Trinity Logistics, a leading third-party logistics provider (3PL) offering logistics and supply chain solutions, proudly shares its recognition as a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT) for the sixth consecutive year. 

This prestigious honor highlights companies that demonstrate a commitment to gender diversity, inclusivity, and career advancement for women in the transportation industry. Trinity Logistics ranked highly in these areas, and the nomination was validated by an industry-wide vote involving over 31,000 transportation professionals.

“As someone who has spent my career in male-dominated industries and being relatively new to Trinity with just over two years here, I feel an immense sense of pride that Trinity has been recognized for the sixth consecutive year as a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation,” said Carlie Crouch, Director of Talent Management at Trinity. “There is a deep sense of understanding and support at Trinity—as mothers, coworkers, and friends. The ability to balance all aspects of my life while feeling seen and heard as a woman is something I truly value. As the Director of Talent Management, I enjoy sharing with future team members the incredible opportunities available at Trinity for women to thrive and succeed. I’m proud to be part of Team Trinity.”

Key features that distinguished Trinity Logistics included its positive and family-friendly culture that supports diversity, competitive pay, quality benefits for employees and their families, ample time off, flexible work arrangements to encourage work-life balance, and extensive professional development opportunities. 

“This achievement reflects our commitment to creating an inclusive environment where every Team Member can thrive,” said Amy Proctor, Senior Vice President of Logistics Solutions at Trinity. “We continue to empower our Team to reach new heights. In my own journey here, I’ve seen firsthand how our culture of collaboration and growth makes a real difference. The opportunities for leadership development, mentorship, and professional growth have shaped my career and allowed me to contribute in meaningful ways. It’s inspiring to see the impact women have across our company and I’m proud to be part of a Team that champions opportunity for all.”

To date, Trinity employs over 400 Team Members across six Regional Service Centers, with more than half of them being women. Notably, 16.7 percent of these women hold management or leadership roles, including the current President, Sarah Ruffcorn, who also serves as co-chair on the Women in Logistics Committee with the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA). 

“We’re incredibly honored to receive this award for a 6th year!” said Sarah Ruffcorn, President of Trinity Logistics. “This achievement reflects our amazing Team that continues to live and create a culture in which anyone can thrive. We’re proud of our efforts to continuously offer a supportive environment, ensuring our Team Members have the opportunity to succeed and grow.”

Trinity Logistics thanks WIT for the recognition and wants to congratulate all the companies that made the list.

About Trinity Logistics

Trinity Logistics is a Burris Logistics Company, offering People-Centric Freight Solutions®. Our mission is to deliver creative logistics solutions through a mix of human ingenuity and innovative technology, enriching the lives of those we serve. 

For the past 45 years, we’ve been arranging freight for businesses of all sizes in truckload, less-than-truckload (LTL), warehousing, intermodal, drayage, expedited, international, and technology solutions.

We are currently recognized as a Top Freight Brokerage by Transport Topics, a Green Supply Chain Partner by Inbound Logistics, and holds a bronze sustainability rating by EcoVadis.

Trinity Logistics, a leading third-party logistics provider (3PL), is thrilled to announce that President Sarah Ruffcorn has been named the recipient of the prestigious Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award (DWLA) by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT). The announcement took place during the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) Conference held in Phoenix, Arizona, April 10 -13, 2024. 

The DWLA is an annual award that recognizes outstanding women in various logistics fields and underscores their significant contributions to an industry traditionally dominated by men. The winner is chosen by a selection committee comprised of representatives from WIT, Truckstop, and the TIA. Sarah’s win highlights her exceptional leadership and dedication to driving positive change within the logistics sector. 

“I am truly honored to receive this award,” said Ruffcorn. “This recognition is a testament to the incredible Team I am honored to work with, the influential leaders, mentors, and family that have challenged and encouraged me. This is a great reminder of the power of collaboration and empowerment to drive positive change. I hope this award inspires others to pursue their goals and aspirations!”

With over two decades of experience at Trinity Logistics, Ruffcorn’s journey exemplifies her unwavering commitment and expertise. Starting as a dispatcher in Carrier Sales, she progressed through various leadership roles before being appointed President in 2019. Her visionary leadership has been instrumental in shaping Trinity’s success while fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. 

