by Women In Trucking Staff, on Jun 24, 2024 5:00:00 AM
ARLINGTON, Va. – June 24, 2024 – The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announced today that J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. has renewed its Gold Level sponsorship furthering the mission of the nonprofit association to bring gender diversity to the transportation and logistics industry.
Since 2015, the company has supported WIT at the Gold Level. In addition to providing financial support, the company actively participates in the association. Jennifer Plumlee, vice president of transportation, serves on the WIT board of directors and is the WIT board liason on the Women In Trucking Foundation board of directors. Jodi Edwards, a two million mile driver for J.B. Hunt and 2024 WIT Driver of the Year, shares her expertise as a member of the WIT Image Team.
“Women are essential to the transportation industry and provide diverse perspectives and insights that will shape its future,” said Plumlee. “We are proud to continue our support for Women in Trucking as they champion female voices and pave the way for future female leaders in the industry.”
“As an influential industry leader, J.B. Hunt’s commitment to gender diversity is clear and their support of WIT is invaluable to the success of our mission,” said Jennifer Hedrick, WIT president and CEO. “We look forward to our continued partnership to further engage and support women in all roles within the transportation and logistics industry.”
Founded in 2007, the Women In Trucking Association is a resource for more than 8,000 corporate and individual members located in the United States, Canada and Mexico, as well as Japan, Australia, Sweden, South Africa and New Zealand. Recent accomplishments include: releasing the 2023 WIT Index, the official barometer to benchmark and measure the percentage of women who make up critical roles in transportation each year, which had more than 300 company participants; awarding a deserving member a 2018 Volvo VNL670 in collaboration with Arrow Truck Sales, Inc.; honoring 300-plus leaders in transportation through several programs; and more than 1,900 registered attendees at the 2023 Accelerate! Conference and Exhibition.
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About Women In Trucking Association, Inc.
Women In Trucking Association, Inc. is a nonprofit association established to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments and minimize obstacles faced by women working in the trucking industry. Membership is not limited to women, as 17 percent of its members are men who support the mission. Women In Trucking is supported by its members and the generosity of Gold Level Partners: Arrow Truck Sales, Bridgestone Americas, Daimler Truck North America, FedEx Freight, Great Dane, J.B. Hunt Transport, Michelin North America, Navistar International, Inc., PACCAR, Penske Transportation Solutions, Ryder System, Walmart, and WM. Follow WIT on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. For more information, visit www.womenintrucking.org or call 888-464-9482.
