According to Brian Everett, publisher of Redefining the Road, entrepreneurship is a viable means of economic self-sufficiency, and many women are choosing an enterprise connected to transportation to be a part of their career aspirations.
Companies included on this list met certain criteria that includes: majority ownership by a woman, financial stability and growth, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit. Each company was also chosen based on business success and accomplishments that foster gender diversity.
“As always, we are thankful to be recognized by such a wonderful organization that advocates for women in our industry. Women in Trucking is doing their part to elevate trucking and logistics as great industries for women to thrive in,” said Marcia Taylor, CEO of Bennett International Group.
Bennett will be recognized during a special program at the Women in Trucking Accelerate! Conference & Expo, Sept. 30-Oct. 2 in Dallas, Texas. For the full list of other companies recognized by WIT, visit www.womenintrucking.org.
About Women In Trucking Association, Inc.
Women In Trucking Association, 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. Follow WIT on Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn. For more information, visit www.womenintrucking.org.
About Bennett International Group
McDonough-Ga.-based Bennett International Group is a woman-owned, Women’s Enterprise Business Council (WBENC)-certified, diversified transportation and logistics company. Through its nine affiliated operating companies, Bennett International Group delivers integrated transportation and supply chain management solutions worldwide. For more information, visit www.bennettig.com.