“At my very first meeting with Sarah, I knew she was a special talent,” said Catherine T. Pulos, Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer at Wawa, Inc. “Sarah is an expert in the field of logistics and a true servant leader. She is humble, dedicated, and truly cares about the development of her people. She believes in making a difference and her actions certainly prove that.” 

This latest accolade only adds to Ruffcorn’s growing list of achievements. In September 2023, she was a recipient of the 2023 Women in Supply Chain award by Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive. Further, her dedication extends beyond Trinity Logistics as she is actively involved in industry advocacy and empowerment initiatives. Ruffcorn serves on the TIA Board of Directors and co-chairs its Women in Logistics Committee, advocating for diversity and inclusion with the logistics landscape. 

“Sarah Ruffcorn is in a leadership class that very few women will occupy and is completely deserving of this prestigious award,” said James T. Kenny, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Marketing. “Many organizations have sought Sarah out to serve in leadership positions or speak at their conferences because they see what I’ve seen in Sarah for over twenty years: a woman of impeccable character.” 

Ruffcorn’s recognition by WIT further amplifies the impact women are having on the logistics industry. All of Trinity congratulates Ruffcorn on this esteemed honor and celebrates her continued success.

About Trinity Logistics

Trinity Logistics is a Burris Logistics Company, offering People-Centric Freight Solutions®. Our mission is to deliver creative logistics solutions through a mix of human ingenuity and innovative technology, enriching the lives of those we serve. 

For the past 40 years, we’ve been arranging freight for businesses of all sizes in truckload, less-than-truckload (LTL), warehousing, intermodal, drayage, expedited, international, and technology solutions.

We are currently recognized on Transport Topics’ Top 100 Freight Brokerage List, as a Top 100 3PL by Inbound Logistics, and as a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation by Women in Trucking.

Trinity Logistics, a leading third-party logistics (3PL) company, is proud to announce its earned recognition as a Top Company for Women in Transportation by the Women In Trucking Association for a fourth year. 

The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) is a non-profit organization with the mission to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments, and minimize obstacles faced by women working in the industry. Every year, WIT looks for companies with several characteristics that distinguish the companies featured on the list. These characteristics include company cultures that support gender diversity, flexible hours and work requirements, competitive compensation and benefits, training and continued education opportunities, career advancement, and other factors. 

“Trinity Logistics is a company that truly supports your growth and acceleration no matter your gender, race, or anything else,” said Amanda Ashford, Product Analyst. “Your value as a Team Member is based upon the work and effort you put in and your willingness to participate in the company’s collaborative culture. My past experiences have shown me that the grass is truly greener at Trinity Logistics.”

Trinity is proud to be a company that’s known for its culture and a place where Team Members can feel valued and supported. Trinity Team Members are offered flexibility in hours and work requirements, quality benefits for themselves and their families, many continued education opportunities to help support career growth, competitive compensation, opportunities to serve their communities through the company’s employee-run non-profit, and a company culture that is positive and family-friendly. 

“It is such an honor to be recognized by Women In Trucking,” said Jennifer Braun, VP of Kansas City Regional Service Center. “This recognition speaks to Trinity being a great place to work, regardless of gender. Trinity builds a strong culture through focus on continuous improvement. With countless resources, training, leadership development, and mentoring programs, Team Members are empowered to realize their full potential. It’s rewarding to see women flourish at Trinity and to be a part of such a worthy organization such as Women In Trucking.”

To date, Trinity employs over 400 Team Members across seven Regional Service Centers, with 49.5 percent of them women, and 19.6 percent of those women holding a management or leadership role, including our current President, Sarah Ruffcorn. Ruffcorn also serves as co-chair on the Women in Logistics Committee with the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA).

Trinity would like to extend their congratulations to all companies that earned recognition on the list. 

“Anyone can be a part of the logistics industry and part of improving the lives of those around us,” said Sarah Ruffcorn. “It really comes down to bringing more awareness to the logistics industry as a potential career path and making it easier to get creative, driven, and talented people started. Then, it is up to us to provide opportunities for them to grow to their full potential and be a place that people want to be a part of. The more we can do that, the more driven, creative, and dynamic people we can attract to logistics!”

