The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has announced that United Parcel Service (UPS) has renewed its Gold Level Partnership. This partnership underscores UPS’ commitment to WIT’s mission to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments, and minimize obstacles faced by women working in the industry

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, contributing her valuable knowledge and foresight to advance the organization’s efforts.

“UPS is proud to deepen our partnership with Women In Trucking as we work together to build a more inclusive, diverse, and thriving industry,” said Michael. “By actively supporting and empowering women across all areas of transportation, we are driving progress, opening career paths, and shaping the future of trucking for generations to come.”

“We continue to make significant strides in our efforts to advance career growth for women in the industry, whether it’s behind the wheel or in the office,” said Jennifer Hedrick, CAE, president and CEO of WIT. “Without the support from influential business leaders like UPS, this progress would not be possible. We are grateful for their continued support and partnership.”

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.