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The Women In Trucking Association (WIT), Truck Parking Club and Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) confirmed that Aur\u00e9lie Doucette, vice president of dedicated contract carriage operations at Penske Logistics, has been named the 2026 Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award (DWLA) recipient.<\/p>\n

Doucette was selected for her contributions to operational excellence and her commitment to mentoring and advancing women in the industry.<\/p>\n

Finalists for the award included Eileen Dabrowski, founder and CEO, Apex Tide Consulting and Erin Mitchell, chief operating officer, YMX Logistics.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith more than two decades of experience, Aur\u00e9lie exemplifies the leadership and dedication this award was created to recognize,\u201d said Jennifer Hedrick, CAE, president and CEO of WIT. \u201cHer commitment to developing people, improving operations and advancing opportunities for women makes her an outstanding ambassador for the industry.\u201d<\/p>\n

Doucette began her career with Transfreight and continued her leadership growth following its acquisition by Penske Logistics. In her current role, she works closely with her team to accelerate supply chain performance for customers spanning several industry verticals. She places great value on the mentorship she provides and the customer relationships she nurtures in this role.<\/p>\n

In addition to her operational leadership, Doucette serves as executive champion of Penske Logistics\u2019 Women\u2019s Business Resource Group, where she supports mentorship, professional development and inclusion initiatives. She is also a two-time recipient of the company\u2019s President\u2019s Award.<\/p>\n

\u201cTIA is proud to support recognition of leaders who strengthen and innovate the logistics industry. Aur\u00e9lie embodies what this award stands for from her operational excellence, a mentor’s mindset, and a clear commitment to opening doors for women across the supply chain. She is a deserving recipient and a powerful example for the entire 3PL community. We congratulate her on this well-deserved recognition and thank our partners at WIT and Truck Parking Club for helping elevate the voices shaping the future of freight,\u201d said Chris Burroughs, President and\u00a0CEO of TIA.<\/p>\n

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The award was presented during the TIA Capital Ideas Conference and Exhibition.<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cTruck Parking Club proudly partners with and recognizes Women In Trucking for its unwavering commitment to advancing and empowering women across the logistics marketplace, exemplified through the Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award,\u201d said Brent Hutto, chief relationship officer at Truck Parking Club.<\/p>\n

The award was presented during the TIA Capital Ideas Conference and Exhibition.<\/p>\n

The Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award highlights the growing influence of women in transportation and logistics and recognizes leaders whose impact extends across their organizations and the broader supply chain.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Women In Trucking Association (WIT), Truck Parking Club and Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) confirmed that Aur\u00e9lie Doucette, vice president of dedicated contract carriage operations at Penske Logistics, has been named the 2026 Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award (DWLA) recipient. 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