Nominate an influential woman in trucking

Jan 28, 2013

I know I can think of a few. You’ve got through Thusday, January 31, to get your nominations in. Past winners of the Women in Trucking Influential Woman of the Year award, a program started in 2011, have both been fleet owners, one of whom started out her career behind the wheel.

What do you think: Is it time for an active driver/owner-operator to win? Get in your nomination(s) here.

You can find 2012 winner Joyce Brenny via the Facebook page for her small- to mid-size carrier, Brenny Specialized, based in Minnesota.

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