by Women In Trucking Staff, on Jul 21, 2025 5:00:00 AM
ARLINGTON, Va. – July 21, 2025 – The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announced today that Hyundai Translead has renewed its Silver Level Partnership. This continued partnership reflects Hyundai Translead’s strong support for WIT’s mission to promote the employment of women in trucking, honor their contributions, and address the challenges they face in the industry.
Since 2012, Hyundai Translead has actively participated in the association and has supported WIT as a Silver Level Partner since 2016.
“As the transportation industry continues to grow, supporting professional development is more important than ever,” said Theresa Check, Vice President of Sales at Hyundai Translead and Board Member for the Women In Trucking Foundation. “Partnering with WIT reflects our commitment to the women who move this industry forward every day.”
“We are deeply appreciative of Hyundai Translead's unwavering commitment to supporting women in the transportation industry,” said Jennifer Hedrick, CAE, president and CEO of WIT. “Continued partnerships like this play a key role in advancing our mission and driving meaningful change across the 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 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 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, 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.
About Hyundai Translead
Hyundai Translead is the leading van trailer manufacturer in North America. The company manufactures dry and refrigerated van trailers as well as flatbeds, truck bodies, chassis, and dollies. Founded in 1989, Hyundai Translead is 100% owned by Hyundai Motor Group and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. For more information, please visit www.hyundaitranslead.com.
