ARLINGTON, Va. – March 16, 2026 – The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announced today that Ryder System, Inc. has renewed its Gold Partnership. This continued partnership underscores Ryder’s strong alignment with WIT’s mission to champion the employment and advancement of women in trucking, cultivate meaningful industry connections, and celebrate professional achievements across the industry.
For more than a decade, Ryder has maintained an active leadership role within the association, continuing its commitment as a Gold Partner. Lesley Kerr, vice president of human resources, serves on the board of directors, leveraging her strategic expertise and industry insight to help advance the organization’s long-term priorities and impact.
“Women in Trucking plays a vital role in developing the next generation of industry leaders,” said Kerr. “By creating pathways for mentorship, learning, and connection, the organization helps women build the confidence and skills to lead at every level. For Ryder, that leadership pipeline strengthens our workforce and helps drive a more innovative and resilient transportation industry.”
“Ryder’s partnership represents a strong, shared commitment to building an industry where women have clear opportunities to grow and lead at every level,” said Jennifer Hedrick, CAE, president and CEO of WIT. “Together, we are expanding professional networks, increasing visibility and creating stronger pathways for women to advance throughout trucking.”
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 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: Arrow Truck Sales, 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, Ryder System, UPS, Walmart, and WM. 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.