PLOVER, Wi. – Sept. 14, 2026 – The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announced today that Bridgestone Americas has renewed its Gold Partnership. The continuation of this partnership furthers Bridgestone’s commitment to WIT’s mission to champion the employment and advancement of women in trucking, foster connections, and recognize achievements.
Since 2021, Bridgestone has actively participated in the association and has supported WIT as a Gold Partner since 2023. Additionally, the company has been a sponsor of WIT’s Accelerate! Conference & Expo since 2022. Bridgestone’s Megan Miller, director, network & solutions development and deployment, serves on the board of directors.
“Our partnership with Women In Trucking has helped Bridgestone connect with industry leaders, contribute to the conversations shaping transportation's future, and champion progress across the trucking industry," said Debra Hamlin, senior manager, ERS operations and customer insights. “We are proud to continue working together to help create a stronger, more innovative future for transportation."
“We’re pleased to continue building on our partnership with Bridgestone,” said Lana Nichols, interim president & CEO of WIT. “Megan Miller’s leadership on our board of directors, combined with Bridgestone’s ongoing support, helps move our mission forward and creates lasting value for our members and 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 transportation, 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 transportation through several recognition programs; and more than 1,100 registered attendees at the 2025 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.