Dee Dee Cox, vice president of human resources at Old Dominion Freight Line, has been named the 2025 Influential Woman in Trucking. Cox was honored at the Women in Trucking‘s Accelerate! Conference & Expo in Dallas.

“Dee Dee’s leadership exemplifies the spirit of this award,” said Jennifer Hedrick, president and CEO of WIT. “Her dedication to professional development, inclusion, and a positive workplace culture reflects the very best of what this award celebrates. We are honored to recognize her contributions to the advancement of women in trucking.”

Cox has 30 years of experience in human resources and organizational development. As vice president of human resources development at Old Dominion, she oversees talent acquisition, employee relations, leadership development, and engagement strategies.

She launched and expanded the Management Trainee Program, Supervisor Development Program, Apprentice Programs, and internships designed to create clear career pathways — particularly for women and historically underrepresented groups in transportation.

“I am thrilled and honored to be recognized as the recipient of this award. The real recognition goes to Old Dominion Freight Line, for allowing me and the team to develop these programs,” said Cox.

The other 2025 award finalists were Cindy Ellers, chief customer officer at Fleetworthy; Katerina Jones, chief marketing officer at Fleet Advantage; and Leah Shaver, president and CEO of the National Transportation Institute.

The award is sponsored by TrueBlue’s Centerline Drivers and recognizes the achievements of female role models and trailblazers in the trucking industry.