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Schneider selected as a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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Schneider National, Inc. (NYSE: SNDR), a premier multimodal provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services, is excited to share the company has been named a 2023 Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation by Redefining the Road, the official magazine of the Women in Trucking Association (WIT).

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  • Schneider National, Inc. (NYSE: SNDR), a premier multimodal provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services, is excited to share the company has been named a 2023 Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation by Redefining the Road, the official magazine of the Women in Trucking Association (WIT).
  • This is the fifth consecutive year Schneider has received this honor.
  • WIT selected companies for their efforts in the following:
    corporate culture that fosters gender diversity;
    flexible hours and work requirements; and
    professional development opportunities and career advancement opportunities.
  • "Increasing accessibility and inclusivity for women in the industry has been a long-standing commitment of Schneider’s,” said Schneider Executive Vice President of Human Resources Angela Fish.

Forward Named a Top Company For Women to Work For by the Women in Trucking Association

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Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) (“Forward”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) has been named one of 2023’s “Top Companies for Women to Work For in Transportation” by the Women In Trucking Association.

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  • Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) (“Forward”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) has been named one of 2023’s “Top Companies for Women to Work For in Transportation” by the Women In Trucking Association.
  • Each year, the award recognizes organizations that support Women in Trucking’s mission: to promote the accomplishments of companies that are focused on the employment of women in the trucking industry.
  • Forward was honored to receive the “Elite 30” designation, reserved for companies who received the most votes.
  • From the boardroom to our terminals, to over-the-road drivers, the women of Forward Air help make us who we are – and they make us better.”

Women In Trucking Association Names Shelley Simpson as 2023 Influential Woman in Trucking

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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DALLAS, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) presented Shelley Simpson, President, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. with its 2023 Influential Woman in Trucking award. The award is sponsored by Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), the leading manufacturer of Class 6-8 commercial vehicles in North America, and recognizes the achievements of female role models and trailblazers in the trucking industry.

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  • The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) presented Shelley Simpson, President, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. with its 2023 Influential Woman in Trucking award.
  • DALLAS, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) presented Shelley Simpson, President, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. with its 2023 Influential Woman in Trucking award.
  • "It's a privilege for Women In Trucking to recognize Shelley Simpson as our 2023 Influential Woman in Trucking award winner," said Jennifer Hedrick, WIT President and CEO.
  • "In addition, I want to congratulate Shelly Simpson for being named the 2023 Influential Woman in Trucking.

Echo Global Logistics Named a Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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CHICAGO, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Echo Global Logistics, Inc. ("Echo"), a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management services, has been named a Top Company for Women to Work For by the Women in Trucking Association, a nonprofit dedicated to encouraging the employment of women and highlighting women's accomplishments in the trucking industry. Echo was recognized for its corporate culture that fosters gender diversity, competitive compensation and benefits, flexible hours, and professional development and career advancement opportunities.

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Echo Global Logistics, Inc. ("Echo"), a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management services, has been named a Top Company for Women to Work For by the Women in Trucking Association, a nonprofit dedicated to encouraging the employment of women and highlighting women's accomplishments in the trucking industry.
  • "In a competitive industry such as ours, Echo strives to provide opportunities and a culture of inclusivity for all employees," said Paula Frey, Chief Human Resources officer at Echo.
  • "As a transportation leader, we're able to work with some of the most highly skilled and motivated women in the business.
  • Echo believes that through employee support and representation, the company can continue to make advancements as a collective, lifting each other up with our wins.

XPO Named One of the 2023 Top Companies for Women to Work for in Transportation

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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GREENWICH, Conn. , Oct. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  XPO (NYSE: XPO), a leading provider of freight transportation in North America, has been named one of the 2023 “Top Companies for Women to Work for in Transportation” by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT). The company is receiving this recognition for the third consecutive year. This year, WIT also named XPO to its “Elite 30” list of the nation’s most exceptional employers.  

