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Women In Trucking Association announces continued partnership with Michelin North America, Inc.

Dec 16, 2024

The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announced today that Michelin North America, Inc. has renewed its Gold Level Partnership. This partnership is crucial to the advancement of the mission of the non-profit organization to encourage the employment of women in transportation and logistics, celebrate their success and minimize the obstacles they face.

Michelin has supported WIT at the Gold Level since 2018. In addition to providing critical financial support and leadership, the company actively participates in the association. Pierluigi Cumo, vice president of B2B marketing North America, serves on the board of directors bringing unique perspectives and expertise.

"At Michelin, we are honored to stand alongside the Women In Trucking Association in championing diversity, innovation, and empowerment within the trucking industry,” said Cumo. “We are excited to be a part of this transformative movement and open doors for women in this vital industry."

“Our goal is to be a valuable resource and powerful community for our members,” said Jennifer Hedrick, WIT president and CEO. “Influential company leaders like Michelin enable us to continue to make a lasting impact on gender diversity issues in the industry and to advance our mission. We are grateful for their continued support.”

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