Women In Trucking Association Named Award Finalists
Three industry leaders were selected as finalists for the 2026 Influential Woman in Trucking award.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Transportation
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The Women In Trucking Association has announced its three finalists for the 2026 Influential Woman in Trucking award. These leaders were chosen for their significant contributions to their organizations and the trucking sector.
Why it matters
This award honors female executives who are actively shaping the future of the trucking industry and working to increase the representation of women in the field. It highlights the achievements of women in leadership roles across major logistics and transportation companies.
The Influential Woman in Trucking award was established in 2010 to highlight female leadership. The selection of these 3 finalists represents the latest iteration of this industry-sponsored honor.
The players
Angela Lentz
She serves as the Chief People Officer at Daimler Truck North America.
Mari Roberts
She is the Senior Vice President of North America Supply Chain Centers of Excellence at PepsiCo.
Sauny Tucker
She is the CEO of Tucker Freight Lines based in Dubuque, Iowa.
Women In Trucking Association
This is a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing the employment of women in the trucking industry.
TrueBlue's Centerline Drivers
This organization acts as the corporate sponsor for the Influential Woman in Trucking award.
The details
The finalists include Angela Lentz of Daimler Truck North America, Mari Roberts of PepsiCo, and Sauny Tucker of Tucker Freight Lines. These candidates were evaluated based on their leadership impact and their ongoing efforts to advance women within their respective organizations.
Timeline
The award was first established in 2010.
Finalists were announced on October 6, 2026.
The conference panel is scheduled for October 25 to October 28, 2026.
Market Landscape
This award selection reflects a broader industry trend toward recognizing high-level female leadership within the logistics sector. It underscores an ongoing corporate effort to diversify supply chain management teams in response to labor market shifts.
The spotlight on these industry leaders serves as a benchmark for professional development and corporate representation for those working in the logistics field. Readers can observe how these executives influence supply chain operations and future hiring practices in the trucking sector.
The takeaway
Recognizing female leaders helps bridge the representation gap that has historically persisted in the logistics and trucking industries. The upcoming panel provides a venue for these executives to share their strategies for organizational growth.
Further reading
For more on industry leadership trends, visit the Transportation section.
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