Women In Trucking Association Names 2026 Top Companies for Women to Work in Trucking

PLOVER, Wis., Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the list of the 2026 "Top Companies for Women to Work in Trucking" has been released by Redefining the Road magazine, the official magazine of the Women In Trucking Association (WIT). The magazine created the award in 2018 to support an element of WIT's mission: to promote the accomplishments of companies that are focused on the employment and advancement of women in the trucking industry, according to Lana Nichols, interim president and CEO of WIT.

There are a number of characteristics that distinguish the companies recognized on this list, according to Brian Everett, group publisher and editorial director of Redefining the Road. These characteristics include corporate cultures that foster gender diversity; competitive compensation and benefits; flexible hours and work requirements; professional development opportunities; and career advancement opportunities.

The list is comprised of a diverse range of company types in the trucking marketplace, including motor carriers, third-party logistics companies, and original equipment manufacturers. These companies will be recognized at the upcoming WIT Accelerate! Conference & Expo Oct. 25-28 in Dallas, Texas. ExxonMobil is the sponsor of this year's program.

"Being recognized as one of the Top Companies for Women to Work in Trucking reflects a genuine, organization-wide commitment to creating a workplace where women can build meaningful, successful careers while helping companies strengthen their workforce and business performance," said Brian Everett, group publisher & editorial director of Redefining the Road magazine. "The selection process is intentionally rigorous. Every nomination is thoroughly evaluated against established criteria before transportation professionals from across the industry cast their votes to help determine the final honorees. Now in its ninth year, with more than 18,000 votes cast, the program continues to demonstrate the trucking industry's growing commitment to recognizing employers that are setting the standard for workplace culture, leadership, professional development, and opportunities for women."

Companies generating the largest number of votes are named to the "Elite 30" of the 2026 Top Companies for Women to Work in Trucking. They are ArcBest, Averitt, Bennett Family of Companies, Daimler Truck North America, Estes Express Lines, FedEx Freight, Forward, Great Dane, Highlight Motor Group, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., Kenworth Truck Company, Landstar System, Inc., Marathon Petroleum Company LP, Marten Transport, Ltd., May Trucking Company, Old Dominion Freight Line, PACCAR Financial Corp., PACCAR Inc., PACCAR Leasing Company, PACCAR Parts Division, Peterbilt Motors Company, Quality Carriers, Inc., Roehl Transport, Inc., RXO, Ryder System, Inc., Suburban Propane, L.P., The Evans Network of Companies, Thermo King® by Trane Technologies, UPS, and XPO, Inc.

Companies named to the overall 2026 Top Companies for Women to Work in Trucking list are 4Refuel, ADM Trucking, America's Service Line LLC, AMX, Ancora Training, Apex Transit Solutions, Aurora Parts, Bob's Discount Furniture, Boss Lady Logistics, Boyle Transportation, Brenny Transportation, Inc., Bridgestone Americas, Cargomatic, Carter Express, Inc., Centerline, Certified Express, Inc, CJ Logistics America, Clean Harbors, CLG Transportation, ContainerPort Group, Conversion Interactive Agency, Covenant Logistics, Cummins Inc., Day & Ross, Dot Transportation, Inc., Echo Global Logistics, Erb Group, Fide Freight, Fontaine Fifth Wheel, Gatik, Giltner Logistics, GLT Logistics, Great Plains Transportation Services, a division of Scale Bank, Great West: An Old Republic Company, Halvor Lines, International Motors, LLC, ISAAC Instruments, J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc., JX Truck Center, Kirsch Transportation Services, Inc., Koch Companies, Kodiak AI, Leonard's Express, LGT Transport, McLeod Software, Michelin North America, Inc., Musket Transport, Nuss Truck and Equipment, Palmer Trucks, Peach State Truck Centers, Polaris Transportation Group, Ruan Transportation Management Systems, Saddle Creek Logistics Services, Savage, Schneider, Southeastern Freight Lines, Southwest International Trucks, Spoerl Trucking, Inc, Standard Logistics, Sun State International Trucks LLC, SWTO, LLC, TA Dedicated, The Pete Store, Total Transportation of MS, TRAC Intermodal, TRAFFIX, Transflo, Tri-National Inc., Trimac Transportation, Trinity Logistics, Tucker Freight Lines, U.S. Xpress, United Vision Logistics, USAL, Wilson Logistics, and YMX Logistics

About Women In Trucking Association, Inc.

Women In Trucking Association, Inc. (WIT) champions the employment and advancement of women in trucking, fosters connections, and recognizes achievements. WIT is the original community supporting women in the industry, from the driver's seat to the C-Suite, offering programs and services to help companies succeed, employees thrive, and individuals make an impact. WIT is supported by the generosity of members, including Gold Partners: 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, Perdue Transportation Inc, Ryder System, UPS, and Walmart. Follow WIT on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, and YouTube. To learn more, visit womenintrucking.org, email [email protected] or call 888-464-9482.

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