The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) is pleased to announce the three finalists for the 2025 Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award (DWLA). This prestigious award, sponsored by the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) and Truckstop, honors the exceptional achievements of women in the North American transportation industry, celebrating their leadership and contributions to this essential field.
The finalists for the 2025 Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award are:
- Martha Payne, transportation attorney, Benesch Attorneys at Law
- Peggy Mecca, president and CEO, Mecca and Son Trucking
- Sharon Johnson, chief legal officer, chief compliance officer, and corporate secretary, MODE Global
These women have demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation, and commitment to advancing the logistics and transportation industry, leaving a lasting impact on their organizations and communities.
Payne represents North American transportation and logistics providers as a transportation attorney at Benesch, offering counsel on a broad range of transportation issues. She has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Transportation Lawyers Association.
Mecca has led ther company for 55 years, expanding its operations from regional trucking to global logistics, port drayage, and specialized freight. She modernized the business and built a large fleet, expanding services to include commodities requiring special handling.
Johnson oversees her company's global legal and compliance affairs. In 2024, she was named Compliance Week’s Compliance Innovator of the Year and received the Outstanding General Counsel award from D CEO magazine.
The finalists were selected by a panel of judges.
The winner will be announced during the TIA Capital Ideas Conference and Exhibition on Thursday, April 10, in San Antonio, Texas.
