Dallas, Texas — The Women In Trucking Association has named Dee Dee Cox, vice president of human resources at Old Dominion Freight Line, as the 2025 Influential Woman in Trucking. The announcement was made during the WIT Accelerate! Conference & Expo in Dallas, highlighting leaders who expand career access and strengthen workplace culture for professionals seeking CDL-A driver and management positions across the United States.
Cox brings thirty years of workforce development experience spanning textiles, flooring, and transportation sectors. At Old Dominion, she directs key initiatives that shape recruitment, training, and retention from terminal shop floors to corporate headquarters. Her leadership drives structured management trainee paths, supervisor development tracks, apprenticeship opportunities, and internship pipelines designed to build long-term retention rates across major trucking companies hiring nationwide.
Jennifer Hedrick, president and chief executive officer of WIT, praised Cox for embodying the exact standards the award champions. Hedrick noted that Cox's unwavering commitment to professional development and inclusive operations establishes a high benchmark for the entire freight transportation industry. Accepting the honor, Cox credited the corporate backing at Old Dominion that allowed her human resources team to launch innovative training structures while preserving the carrier's traditional family atmosphere.
What This Means for Drivers
Professional drivers and career seekers benefit directly when major carriers invest in robust training and clear internal promotion pathways. Structured apprentice and supervisor development programs create dependable avenues for progression, whether an OTR truck driver wants to transition into local management or a new CDL-A holder seeks a stable home terminal. Strong retention frameworks and supportive workplace cultures reduce turnover and improve daily operational conditions for drivers on the road.
Industry Reaction
As national fleets face ongoing pressure to recruit and retain qualified operators, industry advocates emphasize the necessity of expanding talent pipelines. Recognizing human resources leaders who build effective training models highlights the critical intersection between employee support and operational success. Carriers across the nation increasingly look to proven retention strategies that foster stable careers for both men and women working in commercial transportation.
Key Points
- Dee Dee Cox of Old Dominion Freight Line is named the 2025 Influential Woman in Trucking by WIT.
- The award announcement took place at the WIT Accelerate! Conference & Expo in Dallas.
- Cox leverages thirty years of human resources experience across transportation, textiles, and flooring industries.
- Old Dominion's retention and training initiatives include management traineeships, apprenticeships, and supervisor development.
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