S-2 Honored as 2024 Top Woman-Owned Business in Transportation

Plover, Wisconsin — Sept. 9, 2024 — S-2 was recently selected as a 2024 recipient of “Top Woman-Owned Businesses in Transportation” by the Women In Trucking Association (WIT) official magazine, Redefining the Road.

The distinction is provided to transportation companies based on business success, including accomplishments in gender diversity, according to WIT. Candidates were selected based on majority woman ownership, financial stability and growth, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit. All nominated companies had at least $5 million in gross annual sales. 

“These 15 companies exemplify outstanding business practices and innovation and are led by female pioneers in this industry,” Jennifer Hedrick, president and CEO of WIT, said in a press release.

S-2 Founder and CEO, Jennifer Mead, was recognized by WIT as a top woman to watch in transportation in recent years and the company has been recognized multiple times as a Top Woman-Owned Company in Transportation—including 2023, 2022, 2021, and 2020. Mead is proud to see the entire organization recognized again for its consistency in growth, financial stability and commitment to diversity. S-2 is transparent about its workplace diversity, including that women make up over 70% of its team. 

“S-2 is proud to support women in transportation.  Our industry has come a long way over the past 30 years and we are committed to building a business, and industry, which provides opportunity for all employees, and is open to gender diversity,” Mead said. “Our organization is fortunate to employ incredible individuals who are hard-working and talented.  We are excited not only to be a woman-owned business, but a business powered by many women who are committed to exceptional service.”

WIT will honor recipients at a special program during the Women in Trucking Accelerate! Conference & Expo in Dallas from Nov. 10-13.

The distinction underscores the critical impact of woman-owned business on the economy, WIT said. Brian Everett, group publisher and editorial director of Redefining the Road magazine, highlighted the fact that the nearly 14 million women-owned businesses in the U.S. generate about $2.7 trillion in annual revenue and comprise nearly 40% of small businesses.

“These businesses are thriving due to the entrepreneurial strengths and skill sets of these driven women owners,” Everett said.

For more information, including the full list of recipients, view the WIT press release at this link. You can reach S-2 by calling us at 678-432-9502 or emailing us at operations@s-2international.com. Media inquiries can be directed to Jess Mead by emailing jess@s-2international.com.

About S-2

Transportation management company S-2 provides industry-leading shipment and delivery services, including ground-expedited freight, truckload and flatbed, LTL management, air charter, heavy-weight air, drayage, intermodal, and a variety of other specialized services. The company is proud to provide Service Delivered With Heart to every one of its customers, regardless of shipment size, travel time, or packaging requirements. The company, founded in 2004 by CEO Jennifer Mead, is recognized for its excellence in time and service-sensitive ground shipments. Visit the S-2 website to learn more: www.s-2international.com.

About Women In Trucking Association, Inc.

A nonprofit organization, WIT was founded in 2007 to advance women employment in the trucking industry. The organization fulfills its mission with an annual conference, other events, webinars, a mentoring program, and a variety of other community resources. Through these offerings, WIT is proud to promote the accomplishments of women and minimize the obstacles they face in the trucking industry. Membership is open to all genders. Visit the WIT website to learn more: www.womenintrucking.org.