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Women In Trucking Association announces continued partnership with UPS

Jun 08, 2026

The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announced today that United Parcel Service (UPS) has renewed its Gold Partnership. This partnership reinforces UPS’ commitment to WIT’s mission to champion the employment and advancement of women in trucking, foster connections, and recognize achievements.

For more than a decade, UPS has actively participated in the association and has supported WIT as a Gold Partner since 2023. Furthering their involvement, the company has been a Platinum Sponsor of WIT’s Accelerate! Conference & Expo since 2022. Angelic Perez, transportation operations manager, serves on the board of directors where she brings valuable expertise and strategic insight to support the organization’s growth and initiatives.

“UPS is proud to support an empower Women in Trucking,” said Perez. “Working together, we are building strong relationships, creating opportunities for growth, and driving a culture where women lead, inspire and move the industry forward together.”

“We are seeing meaningful progress in women’s career advancement across every level of the industry, from the front lines to executive leadership,” said Jennifer Hedrick, CAE, president and CEO of WIT. “This momentum is driven by the commitment of industry leaders like UPS, whose partnership and support continue to play a critical role. We’re proud to work alongside organizations that are helping shape a more inclusive future.”

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