT’s mission to champion the employment and advancement of women in trucking, foster connections, and recognize achievements.
C.H. Robinson has been a dedicated supporter of WIT since 2012. The C.H. Robinson Foundation also supports WIT through philanthropic contributions that help remove barriers and create opportunities for women in the trucking industry. In addition to providing financial support, the company actively participates in the association through leadership participation, including representation on its board of directors.
“Women In Trucking plays an important role in connecting women with the resources, relationships and opportunities they need to thrive in transportation,” said Sheena Thieschafer, C.H. Robinson Director Strategic Sales — Healthcare and WIT board member. “We’re proud to continue to support work that invests in people, strengthens our industry and helps make a meaningful difference.”
“C.H. Robinson continues to demonstrate a strong commitment to the advancement of women in trucking,” said Lana Nichols, interim president & CEO of WIT. “Their partnership brings valuable support and leadership to our work while helping create greater opportunities for women to build meaningful, lasting careers in the industry.”
Founded in 2007, the Women In Trucking Association is a resource for 7,700 corporate and individual members located throughout North America. Recent accomplishments include: releasing the 2026-27 WIT Index, the industry barometer to regularly benchmark and measure the percentage of women who make up critical roles in trucking, which had approximately 210 company participants; hosting 6,300 participants in the WITney® Educational Trailer throughout 39 events in 18 states; honoring nearly 200 leaders in trucking through several recognition programs; and more than 1,000 registered attendees at the 2026 Accelerate! Conference and Exhibition.
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Women In Trucking Association, Inc. (WIT) champions the employment and advancement of women in trucking, fosters connections, and recognizes achievements. WIT is the original community supporting women in the industry, from the driver’s seat to the C-Suite, offering programs and services to help companies succeed, employees thrive, and individuals make an impact. WIT is supported by the generosity of members, including Gold Partners: Amazon, Bridgestone Americas, C.H. Robinson, Daimler Truck North America, FedEx Freight, Great Dane, International Motors, J.B. Hunt Transport, Michelin North America, PACCAR, Penske Transportation Solutions, Perdue Transportation Inc, Ryder System, UPS, and Walmart. Follow WIT on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, and YouTube. To learn more, visit womenintrucking.org, email membership@womenintrucking.org or call 888-464-9482.