YMX Executive Recognized by Women In Trucking Association as a Driving Force in the Industry
YMX Logistics has announced that Chief Operating Officer Erin Mitchell has been named a finalist for the 2026 Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award by the Women In Trucking Association.
The annual award recognizes exceptional female leaders who are driving innovation, operational excellence, and the advancement of women across the logistics and transportation industry. Mitchell was selected alongside two other finalists based on her professional achievements, leadership, mentorship, and industry impact.
“Erin’s recognition as a finalist reflects the kind of leadership our industry needs right now,” said Matt Yearling, CEO of YMX Logistics. “Erin has a unique ability to step into complex environments, bring clarity where there is ambiguity, and build high-performing teams that execute at a consistently high level. More importantly, she invests deeply in people, creating leaders around her and raising the standard for what great leadership looks like in our industry.”
Mitchell joined YMX Logistics in 2024 after more than two decades at The Kraft Heinz Company, where she served as Vice President of Logistics and Head of Network Restructuring, overseeing more than 100 warehouses and five North American distribution networks. At YMX, she leads national yard and trucking operations and holds enterprise-wide responsibility across operations, human resources, IT, engineering, customer success, fleet safety, and maintenance.
Her leadership has been instrumental in advancing YMX’s mission to modernize outsourced yard logistics through a more standardized, technology-enabled operating model. By applying enterprise-level rigor to field-based operations, Mitchell has helped improve safety performance, operational efficiency, and scalability across distributed customer networks.
Beyond operational impact, Mitchell is a committed advocate for developing the next generation of supply chain leaders. She actively mentors emerging talent, contributes to academic programs, and has played a key role in expanding leadership opportunities for women within YMX, with more than half of recent leadership hires filled by women.
“Throughout my career, I’ve been drawn to opportunities that challenge the status quo,” said Mitchell. “Yard operations represent one of the greatest untapped opportunities in supply chain execution. It’s an honor to be recognized alongside such accomplished leaders, and I hope this recognition helps continue to elevate both the role of the yard and the importance of creating more opportunities for women across our industry.”
Mitchell has received multiple industry honors, including recognition as a “Top Woman to Watch in Transportation” by Women in Trucking, a “Rock Star of the Supply Chain” by Food Logistics, and a ” Supply Chain “Pros-to-Know” by Supply and Demand Chain Executive. Her leadership continues to influence how organizations approach operational execution, workforce development, and the yard’s role as a strategic control point within the broader supply chain.
The 2026 Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award winner will be announced at the TIA Capital Ideas Conference & Exhibition on April 17 in Phoenix, Arizona.
