by Women In Trucking Staff, on Jan 3, 2025 5:00:00 AM
ARLINGTON, Va. – January 3, 2025 – The Women In Trucking Association (WIT), Truckstop, and Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) are seeking nominations for the 2025 Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award (DWLA).
"This award highlights the remarkable talent and contributions of women who inspire and drive positive change in our industry. We encourage nominations for this award to celebrate those who are shaping the future of logistics and setting the standard for excellence," said Jennifer Hedrick, president and CEO, WIT.
Supported by Truckstop and TIA, the award is open to high-performing women involved in logistics, including those in freight brokerage, third-party logistics (3PL), supply chain management, and related fields.
"The Women In Trucking Association remains a cornerstone for advancing and empowering women in transportation and logistics," said Kendra Tucker, chief executive officer, Truckstop. "We are proud to support The Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award and to celebrate the exceptional achievements of these visionary leaders who inspire progress across our industry."
The annual award recognizes exceptional women who have made significant contributions to the logistics and trucking industry. Award recipients demonstrate leadership, innovation, and a commitment to excellence.
"Since 2007, the Women In Trucking Association has been encouraging women to join and thrive in the transportation industry," said Chris Burroughs, president & CEO of the Transportation Intermediaries Association. "TIA is a proud supporter of WIT and the accomplished women driving the industry."
The winner of this prestigious award will be announced during the TIA 2025 Capital Ideas Conference, on Friday, April 11 in San Antonio.
To submit a nomination or learn more about the Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award, visit www.womenintrucking.org/distinguished-woman-in-logistics. Nominations are due February 12, 2025.
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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.
About Truckstop
Truckstop is a trusted partner for carriers, brokers, and shippers, empowering the freight community through a platform of innovative solutions for the entire freight lifecycle to increase efficiency, automate processes, and accelerate growth. As one of the industry’s largest neutral freight marketplaces, Truckstop provides the customer service as well as scale of quality loads and trucks to give customers of all sizes, whether on the road or in the office, the transparency and freedom to build lasting relationships and grow their businesses. To learn how Truckstop is helping move the freight community forward, visit https://truckstop.com.
About Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA)
Transportation Intermediaries Association is the professional organization of the $214 billion third-party logistics industry. TIA is the only organization exclusively representing transportation intermediaries of all disciplines, doing business in domestic and international commerce. TIA is the voice of the 3PL industry to shippers, carriers, government officials and international organizations. TIA is the United States member of the International Federation of Freight Forwarder Associations, FIATA. For more information, visit www.tianet.org or call 703.299.5700.