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  • GREENWICH, Conn. , Oct. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XPO (NYSE: XPO), a leading provider of freight transportation in North America, has been named one of the 2023 “Top Companies for Women to Work for in Transportation” by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT).
  • The company is receiving this recognition for the third consecutive year.
  • This year, WIT also named XPO to its “Elite 30” list of the nation’s most exceptional employers.
  • The company offers a comprehensive and progressive suite of benefits and professional development programs that help remove barriers and enable women to thrive in their careers at XPO.

AFS Logistics named a top employer for women in transportation for the third year in a row

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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AFS Logistics announces its selection as a Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT).

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  • AFS Logistics announces its selection as a Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT).
  • Women account for 55% of the total global team at AFS, compared to a broader supply chain workforce that is only 41% women, according to market research .
  • “Oftentimes, women are pitted against each other, and I am constantly asking myself, ‘How can I build other women up?’” said Somsen.
  • Nominations were then validated by an industry-wide vote of more than 27,000 transportation professionals who ultimately selected AFS as one of this year’s top employers.

Montage Partners Named to Inc.’s 2023 List of Founder-Friendly Investors

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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Montage Partners, a people-first private equity firm based in Scottsdale, Arizona, is proud to have been named to this list for the third consecutive year.

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  • Montage Partners, a people-first private equity firm based in Scottsdale, Arizona, is proud to have been named to this list for the third consecutive year.
  • “We’re honored to be named to the Founder-Friendly Investors list for the third straight year,” said Jordan Tate, co-Managing Partner of Montage Partners.
  • Montage Partners is also a signatory of the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment, a global network of institutional investors working together to put responsible investment into practice.
  • To see the complete list, go to: https://www.inc.com/founder-friendly-investors/2023
    Introduced in 2019, the Founder-Friendly Investors list quickly established itself as one of Inc.’s most resourceful franchises.

RXO Named Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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RXO, (NYSE: RXO), a leading provider of asset-light transportation solutions, was named a 2023 Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation by the Women in Trucking Association.

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  • RXO, (NYSE: RXO), a leading provider of asset-light transportation solutions, was named a 2023 Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation by the Women in Trucking Association.
  • RXO was also named to the “Elite 30” list, which recognizes the companies that generated the highest number of industry-wide votes in Women in Trucking’s poll.
  • “RXO is honored to receive this recognition by the Women in Trucking Association,” said Heidi Ratti, chief human resources officer at RXO.
  • Additionally, RXO offers a variety of learning and development opportunities designed to support professional development.

Transportation Management Systems (TMS) Market Size to Grow by USD 3,704.52 million from 2022 to 2027, North America is estimated to account for 37% of the global market - Technavio

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The global transportation management systems (TMS) market size is estimated to increase by USD 3,704.52 million from 2022 to 2027.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The global transportation management systems (TMS) market size is estimated to increase by USD 3,704.52 million from 2022 to 2027.
  • By geography, the global transportation management systems (TMS) market is segmented into North America, Europe, APAC, Middle East and Africa, and South America.
  • The report provides actionable insights and estimates the contribution of all regions to the growth of the global transportation management systems (TMS) market.
  • North America is estimated to account for 37% of the global market growth during the forecast period.

Ryder Named a “Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation”

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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The award acknowledges top companies that demonstrate a steadfast commitment to fostering a gender-inclusive environment in the transportation workforce.

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  • The award acknowledges top companies that demonstrate a steadfast commitment to fostering a gender-inclusive environment in the transportation workforce.
  • Ryder also earned a place in “The Elite 30,” a new honor this year reserved for companies with the highest number of industry-wide votes.
  • Ryder also supports WIT’s scholarship program, which helps make technical training and education more affordable for women pursuing a career in transportation.
  • “Recognizing and appreciating diverse perspectives and experiences is essential to Ryder, and it’s critical to the ever-evolving transportation industry.”
    For the full list of Women In Trucking’s “2023 Top Companies for Women to Work For in Transportation,” visit: https://www.womenintrucking.org/press-releases/women-in-trucking-associa...