by Women In Trucking Staff, on Jan 6, 2025 5:00:00 AM
ARLINGTON, Va. – Jan. 6, 2025 – The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announced today that United Parcel Service (UPS) has renewed its Gold Level Partnership. This partnership serves to further WIT’s mission to empower more women in the transportation and logistics industry with the knowledge, resources and community they need to succeed.
For more than a decade, UPS has actively participated in the association and has supported WIT as a Gold Level Partner since 2023. Furthering their involvement, the company has been a Platinum Level Sponsor of WIT’s Accelerate! Conference & Expo since 2022. Bonnie Michael, vice president of transportation, serves on the board of directors, lending her expertise and vision to the organization’s initiatives.
“Our partnership with WIT reflects UPS’ unwavering commitment to foster an inclusive and equitable workplace,” said Michael. “Together, we’re building a future where women thrive and lead at every level.”
"UPS’ renewed commitment to WIT is a testament to their strong belief in building a diverse workforce and championing female voices and leadership,” said Jennifer Hedrick, WIT president and CEO. "We are excited to continue this impactful partnership, working together to inspire, engage, and support women pursuing rewarding careers in 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 www.womenintrucking.org or call 888-464-9482.
