by Women In Trucking Staff, on Sep 8, 2025 5:00:00 AM
ARLINGTON, Va. – Sept. 8, 2025 – The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announced today that FedEx Freight has renewed its Gold Partnership, supporting the nonprofit association in highlighting the wide range of career paths available to women in transportation and logistics, recognizing their achievements, and addressing the obstacles they encounter.
FedEx Freight has been an active supporter of the association for more than a decade and a Gold Partner since 2019. Additionally, the company has played a pivotal role in WIT’s annual Accelerate! Conference & Expo as a Platinum Sponsor. Demonstrating FedEx Freight’s ongoing commitment to the association, Melissia Reeves, managing director – district operations, contributes her expertise and leadership as a member of WIT’s board of directors, shaping key initiatives that advance WIT’s goals.
“Through our partnership with WIT, we are proud to celebrate the achievements of women who are redefining what’s possible in transportation,” Reeves said.
"We value FedEx Freight’s leadership in championing career opportunities for women within the transportation sector," said Jennifer Hedrick, CAE, president and CEO of WIT. "Their continued partnership strengthens our ability to open doors for women, celebrate their contributions, and break down barriers across the industry."
Founded in 2007, the Women In Trucking Association is a resource for more than 8,000 corporate and individual members located throughout North America. Recent accomplishments include: releasing the 2024-25 WIT Index, the industry barometer to regularly benchmark and measure the percentage of women who make up critical roles in transportation, which had approximately 350 company participants; hosting 7,400 participants in the WITney® Educational Trailer throughout 40 events in 26 states; honoring 200-plus leaders in transportation through several recognition programs; and more than 2,000 registered attendees at the 2024 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 profession. Membership is not limited to women, as 11 percent of members are men who support the mission. Women In Trucking is supported by members, including Gold Partners: Arrow Truck Sales, Bridgestone Americas, Daimler Truck North America, FedEx Freight, Great Dane, International Motors, J.B. Hunt Transport, Michelin North America, PACCAR, Penske Transportation Solutions, Ryder System, UPS, Walmart, and WM. Follow WIT on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, and YouTube. For more information, visit womenintrucking.org or call 888-464-9482.
