Influential Leader Award
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Meet The 2024 Influential Leader Award Winner
Shadra Cook
CEO, By His Grace Solutions llc
2024 WIL Influential Leader Award Winner
Shadra Cook has been a driving force in the trucking industry for over a decade, establishing hundreds of trucking companies and ensuring their full compliance. Known for her hands-on approach, she has lived every role in the industry, from driving trucks to leading safety courses. Her dedication, vision, and commitment to both her industry and community continually inspire those around her.
Nomination Testimonials
- “Shadra Cook has been a powerhouse in the trucking industry for 10-plus years. Establishing hundreds of trucking companies from the ground up, handling everything from registration to ensuring full compliance. She has mentored countless individuals, guiding them with her knowledge and passion. Known for her hands-on approach, Shadra doesn’t just lead from behind a desk. She’s lived every role in the industry, from driving her truck and dispatching to leading safety courses alongside law enforcement officers. “Success in this business isn’t just about trucks on the road; it’s about the people behind the wheel and the team behind the scenes.”
- In her role as CEO of BHG Dispatch, Shadra has propelled her company to unparalleled success, elevating revenues and expanding its local presence into new markets. Shadra has a lot of dedication, vision, and a profound commitment to both her industry and community. Her remarkable work continually ignites inspiration in those around her.
Meet the 2024 WIL Influential Leader Award Finalists
Lola Taylor
Owner, 3d-Dispatch Services LLC
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- Lola creates opportunities for others by offering virtual and in-person interactive training classes/online courses that teach entrepreneurs how to start a trucking company, a freight dispatch company, or become a carrier compliance specialist. “Unlike most industry leaders we are still active in trucking. We teach from actual experience”.
- “I truly want everyone to win. Where others may see competition, I see partnerships. I want to create community, unity, and confidence among us”. Lola embodies these values, especially with her annual Women’s Day event that occurs on International Women’s Day to celebrate and honor women. “I have Freedom, Flexibility and Financial stability and this is why I am passionate about helping others succeed in the industry.”
- Her company, 3D-Dispatch Services LLC, located in Atlanta, GA, is a one-stop trucking service provider, offering affordable dispatch services, training, and trucking solutions. 3D-DisptachServices helps keep drivers safe by booking loads, scheduling routes, and completing paperwork.
Lisa Cox
Owner/President, All Nite Truckin LLC
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- Lisa has been recognized for her hard work and attention to safety and detail by ICSA (safety carriers association). She was a “featured member” in the September 2023 Independent Safe Carriers Association monthly newsletter for going above and beyond in her attention to safety, not only to protect the company but also her drivers. Lisa has been a part of ICSA since 2021.
- Lisa proactively works with ICSA’s Safety Consultants and utilizes the additional ICSA member benefits to build a strong team of safe drivers.
- She owns a small family-owned trucking business located in Midwest City, Oklahoma. The company started in 2017 when Lisa’s daughter first entered the world of trucking by purchasing a one-ton truck to work with an oilfield hotshot group.
Mila Macc
Co-Owner and CEO, Macc Transport and Logistics
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- Mila has not only trained and mentored over 100 individuals, helping them navigate and succeed in the trucking industry, but she has also done so with a deep commitment to empowering the youth and strengthening our community. Beyond her business acumen, Mila’s influence extends through her mentorship. She actively seeks out opportunities to support individuals who are new to the logistics sector. Whether through formal mentoring programs or informal guidance, Mila offers advice and shares her wealth of knowledge.
- “Through hands-on mentorship and personalized support, I’ve helped people not only learn the ropes of the industry but also discover their own potential and confidence. This journey has been about more than just business—it’s been about opening doors for others, creating opportunities where they might not have existed before, and building a legacy of growth, support, and empowerment that will inspire future generations.”
- She has shown leadership in her business as well, implementing innovative strategies that have led to significant growth and efficiency. She possesses a unique ability to anticipate market trends and adapt swiftly, ensuring that her company remains competitive in a fast-paced industry.
Katelyn Price
Owner, RockDove Freight Solutions
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- Katelyn Price, known as “Dispatch Kate”, is co-host on the “Stop the Scam!” podcast, and the owner of RockDove Freight Solutions. As a dispatcher, she educates and trains responsible freight dispatchers per FMCSA regulations. She is an avid fraud fighter and small carrier/owner-operator advocate.
- She developed a code of ethics for dispatchers, which was later adopted by the National Owner Operators Association (TNOOA). She was also named to serve as the first Director of Dispatch for TNOOA in 2023-2024, acknowledging the organization’s acceptance of dispatchers as an industry stakeholder.
- In 2023, she created Dispatch Verify, a website that is entirely free to carriers searching for a reputable dispatcher in the transportation industry. She has organized a dispatcher network -The Heartland Freight Group- that allows for responsible dispatchers to have backup with network members and developed a shareable database template to streamline dispatcher operations. She provides this database template free of charge to dispatchers seeking help in finding solutions to organize carrier and owner operator client data and automating a very manual operation.
About the 2024 WIL Influential Leader Award
At OTR Solutions, we want to recognize amazing women in our logistics community who inspire and lead others. With that, we are proud to sponsor the Women in Logistics (WIL) Influential Leader Award!
The Grand Prize winner will receive $5,000!
Our Winner Was Selected Based On:
- Influence in the industry
- Tenure in industry
- Community service/projects
- Achievements
- Nomination origin
- “Wow” factor
- *Grand prize winner will be selected by a public vote.
Award Timeline
What is women in logistics?
Women in Logistics (WIL) is one of several inclusion programs here at OTR. WIL is a resource group that supports women in our workforce, leadership team, clients, and industry partners. WIL supports OTR’s mission to maintain a culture that provides opportunities for all employees to achieve greatness and success.
Founded in 2018, the primary goal of WIL was to build a community of women to foster growth & professional development. Together, we want to excel as logistics professionals in the company and to pass on the core values, attitudes, and foundation of quality leadership here at OTR.
To fulfill our goals, we invite guest speakers, host networking events, plan charity and service opportunities, spotlight female clients, and maintain a mentorship program, which is the cornerstone of WIL. The mentorship program pairs new female hires with our veteran employees to help them interact with and learn from established professionals in the company – with the goal of empowering the next generation of female leaders.