by Women In Trucking Staff, on Nov 12, 2024 11:32:26 AM
Tracy Rushing, Executive Director of Safety and Recruiting, RE Garrison Trucking, Inc.
DALLAS, Tx. 鈥� November 12, 2024 鈥� The 一品探花 (WIT) presented Tracy Rushing, Executive Director of Safety and Recruiting, RE Garrison Trucking, Inc. with the 2024 Influential Woman in Trucking award. The award is sponsored by Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) and recognizes the achievements of female role models and trailblazers in the trucking industry.
鈥淲omen 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,鈥� said Jennifer Hedrick, WIT President and CEO. 鈥淲e鈥檙e thrilled to give this honor to Tracy Rushing this year. Tracy鈥檚 commitment to this profession and desire to mentor future leaders is an example for all of us.鈥�
Lisa Gonnerman, TA Dedicated; Tracy Rushing, RE Garrison Trucking, Inc; Sheri Aaberg, Transport Enterprise Leasing
The winner was announced during the WIT Accelerate! Conference & Expo in Dallas, Texas. The announcement came after the panel discussion 鈥淏ecoming an Influential Woman in Trucking.鈥� 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.
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.
"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鈥檓 just proud to be a part of this community of strong, dedicated women who work tirelessly to keep America moving. We鈥檙e all in this together, and I鈥檓 thankful every day that I get to be a trucker," said Rushing.
Rushing is an active member of the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM), Truckload Carriers Associations (TCA) and the Alabama Trucking Association鈥檚 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鈥檚 (TCA) Safety, Recruiting and Retention Committee.
Jennifer Hedrick, WIT; Tracy Rushing, Heather Callahan, DTNA; RE Garrison Trucking, Inc; Kelley Martin, DTNA; Lana Nichols, WIT
鈥淭his year, Daimler Truck North America attended the WIT Accelerate! Conference & Expo with the theme 鈥榦ne of many.鈥� It'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,鈥� said Kelley Martin, DTNA. 鈥淎dditionally, I鈥檇 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.鈥�
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