Women In Trucking Association Names Christa Rugova of PLM Fleet a 2026 Top Woman to Watch in Trucking

NEWARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PLM Fleet announces that Christa Rugova, Senior Director, Business Support Services, has been named a 2026 Top Woman to Watch in Trucking by Redefining the Road, the official magazine of the Women In Trucking Association (WIT). The editorial staff selected Christa as one of 75 women for recent significant career accomplishments and her impact on other women in the industry.

With a proven track record to improve the customer experience with technology-driven enhancements, Christa led her team in an enterprise resource planning implementation project that has produced efficiencies across all company departments. She has developed and successfully rolled out the PLMServiceCode™, a QR code on every PLM trailer which allows ​customers to easily initiate and monitor service ​requests.

“Since Christa joined PLM Fleet in 2015, she has been a dedicated mentor and catalyst for digital transformation,” said Keith Shipp, President and CEO of PLM Fleet. “Her leadership has been instrumental in successfully delivering complex, cross-functional process enhancements that streamline operations and strengthen the digital interfaces our customers rely on.”

PLM Fleet empowers customers with smarter, technology-driven refrigerated fleet leasing, rental, maintenance and fleet management solutions. PLM is an industry leader in fleet management of refrigerated trailers. Learn more at plmfleet.com.

“Recognizing the accomplishments and influence of women across the trucking industry is central to WIT’s mission,” said Jennifer Hedrick, president and CEO of the Women In Trucking Association. “Women such as Christa are being honored not only for their professional achievements, but for the meaningful impact they have on their organizations and the industry as a whole.”

About PLM Fleet, LLC

PLM Fleet^® is the largest nationwide, technology-driven company dedicated to refrigerated trailer leasing and supply chain solutions. Headquartered in Newark, NJ, PLM Fleet has 34 locations nationwide and over 15,000 refrigerated trailers. Visit plmfleet.com to review all the financing, technology and services that help our customers improve fleet and product lifecycle efficiencies and cost savings in the supply chain.

About Women In Trucking Association, Inc. (WIT)

WIT champions the employment and advancement of women in trucking, fosters connections, and recognizes achievements. WIT is the original community supporting women in the industry, from the driver’s seat to the C-Suite. Visit WIT at womenintrucking.org.