The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announced today that J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. has renewed its Gold Partnership. This ongoing collaboration supports the company’s broader efforts to expand career opportunities and strengthen workforce development.
Since 2015, the company has supported WIT as a Gold Partner. The company actively participates in the association as Jennifer Plumlee, vice president, managed logistics, serves as the Chair of the WIT board of directors. Additionally, Jodi Edwards, a two-million-mile driver for J.B. Hunt, is a Legacy Member of the WIT Image Team.
“The industry connection gained by those involved in Women in Trucking helps drive inclusion as we share real-world knowledge and experience with one another,” Plumlee said. “J.B. Hunt is proud to renew our support and contribute to efforts that help people build meaningful careers in transportation.”
“We’re proud to continue working alongside J.B. Hunt Transport Services and value the perspective and leadership Jennifer Plumlee contributes through her service on our board of directors,” said Jennifer Hedrick, CAE, president and CEO of WIT. “Their ongoing support of inclusion across the trucking industry makes a meaningful impact on our mission and our members.”
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.