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About the Trinity Logistics

Trinity Logistics is a Burris Logistics Company, offering People-Centric Freight Solutions®. Our mission is to deliver creative logistics solutions through a mix of human ingenuity and innovative technology, enriching the lives of those we serve. 

For the past 40 years, we’ve been arranging freight for businesses of all sizes in truckload, less-than-truckload (LTL), warehousing, intermodal, drayage, expedited, international, and technology solutions.

We are currently recognized on Transport Topics’ Top 100 Freight Brokerage List, a Top 3PL and Cold Storage Provider by Food Logistics, and a Top Company for Women to Work for in 

Trinity Logistics is proud to announce its earned recognition as a Top Workplace for Women by Women In Trucking (WIT) for a third year. Every year, the Women In Trucking association looks for companies with a culture that supports gender diversity, flexibility in hours, competitive compensation, quality benefits, training, and continued education opportunities, career advancement, and other factors. Trinity is proud to be a company that’s known for its culture, where women can experience career growth and excellence. 

Trinity Team Members are offered flexibility in hours, quality benefits for their families, many continued education opportunities to help support career growth, and a company culture that is positive and family-friendly. 

To date, 54 percent of Trinity’s Team Members are women and 23 percent of those women hold a management or leadership role, including our current President, Sarah Ruffcorn.

“Whenever I’m asked to describe my career with Trinity, I always think of the word opportunity,” said Jennifer Hoffman, Director of Agent Services. “This company has provided an opportunity for growth beyond my wildest imagination. By awarding achievement and being truly understanding and compassionate, our leadership team encourages growth from all Team Members, regardless of gender. I’ve seen it and benefited from the mindset in so many ways. Because of this, as a woman at Trinity, it could be easy to momentarily forget that this type of equal opportunity isn’t the norm in some industries or companies. I am forever grateful for the work I get to be a part of with this company – not just in the day-to-day movement of freight – but in the overall showcasing of a consistently successful company that’s equal in its promotion and celebration of diversity and inclusion among team members!”

“Trinity Logistics supports individuals who have servant leadership attributes regardless of their gender,” said Amanda Lloyd, Director of Sales in Delaware. “During my tenure at Trinity, I’ve always felt that my voice is heard and my opinions are valued throughout our entire organization.” 

One of Trinity’s strongest attributes is our company culture. We’re proud of our efforts to be diverse and offer everyone an opportunity to grow their career here, no matter their gender.  

Learn more about Trinity’s People-Centric culture and see what job openings we have currently available.

A recent Harvard Business Review study shows that women in leadership tend to shape better outcomes during times of crisis. Trinity Logistics recently participated in the Women in Trucking Webinar to discuss how women in leadership have paved the way for positive results during the pandemic. In this webinar we heard from the Vice President of Operations at Trinity’s Kansas City office, Jennifer Braun, the President of Trinity Logistics, Sarah Ruffcorn, and the President of Transportation Intermediary Association, Anne Reinke.  

These women share their thoughts and opinions on leadership and key values that have helped them excel during these times. We’ve gathered key information from this webinar that we believe will be valuable to you.  

Question: What are the top words you would use to describe leading during a pandemic? 

Sarah: Authenticity. Being authentic enough to say, “here’s what we know”, and “here’s what we don’t know yet”. Leaders need to let their guard down and say more than we’ve ever heard before.  

Anne: Plan B. Plan A wasn’t going to work so what can we do instead? What can we do to get people working so that it makes sense? 

Jennifer: Preparation. It’s comforting to know that you have some preparation to fall back on and there’s still steps you can take to servicing customers. 

Question: One of the higher ranking traits for women in leadership was “takes initiative.” Can you share what “takes initiative” means to you? 

Sarah: Taking initiatives isn’t necessarily about taking it on by yourself. It can be involving others that know more than you do about the subject. Sometimes it means stepping out of your comfort zone when you don’t know the answers. 

