by Women In Trucking Staff, on Sep 1, 2026, 5:00:00 AM
PLOVER, Wi. – Sept. 1, 2026 – The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announced today that FedEx Freight has renewed its Gold Partnership, supporting the nonprofit association in furthering its mission to champion the employment and advancement of women in trucking, foster connections, and recognize achievements.
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 sponsor. Melissia Reeves, managing director – district operations, will continue her service on WIT’s board of directors, where she contributes her industry expertise and leadership to support the association’s continued growth and impact.
"Renewing our Gold Partnership with the Women In Trucking Association reflects FedEx Freight's commitment to developing a strong workforce and advancing the transportation industry,” said Reeves. “Through this partnership, we support leadership development, expand opportunities, and help build a stronger future for our industry.”
“FedEx Freight continues to demonstrate a strong commitment to creating opportunities for women across the trucking industry,” said Lana Nichols, interim president and CEO of WIT. “Their partnership helps us strengthen the connections, resources, and opportunities that support women throughout their careers.”
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 welcomed more than 1,100 registered attendees at the 2025 Accelerate! Conference and Exhibition.
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About Women In Trucking Association, Inc.
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.
