{"id":13932,"date":"2024-12-19T01:33:43","date_gmt":"2024-12-19T01:33:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/?p=13932"},"modified":"2024-12-09T15:37:09","modified_gmt":"2024-12-09T15:37:09","slug":"wit-honors-rushing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/wit-honors-rushing\/","title":{"rendered":"WIT Honors Rushing"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) presented Tracy Rushing, Executive Director of Safety and Recruiting, RE Garrison Trucking, Inc. with the 2024 Influential Woman in Trucking award.<\/p>\n

The award is sponsored by Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) and recognizes the achievements of female role models and trailblazers in the trucking industry.<\/p>\n

\u201cWomen In Trucking is honored each year to name a leader in our industry who demonstrates remarkable grit, talent and passion to advance opportunities for women in trucking,\u201d said Jennifer Hedrick, WIT President and CEO.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to give this honor to Tracy Rushing this year. Tracy\u2019s commitment to this profession and desire to mentor future leaders is an example for all of us.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Tracy Rushing, Executive Director of Safety and Recruiting, RE Garrison Trucking, Inc.<\/p><\/div>\n

The winner was announced during the WIT Accelerate! Conference & Expo in Dallas, Texas. The announcement came after the panel discussion \u201cBecoming an Influential Woman in Trucking.\u201d Panelists consisted of the 2024 award finalists: Lisa Gonnerman, Vice President of Enterprise Services, TA Dedicated, and Sheri Aaberg, Chief Operating Officer, Transport Enterprise Leasing. The panel was facilitated by two 2024 WIT Top Women to Watch in Transportation: Kelley Martin, Director of Aftermarket, and Heather Callahan, Director of Logistics, both with DTNA.<\/p>\n

The conference session concluded with Rushing sharing HERstory with nearly 2,000 attendees. She began her career 30 years ago in a scale house and grew into leadership roles through perseverance, mentorship and a strong work ethic. She shared personal stories including her early years in trucking and the importance of relationships in the industry. She left the audience encouraged to find their “why” in trucking and strive to leave a legacy of support, inclusion and opportunity for future generations of trucking professionals.<\/p>\n

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Lisa Gonnerman, TA Dedicated; Tracy Rushing, RE Garrison Trucking, Inc; Sheri Aaberg, Transport Enterprise Leasing.<\/p><\/div>\n

“I’m incredibly grateful to be named 2024 Influential Woman in Trucking but this honor isn’t mine alone. It belongs to all the women who have paved the way and continue to push our industry forward. I\u2019m just proud to be a part of this community of strong, dedicated women who work tirelessly to keep America moving. We\u2019re all in this together, and I\u2019m thankful every day that I get to be a trucker,” said Rushing.<\/p>\n

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Jennifer Hedrick, WIT; Tracy Rushing, Heather Callahan, DTNA; RE Garrison Trucking, Inc; Kelley Martin, DTNA; Lana Nichols, WIT.<\/p><\/div>\n

Rushing is an active member of the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM), Truckload Carriers Associations (TCA) and the Alabama Trucking Association\u2019s Safety & Maintenance Management Council (SMMC). She serves on the Risk Management Advisory Committee of the ATA Comp Fund (RMAC), the Women In Trucking Membership Committee and is the chair of the Truckload Carriers Association\u2019s (TCA) Safety, Recruiting and Retention Committee.<\/p>\n

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The conference session concluded with Tracy Rushing sharing HERstory with nearly 2,000 attendees.<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cThis year, Daimler Truck North America attended the WIT Accelerate! Conference & Expo with the theme \u2018one of many.\u2019 \u00a0It’s about being part of a larger community, not just the only one or the best one, but one of many. The finalists for the Influential Woman in Trucking Award embody this vision. Through their dedication and hard work, they are paving the way for women to excel and thrive in our industry,\u201d said Kelley Martin, DTNA.\u00a0\u201cAdditionally, I\u2019d like to congratulate Tracy Rushing for being named the 2024 Influential Woman in Trucking. Her outstanding career and unwavering passion have made a lasting impact on the trucking industry and beyond and she is truly deserving of this prestigious honor.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) presented Tracy Rushing, Executive Director of Safety and Recruiting, RE Garrison Trucking, Inc. with the 2024 Influential Woman in Trucking award. 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