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Tampa – October 13, 2026 -- Transflo has been named a 2026 "Top Company for Women to Work in Trucking" by Redefining the Road, the official magazine of the Women In Trucking Association (WIT), marking its second consecutive year on the list.

Selection draws 18,000 votes and names 106 companies

The program, launched in 2018, uses a two-step selection process. Nominations are reviewed against the program's criteria, then validated by an industry-wide vote. More than 18,000 transportation professionals cast ballots in June, and 106 companies made the 2026 list.

The recognition honors companies whose cultures support gender inclusion, flexible work requirements, competitive compensation and benefits, professional development, and career advancement.

Plover, Wisconsin – October 12, 2026 -- More than 18,000 votes were cast in this year's "Top Companies for Women to Work in Trucking" program, which Redefining the Road magazine, the official magazine of the Women In Trucking Association (WIT), used to release its 2026 list.

The program is in its ninth year. The magazine created the award in 2018 to support WIT's mission of promoting companies focused on the employment and advancement of women in trucking, according to Lana Nichols, interim president and CEO of WIT.

Voting by industry professionals determines the Elite 30

Every nomination is evaluated against established criteria before transportation professionals from across the industry vote on the final honorees, according to Brian Everett, group publisher and editorial director of Redefining the Road. The companies with the most votes make up the "Elite 30" of the 2026 list.

Dammam – October 12, 2026 -- Harbin Electric International (HEI) is delivering the 1,890-megawatt Nairyah 2 combined-cycle power plant in Saudi Arabia, a project tied to the Saudi Vision 2030 initiative, and has released a documentary on the build.

HEI staffs Nairyah 2 with engineers and workers from more than 13 countries

The workforce draws on Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Colleagues from Spain, South Korea, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia work on site together. HEI says language gaps and cultural differences were initially major barriers, and that its project team addressed them through open communication and shared goals.

On-site meetings bring together specialists from different backgrounds to develop technical solutions.

Arlington, Va. – October 12, 2026 -- Hyundai Translead has renewed its Silver Partnership with the Women In Trucking Association (WIT), extending a sponsorship tier it has held since 2016.

Hyundai Translead has backed WIT for 14 years

The trailer manufacturer has taken part in the association since 2012 and has supported WIT as a Silver Partner for the past decade. WIT said the renewal reflects Hyundai Translead's backing of its mission to promote the employment and advancement of women in trucking, build connections and recognize achievements.

Theresa Check, Vice President of Sales at Hyundai Translead, said the company wants to "help create opportunities for growth, learning, and connection" and to encourage more women to build careers in transportation.

Jennifer Hedrick, CAE, president and CEO of WIT, described Hyundai Translead as an innovative industry leader and a valued partner in advancing the association's mission.

Washington – October 12, 2026 -- Jennifer Hedrick, CAE, has stepped down as President & CEO of the Women In Trucking Association (WIT), effective Aug. 5, after serving in the role since January 2023.

Vice President Lana Nichols takes over as interim president and CEO

WIT's Board of Directors will direct the search for a permanent successor. Lana Nichols, the association's Vice President, will run the organization in the interim. WIT said additional information on the leadership transition will be shared as it becomes available. No timeline for the search was disclosed.

Plover, Wisconsin – October 12, 2026 -- Amazon has returned as a Gold Partner of the Women In Trucking Association (WIT) and has appointed Janelle Bubnes, senior regional transportation manager, to represent it on the WIT Board of Directors. Amazon first became a Gold Partner in 2019.

Bubnes joins WIT board to help set strategic direction

Bubnes will help guide the association's strategic direction and work alongside fellow board members on WIT's mission and initiatives.

Lana Nichols, WIT's interim president and CEO, said Amazon's support and Bubnes' industry expertise will help strengthen WIT's efforts and expand its impact across the trucking industry.

Bubnes said Amazon will bring its scale and its people to the effort, and described WIT as providing the community, visibility and advocacy the industry needs.

Plover, Wisconsin – October 12, 2026 -- Women hold approximately 31% of C-suite and executive positions in trucking, but only 2.5% of diesel technician roles, according to the Women In Trucking Association's 2026-27 WIT Index.

The survey ran from November 2025 through April 2026 and drew about 210 respondents. Participating organizations reported demographics, the status of their diversity and inclusion policies, and the share of women in various roles.

Women hold 37.5% of supervisory roles and 29% of board seats

Women account for 37.5% of supervisory leadership positions and 29% of board of directors members among respondents. The C-suite share is approximately 31%.

HR leads functional roles at 76.5% women, while technicians trail at 2.5%

Women make up 76.5% of human resources and talent management roles, 45.5% of dispatchers and 44% of safety positions. Diesel technicians are the outlier: women hold just 2.5% of those roles.

Plover – – October 12, 2026 -- Bridgestone Americas has renewed its Gold Partnership with the Women In Trucking Association (WIT), extending a relationship that began with the company joining the association in 2021.

Bridgestone has backed WIT as a Gold Partner since 2023

Bridgestone has sponsored WIT's Accelerate! Conference & Expo since 2022. Megan Miller, the company's director of network & solutions development and deployment, sits on the WIT board of directors.

Debra Hamlin, Bridgestone's senior manager of ERS operations and customer insights, said the partnership has helped the company "connect with industry leaders" and contribute to discussions on the future of transportation. Lana Nichols, WIT's interim president and CEO, said Miller's board role and Bridgestone's ongoing support advance the association's mission and add value for members.

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."