The Women In Trucking Association (WIT), in partnership with TrueBlue’s Centerline Drivers, is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Influential Woman in Trucking Award—one of the industry’s highest honors recognizing women whose leadership is helping shape the future of trucking.
Now in its 16th year, this prestigious award celebrates women who make or influence key decisions across the trucking, transportation, logistics, and supply chain industries. Nominees are recognized not only for their professional accomplishments, but also for their vision, leadership, mentorship, and commitment to paving the way for others.
“Every year, we’re inspired by the remarkable women who are driving innovation, leading with purpose, and creating opportunities for the next generation,” said Jennifer Hedrick, CAE, president and CEO of WIT. “This award shines a spotlight on leaders whose influence extends far beyond their organizations. We encourage the industry to nominate the women whose leadership deserves to be recognized and celebrated.”
Nominations are open through August 31 and can be submitted online at: https://witawards.secure-platform.com/site
The winner will be announced during the 2026 Accelerate! Conference & Expo to be held October 25-28 in Dallas, Texas. Finalists will also participate in a featured panel discussion on October 28, sharing their leadership lessons, career experiences, and insights that have shaped their success.
“Sharing the stories of influential women in trucking inspires more women to pursue rewarding careers in an industry that keeps America moving,” said Jill Quinn, president of Centerline Drivers. “Centerline is honored to sponsor the 2026 Influential Woman in Trucking Award as part of our continued commitment to advancing opportunities for women across the industry.”
Past recipients of the Influential Woman in Trucking Award represent some of the most respected and influential leaders in the trucking industry, including:
- 2025 – Dee Dee Cox, Vice President of Human Resources, Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
- 2024 – Tracy Rushing, Executive Director of Safety and Recruiting, RE Garrison Trucking, Inc.
- 2023 – Shelley Simpson, President, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
- 2022 – Trina Norman, Southern California Feeder Operations Manager, UPS
- 2021 – Lily Ley, VP & CIO, PACCAR
- 2020 – Kristy Knichel, President, Knichel Logistics, and Jodie Teuton, Co-Founder, Kenworth of Louisiana
Visit the Influential Woman in Trucking webpage to explore the full list of past recipients and learn more about the award.
WIT and Centerline Drivers invite colleagues, peers, mentors, and industry leaders to nominate a woman whose leadership has made a meaningful difference. Whether she is transforming her organization, championing innovation, mentoring future leaders, or strengthening the trucking industry through her vision and service, this is an opportunity to celebrate her contributions.
Every nomination helps tell the story of the talented women moving the trucking industry forward and inspires the next generation of trailblazers to do the same.
