The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) recently opened nominations for the 2026 Influential Woman in Trucking Award in partnership with TrueBlue’s Centerline Drivers.

The award, now in its 16th year, honors women based on professional accomplishments, leadership, mentorship, vision, and efforts to create opportunities for others. Nominations are open through August 31 and can be submitted online.

The 2026 award winner will be recognized during the Accelerate! Conference & Expo, scheduled for October 25-28 in Dallas, Texas. Finalists will also participate in a panel discussion on October 28 focused on leadership lessons, career experiences, and insights from their time in the industry.

Past recipients of the award include leaders from organizations such as Old Dominion Freight Line, RE Garrison Trucking, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, UPS, Paccar, Knichel Logistics, and Kenworth of Louisiana.

"Every year, we're inspired by the remarkable women who are driving innovation, leading with purpose, and creating opportunities for the next generation," said Jennifer Hedrick, CAE, president and CEO of WIT. "This award shines a spotlight on leaders whose influence extends far beyond their organizations. We encourage the industry to nominate the women whose leadership deserves to be recognized and celebrated."

What this means for the trucking industry:

Recognizing leadership across trucking helps highlight the growing role women play in fleet operations, transportation management, and industry decision-making. For fleet executives, programs like the Influential Woman in Trucking Award offer an opportunity to identify and celebrate leaders who strengthen company culture, develop talent, and support the future workforce.