XPO Executives Recognized in 2026 Women in Trucking Awards
Event summary
- XPO's HR director Chelsey Johnston and enterprise account executive Molly Borkgren named 2026 'Top Women to Watch in Trucking' by the Women in Trucking Association.
- Johnston leads HR for XPO’s Northeast region and Road Flex Operation, with over a decade of HR experience.
- Borkgren manages complex customer relationships and drives strategic growth for XPO’s largest 3PL customers.
- XPO operates 592 locations, employs 37,000, and moves 16 billion pounds of freight annually.
The big picture
The recognition highlights XPO’s commitment to gender diversity in trucking leadership, an industry traditionally male-dominated. As logistics firms face labor shortages, fostering inclusive talent pipelines could become a competitive differentiator. XPO’s scale—37,000 employees and 16 billion pounds of freight annually—positions it to influence broader industry norms.
What we're watching
- Talent Retention
- How XPO’s recognition of female leadership will impact employee retention and attraction in a competitive labor market.
- Customer Strategy
- Whether Borkgren’s focus on large 3PL customers can drive sustained revenue growth amid industry volatility.
- Industry Representation
- The pace at which trucking firms elevate women in leadership roles following this recognition.