Plover – October 12, 2026 -- Perdue Transportation, Inc has become a Gold Partner of the Women In Trucking Association (WIT), a 7,700-member organization, and has secured a seat on the WIT Board of Directors for Carrie Johnson, its senior transportation director.
Perdue names senior transportation director to WIT board
Johnson will represent Perdue on the board. Under the partnership, Perdue will help advance initiatives covering professional growth, access to industry resources, professional connections and recognition of women at every career stage.
Lana Nichols, WIT interim president and CEO, said partnerships with companies such as Perdue are essential to the association's mission. Johnson said Perdue Farms Inc aims to "help build a stronger, more diverse future for our industry."
Perdue becomes one of 15 listed Gold Partners
The Gold Partner roster now includes Amazon, Bridgestone Americas, C.H. Robinson, Daimler Truck North America, FedEx Freight, Great Dane, International Motors, J.B. Hunt Transport, Michelin North America, PACCAR, Penske Transportation Solutions, Ryder System, UPS and Walmart, alongside Perdue.
WIT reports 6,300 trailer participants and 210 Index companies
Founded in 2007, WIT serves corporate and individual members across North America. Its 2026-27 WIT Index, which benchmarks the share of women in critical transportation roles, drew approximately 210 participating companies.
The WITney Educational Trailer hosted 6,300 participants across 39 events in 18 states. WIT's recognition programs honored nearly 200 transportation leaders, and the 2025 Accelerate! Conference and Exhibition drew more than 1,100 registered attendees.