Women In Trucking Association Names 2026 Award Finalists

The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announced the finalists as Angela Lentz, Chief People Officer at Daimler Truck North America; Mari Roberts, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Centers of Excellence at PepsiCo; and Sauny Tucker, CEO of Tucker Freight Lines. These candidates were chosen for their measurable impact on their respective organizations and their commitment to advancing female representation in a traditionally male-dominated field.

Angela Lentz brings nearly 30 years of experience to her role at Daimler, where she integrates workforce strategy with operational performance. A Commercial Driver’s License holder herself, she focuses on transparent leadership and mentorship. Mari Roberts, a 26-year veteran at Frito-Lay and a Certified Transportation Professional, has spent years leading supply chain excellence and serving on the National Private Truck Council board. Sauny Tucker, who co-founded Tucker Freight Lines after growing up in a multi-generational trucking family, emphasizes a leadership style that balances corporate accountability with community support in Dubuque, Iowa.

The finalists will participate in a panel discussion at the WIT Accelerate! Conference & Expo in Dallas on October 25–28, where the winner will be announced. The award, now in its 16th year, remains a benchmark for recognizing women who drive both commercial success and cultural change within the trucking industry.