Rhode Island Trucking Association (RITA) to support Women in the Trucking Industry with New Lena Daly Scholarship

Listen to this article

The Women In Trucking (WIT) Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit affiliated with the Women In Trucking Association, is pleased to announce the creation of the Rhode Island Trucking Association RITA WIT Foundation Lena Daly Scholarship, recognizing emerging leaders in the trucking industry in the state of Rhode Island.

“It was 60 years ago that Lena Daly led RITA and served as the first Trucking Association Manager in the ATA Federation. In partnering with Women in Trucking and the Women in Trucking Foundation, we honor Lena’s legacy by furthering the careers of women in trucking with these perpetual scholarships,” said Chris Maxwell, RITA president, and CEO.

Debora Babin Katz headshot
Debora Babin Katz

“This new affiliation with RITA to establish the Lena Daly scholarship is an important step in our mission to expand educational support for women in transportation by partnering with state trucking associations and other non-profit organizations,” said WIT Foundation Past-Chair Debora Babin Katz of TrucBrush Corporation. “Lena Daly was an exceptional female leader in our industry, and we are honored to offer this scholarship twice a year to assist a female student associated with the state of Rhode Island in furthering her career in transportation,” she added.

For more information on the RITA WIT Foundation Lena Daly Scholarship or to apply, visit: https://www.womenintruckingfoundation.org/scholarship-info

Magazine & eNewsletter

Printed Monthly Magazine

Published monthly, Material Handling Wholesaler offers feature columns and special coverage of relevant industry issues and products.

Digital Monthly Magazine

Published on the fourth Thursday of each month, Material Handling Wholesaler offers feature columns and special coverage of relevant industry issues and products.

Material Handing Wholesaler Weekly Newsletter

Our Weekly newsletter is emailed every Tuesday and contains the latest Industry Events and People News, Source Directory, and important Industry Links.

Forklift International Weekly Hot Sheet Newsletter

Published every Monday morning with the latest material handling equipment
available for sale.

Share the Post:

Related Posts

Our Current Issue

Trader Network

Magazine & eNewsletter

Our magazine is published and mailed monthly, Material Handling Wholesaler offers feature columns and special coverage of important industry issues. 

Weekly Newsletter – Get the latest industry events and people news in this weekly e-newsletter as well as direct access to Wholesaler’s Source Directory and link.

Current Supplements







SupplyOne acquires compass packaging solutions to continue New England Expansion

Listen to this article The Massachusetts-based supplier’s comprehensive range of protective packaging solutions, along with warehouse and fulfillment services supports SupplyOne’s…

Mitsubishi electric automation wins gold in Control Engineering’s 2026 Product of the Year Awards for FRD800 VFD

Listen to this article Next-generation VFD is recognized for simplifying commissioning while improving efficiency, reliability, and sustainability across industrial applications.…

Material Flow Optimization from K.Hartwall

Listen to this article Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, where Kevin Lawton speaks with Courtney Jackson…

Nano One announces retirement of Founder and CEO and appoints new CEO

Listen to this article Dan Blondal, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, is to retire as of June 12, 2026, and…

Autonomous Yard Operations from YMX Logistics

Listen to this article Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, where Kevin Lawton speaks with Rock Stars Matt…