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The 2025 Influential Woman in Trucking award was announced during the 2025 Accelerate! Conference & Expo. L to R: Jennifer Hedrick, Women In Trucking; Dee Dee Cox, Old Dominion Freight Line; Jill Quinn, Centerline Drivers; Lana Nichols, Women In Trucking<\/p><\/div>\n
Cox has 30 years of experience in human resources and organizational development. She has worked in a variety of industries, including textiles, flooring and transportation, both in the U.S. and abroad. As vice president of human resources development at OD, she oversees talent acquisition, employee relations, leadership development, and engagement strategies that have helped shape a strong, people-focused workplace culture.<\/p>\n
Cox has been a driving force behind OD\u2019s leadership and workforce development initiatives. She launched and expanded the Management Trainee Program, Supervisor Development Program, Apprentice Programs, and internships designed to create clear career pathways \u2014 particularly for women and historically underrepresented groups in transportation. These programs have achieved steadily improving retention rates and increased female representation across the company.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am thrilled and honored to be recognized as the recipient of this award. The real recognition goes to Old Dominion Freight Line, for allowing me and the team to develop these programs. Our leaders at OD supported these opportunities which has helped us continue to fulfill our vision of being the premier transportation provider while maintaining our unique OD Family atmosphere,\u201d said Cox.<\/p>\n
Under her leadership, the HR Development and Talent Acquisition teams have grown from one employee to nearly 40 nationwide.<\/p>\n
Cox also developed a comprehensive leadership curriculum that integrates OD\u2019s vision, core values, and family culture into every level of training. Her strategic approach and commitment to inclusion have made her a respected industry leader dedicated to empowering people and opening doors for the next generation of women in trucking.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"