Ryder Leaders Honored as “Top Women to Watch in Transportation” in 2024

Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in supply chain, dedicated transportation, and fleet management solutions, announces two of its leaders were named to the 2024 list of “Top Women to Watch in Transportation” by the Women In Trucking Association (WIT). The annual list celebrates notable women leaders in the industry for their significant career accomplishments in the last year, as well as their ongoing advocacy to improve gender diversity within their own companies and throughout the transportation industry.

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Two leaders at Ryder are being recognized as “Top Women to Watch in Transportation” in 2024 by the Women In Trucking Association. (Graphic: Business Wire)

This year’s roster honors 75 highly qualified women who have excelled in a male-populated industry while having a positive impact on their company’s success. Two of Ryder’s very own are honored as part of the 2024 Top Women to Watch in Transportation:

• Jodanna Hall, senior director of customer logistics, who has been with Ryder for nearly 20 years; and
• Melanie Franklin, group director of sales, who has been with Ryder for nearly 24 years.

“Jodanna and Melanie have been invaluable leaders throughout their careers,” says Lesley Kerr, Ryder’s vice president of human resources and a member of the WIT board of directors. “Their vision and expertise have been a catalyst for growth within our business and for the employees and teams they’ve mentored across the organization. It’s a testament to the importance of building a diverse workforce and empowering all employees to succeed at any level.”

Ryder supports the Women In Trucking Association, and its mission to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments, and minimize obstacles faced by women working in the trucking industry. WIT has recognized Ryder as a “Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation” for the past five years, an award that honors companies for their commitment to the employment of women in the trucking industry. Ryder serves as a sponsor of the WIT scholarship program, which makes technical training and education more affordable for women who strive to grow a career in transportation.