Bennett Recognized as a Top Woman-Owned Business in Transportation
Bennett Recognized as a Top Woman-Owned Business in Transportation
MCDONOUGH, GEORGIA (August 2, 2021) – The Women in Trucking Association (WIT) announced that the Bennett Family of Companies has been recognized as Top Woman-Owned Business in Transportation by Women in Trucking’s Redefining the Road magazine.
“As women continue to increase their numbers in transportation, recognizing those who are growing their businesses and attracting the best talent is part of our mission. The Top Woman-Owned Businesses are those who embrace diversity while promoting women in leadership roles. We applaud their efforts and the success they have achieved,” said Ellen Voie, Women In Trucking Founder, President and CEO.
Companies included on this list met certain criteria that includes: majority ownership by a woman, financial stability and growth, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit. Each company was also chosen based on business success and accomplishments that foster gender diversity.
“We are extremely proud of the 2021 Top Woman-Owned Businesses in transportation winners. They have a proven track record of success and are of the highest caliber of leaders in the industry,” said Brian Everett, Publisher of Redefining the Road magazine.
“As always, we are thankful to be recognized by such a wonderful organization that advocates for women in our industry. Women in Trucking is doing their part to elevate trucking and logistics as great industries for women to thrive in,” said Marcia Taylor, CEO of Bennett Family of Companies.
Bennett will be recognized during a special program at the Women in Trucking Accelerate! Conference & Expo, Nov. 7-9th in Dallas, Texas. For the full list of other companies recognized by WIT, visit www.womenintrucking.org.
About Women In Trucking Association, Inc.
Women In Trucking Association, Inc. is a nonprofit association established to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments and minimize obstacles faced by women working in the trucking industry. Membership is not limited to women, as 17 percent of its members are men who support the mission. Follow WIT on Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn. For more information, visit www.womenintrucking.org.
About Bennett Family of Companies
McDonough-Ga.-based Bennett Family of Companies are woman-owned, Women’s Enterprise Business Council (WBENC)-certified, diversified transportation and logistics companies. Through its nine affiliated operating companies, the Bennett Family of Companies delivers integrated transportation and supply chain management solutions worldwide. For more information, visit www.bennettig.com.
