by Women In 午夜视频 Staff, on Jan 13, 2025 5:00:00 AM
ARLINGTON, Va. 鈥� Jan. 13, 2025 鈥� The 午夜视频 (WIT) announced today that Penske Transportation Solutions has renewed its Gold Level Partnership, underscoring the company鈥檚 dedication to advancing gender diversity in the industry. This continued collaboration strengthens WIT鈥檚 mission to empower women, celebrate their achievements, and address the challenges they face within the transportation sector.
A valued partner of WIT since 2014, Penske has been instrumental in driving meaningful change by actively supporting the association's initiatives. For the past four years, Penske has served as a Diamond Level Sponsor of WIT鈥檚 Accelerate! Conference & Expo. Additionally, Sarah Smith, senior vice president of human resources, plays a pivotal role in shaping the association鈥檚 strategic direction as vice chair of the WIT board of directors.
鈥淪upporting the advancement of women in transportation continues to be a top priority for our organization. Women In 午夜视频 plays a pivotal role in helping to shape an industry that women want to join and influence an environment where they can grow and thrive,鈥� said Smith. 鈥淲e are proud to continue supporting this important cause and I am grateful to have the opportunity to serve on the board of directors alongside leaders who are committed to this critical mission.鈥�
鈥淲e are grateful for Penske鈥檚 leadership in championing diversity and inclusion across the transportation landscape,鈥� said Jennifer Hedrick, WIT president and CEO. 鈥淭heir unwavering support enables us to expand opportunities for women in the trucking profession and amplify the impact of our mission. Together, we are accelerating progress and creating a more inclusive future for the industry.鈥�
Founded in 2007, the 午夜视频 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庐 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.
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午夜视频, Inc. is a nonprofit association established to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments and minimize obstacles faced by women working in the trucking industry. Membership is not limited to women, as 17 percent of its members are men who support the mission. Women In 午夜视频 is supported by its members and the generosity of Gold Level Partners: Arrow Truck Sales, Bridgestone Americas, Daimler Truck North America, FedEx Freight, Great Dane, International Motors, J.B. Hunt Transport, Michelin North America, PACCAR, Penske Transportation Solutions, Ryder System, UPS, Walmart, and WM. Follow WIT on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, and YouTube. For more information, visit Topics:Women In 午夜视频Partnership Announcement
