The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) welcomes Bridgestone Americas as its newest “Gold Level Partner,” strengthening its mission to encourage the employment of women in the industry, promote their accomplishments, and minimize obstacles faced by women working in trucking. LaTres Jarrett, executive director of TBR at Bridgestone Americas, will serve on the board of directors.

In 2022, the company was a “Platinum Sponsor” of WIT’s Accelerate! Conference & Expo held in Dallas, TX Nov. 13-16 and virtually Dec. 6-7. Additionally, Samantha McCracken, strategic operations manager, Bridgestone Americas, is a member of the content advisory council.

Founded in 2007, the Women In Trucking Association is a resource for nearly 8,000 corporate and individual members located in the United States, Canada and Mexico, as well as Japan, Australia, Sweden, South Africa and New Zealand.