Anne: There’s people in life where, when they see an issue, they’re on it. Taking initiative means feeling like you have an immediate responsibility whether it be because of your title or because that’s naturally the person that you are. What gets you to be a great leader is to take on those initiatives.  

Jennifer: “Takes initiative” can align with empowering others. Take initiative can be raising an awareness, asking questions, or challenging yourself and other people. 

Question: How do you incorporate “inspires” and “develops” others in your role? 

Sarah: This links up to our company culture at Trinity. You’re truly working to remove obstacles for other people and get them to where they want to go. Encourage and offer your employees to get into other projects and educate themselves so that they can increase their skill set.  

Anne: Empowering the team so that they feel a shared sense of responsibility and mission. Listen to them and bring transparency into processes, emphasizing their critical role. Be a mindful cheerleader. Knowing that there’s mutual trust within your team. 

Jennifer: When we’re providing feedback, be specific. What specifically are you wishing to have this person know about their performance or leadership? Be mindful of the words that you’re saying to your team. 

Question: Collaboration & teamwork: why is it important to work together?

Sarah: We’re in a relationship-driven business. We all depend on relationships with our shippers, carriers, warehouse workers. Those relationships are necessary to make things happen in the supply chain. If we’re not pulling in the same direction, it all falls apart. 

Anne: I can’t know everything. It’s a win-win that we work together and give assignments to people who know more, have the experience, or relationships. It makes for a stronger organization. 

Question: High integrity & honesty: Why is that so important in what we do in the transportation industry? 

Sarah: At the foundation of every relationship is trust. If you don’t have that level of integrity and honesty, then trust goes out the window. Everything that Trinity does is based off of our words and so little is based off of contracts. It all ends and starts with our word and backing it up. 

Anne: This industry is based on relationships so you’re only as good as your word. If you want people to continue that relationship with you, you have to live by that. 

Jennifer: All the people we have doing business for us at any minute of any day are the faces of Trinity. Everything is visible and transparent every time we’re talking with people. High integrity and honesty  needs to be something that people live by each day. 

Question: What words of wisdom would you offer other women in the transportation industry? 

Sarah: Even when you don’t feel prepared, say yes. A lot of us hold back until we feel like we’re ready for something but always say yes. 

Anne: Go for it. What do you have to lose? Someone says no to you, that’s fine. Let people say no to you rather than saying no to yourself. 

Jennifer: One of my favorite words is “yet”. If you don’t have something or if you’re not good at something, I always say “yet”. You can achieve pretty much anything you put your mind to. 

Our Director of Marketing at Trinity Logistics, Brittany Seigel, recently interviewed Ava Pearson. Ava is a driver that has built a strong relationship with Trinity. We asked her some questions on how the pandemic has affected her life as a driver.   

Question: As an essential worker during this very difficult time in this past year, what was your experience like? 

Ava: Difficult in a way where we were not able to interact with other people. It was like us drivers were shut off from the world. 

Question: What were you faced with during the pandemic?  

Ava: Not knowing how to handle the situation. Am I going to be safe or protected? Why do I have to be out here when others are with their family? It was rough not knowing the unknown. 

Question: Do you see a lot of this carrying over to the next year or do you think things will start to improve? 

Ava: I think things are improving and they will continue to improve. It’s great that everyone is participating and doing their part of being clean, wearing masks, and keeping your distance. Doing your part really helped out. Now that the vaccine is out, it will probably help with future of normalcy. 

Question: Any advice for other women in this profession? 

Ava: Ask as many questions as you can, don’t be afraid to ask. Do your research. Help anyone else that you can along the way.  

This past year has earned the title of “unprecedented times”. We are appreciative of all the women in trucking and the leaders in our supply chain that persevered through the challenges we’ve had to face in the past year and a half. We couldn’t do it without you. 

Want to hear more about these women in leadership? 

Trinity Logistics, a Burris Logistics Company, today announced Sarah Ruffcorn has been named President.

Ruffcorn has a 17-year tenure with Trinity Logistics, starting as a Logistics Specialist and most recently Chief Operations Officer, serving in several roles through the years.

