McDonough, GA (January 19, 2026) – The Bennett Family of Companies is proud to announce that Alicia Echols, Director of Safety and Compliance for Bennett Heavy and Specialized, LLC and Allison Hughes, Manager of Contractor Relations for Bennett Motor Express have been named 2026 Top Women to Watch in Trucking by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT).

This national recognition honors women whose recent accomplishments exemplify WIT’s mission to champion the employment and advancement of women in trucking, foster meaningful industry connections and celebrate excellence across the transportation sector. Echols and Hughes will be featured in Edition 1 of Redefining the Road, WIT’s official magazine and across BennettIG.com and Bennett socials.

Both leaders were selected based on their measurable impact, forward-thinking leadership and dedication to elevating safety, compliance and driver engagement within Bennett and across the industry.

“This recognition reflects not only Alicia and Allison’s professional excellence, but also their commitment to shaping a stronger, safer and more inclusive trucking industry. They represent the very best of Bennett’s culture and the future of women in trucking.”

_{Marcia G. Taylor, Owner and CEO, Bennett}

Echols and Hughes will be formally recognized during the Women in Trucking 2026 Accelerate! Conference & Expo in Dallas, Texas.

About Bennett Family of Companies
McDonough, GA-based Bennett Family of Companies is woman-owned, Women’s Business Enterprise Council (WBENC)-certified. Through its 14 affiliated operating companies, the Bennett Family of Companies helps arrange integrated transportation and supply chain management solutions worldwide. For more information, visit www.bennettig.com. 

For additional information, please reach out to Kaitlen Jones, Manager of Marketing and Communications at [email protected].