In her role as COO, Sarah led Trinity’s Regional Service Center brokerage offices throughout the country, the less-than-truckload division, the Advanced Services division which includes warehousing, expedited, drayage, intermodal, and international services, and Managed Services which includes fully managed transportation solution services.

Ruffcorn most recently played an instrumental role in the transition of Trinity Logistics to a Burris Logistics Company. In April 2019, Trinity was acquired by the fifth-generation, family-owned enterprise, becoming one of four Business Units: Burris Custom Distribution, Burris PRW Plus (Public Refrigerated Warehousing), Trinity Logistics, and Honor Foods (a redistributor of frozen, refrigerated and dry food service products).

Sarah was named as a finalist for Women in Trucking Association’s 2019 “Distinguished Woman in Logistics” award, is co-chair of Transportation Intermediaries Association’s Women in Logistics Committee and is a member of the TIA Technology Committee. In 2015, she was awarded the 2015 Delaware Business Times’ “Best 40 Under 40” award for being one of the region’s “best and brightest young professionals.”

From November 7-9, Trinity Logistics will be hosting our annual Freight Agent Conference at the Margaritaville Resort in Kissimmee Florida. This year’s theme, Roadmap 2020, will give our network of over 100 agents the tools they need to navigate through the upcoming year. Here’s a quick glance of what this year’s conference is all about:

• Industry News: Our agents will get to learn about the newest hot topics in Transportation and Logistics from industry experts. We will also be launching new technology that our agents can use!
• Education: There will be many breakout sessions for agents of all different roles in their company. We will be talking about strategic planning, digital freight matching, recruiting, and retention.
• Speakers: Ellen Voie, President of Women in Trucking will be speaking at our conference. Agents will also get to hear from representatives at FreightWaves, such as Anthony Smith.
• Networking: Whether it be formal breakout sessions or having fun in the sun, our agents will have the opportunity to network and collaborate with corporate team members and other agents!

At the conference we also host an awards ceremony to thank and honor the success and loyalty of our Freight Agents. Here at Trinity, we love our agents and recognize that they are an integral part of our company. For almost thirty years, we have been partnering with freight agents throughout the U.S. and Canada to mutually help our companies grow and offer top of the line supply chain solutions. Our agent conference is just one of the many offerings of being a freight agent with Trinity.

Want to hear from our agents throughout the conference? Make sure to follow our Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn accounts for live updates!

Trinity Logistics is honored to be named to Women In Trucking’s “Top Companies for Women to Work For” list.

Criteria was based on corporate culture that supports gender diversity, flexibility in hours, competitive compensation, quality benefits, training/continued education opportunities, career advancement, and other factors. Trinity is proud to check the box on so many foundational areas to create a space for growth and excellence.

Trinity offers paid maternity leave and a maternity wellness program that assists with purchasing baby-related items. Women who return back to work after maternity leave have access to a private Mother’s Room. Team Members are offered competitive compensation and benefits and many opportunities to advance in career paths. Trinity also offers a Woman Truck Driver Excellence award to nominees from their Carrier Network.

“In my time working for Trinity, I’ve never felt my gender would work against me,” said Hayley Dobson, Regional Vice President for Trinity Logistics. “We pride ourselves on hiring and promoting those who work hard, have the best skill set, and strive to grow. We promote a feeling of autonomy that helps build trust among Team Members and Leadership. Additionally, Trinity’s family-friendly atmosphere allows me and many other working parents the opportunity to be with our families when we need to be.”

To date, Trinity’s employees are 58 percent women, with 54 percent of these women in leadership roles including Managers, Team Leads, Directors, and C-level.

“Studies show that companies whose Executive Leadership Teams are gender diverse are more financially successful when compared to less diverse companies,” said Lori Peacock, Director of Project Management and Business Analysis at Trinity Logistics. “It is a positive to me that the company where I work is supportive of women in leadership. The bonus of having diversity at the upper levels is that it helps to make Trinity a financially successful company. It’s a win-win.”

Trinity is proud of its accomplishments, this year landing the #18 spot on Transport Topics’ Top Freight Brokerage Firms list, which is based on company net revenue.

To find out how Trinity Logistics is different on purpose or to check out our job openings, click here.