Jones also Recognized as Finalist for Influential Woman In Trucking Award and Featured on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel
Fort Lauderdale, FL, November 13, 2025 – Fleet Advantage, a leading innovator in specialty financing, fleet data analytics, asset performance services, and life cycle cost management, announced today that Chief Marketing Officer & Safety Liaison Katerina Jones and Vice President of Data Analytics & Corporate Development Jackie Dusseau, CLFP, were featured as panelists during the Women In Trucking Association’s Annual Accelerate! Conference & Expo, held November 9–12 in Dallas.
The Women In Trucking Accelerate! Conference & Expo, hosted annually by the Women In Trucking Association, attracted more than 2,000 transportation professionals and decision-makers from across North America. The event focused on advancing gender diversity, career development, and leadership excellence across the trucking, logistics, and supply chain industries.
Jones, a respected marketing executive with over 20 years of experience in client-focused, data-driven strategy, served as a panelist for “Brand You: Crafting a Signature Identity That Opens Doors and Builds Influence.” During the session, she shared strategies for developing authentic personal brands that create professional opportunities, elevate visibility, and strengthen organizational influence. Her perspective underscored how marketing and leadership alignment can shape stronger, more inclusive business cultures.
Dusseau, an accomplished leader with extensive expertise in strategic fleet planning, equipment financing, and client partnerships, participated in the session “Mastering Your Leadership Impact: Empowering, Motivating & Managing Your Team” She discussed practical leadership techniques for motivating teams, fostering collaboration, and driving performance in high-demand operational environments. Dusseau’s insights reflected her deep understanding of client relations and the importance of mentoring emerging leaders in transportation and logistics.
Adding to Fleet Advantage’s strong industry representation at this year’s conference, Jones was also named a finalist for the 2025 Influential Woman In Trucking Award, presented by Women In Trucking and sponsored by TrueBlue’s Centerline Drivers. This prestigious recognition honors women who are shaping the industry through innovation, mentorship, and visionary leadership.
As part of her recognition, Jones also served as a panelist for the general session “Becoming an Influential Woman In Trucking,” where she joined fellow finalists to share insights on leadership, professional growth, and inspiring the next generation of women in transportation. Her participation reflected her dedication to empowering others and promoting inclusivity across the industry.
Jones’s selection as a finalist highlighted her leadership in advancing safety innovation, sustainability, and industry education through initiatives such as Fleet Advantage’s Truck Reliability and Usage Safety Tracker (TRUST), as well as her role in spearheading the company’s brand reimagination campaign.
“We are extremely proud of Katerina and Jackie for their leadership and for representing Fleet Advantage among such an inspiring community of professionals at the Women In Trucking Accelerate! Conference,” said Brian Holland, President and CEO of Fleet Advantage. “Their participation reinforces our ongoing commitment to empowering women, encouraging professional growth, and promoting innovation across the trucking industry.”
For more information on the Women In Trucking Accelerate! Conference & Expo, visit www.womenintrucking.org/accelerate-conference.
About Fleet Advantage
Fleet Advantage is the largest independent lessor for heavy-duty Class-8 trucks and has over $3.7 Billion in assets under its Life Cycle Cost Management program. This comprises a client portfolio of more than 50 of America’s top corporate fleets, including five (5) of the top 10 private fleets in the country. Fleet Advantage guarantees the absolute lowest cost of operation by providing fleet asset management, financing solutions, and fleet analytics, using the latest equipment technology to achieve optimum vehicle productivity and maximum safety. Our model of TCO, clean diesel, and safety-enhanced trucks with shorter life cycles complement our customers’ ESG goals. The accomplishments of Fleet Advantage and our leadership team continue to be recognized for tremendous growth and industry leadership with numerous awards, including Top Private Independent and Most Innovative Firm by the Monitor Daily, Top Software & Tech Awards, Top Women Associates in Finance, and Green Supply Chain Awards to name a few. The company has also been named to Inc. magazine’s 500|5000 list of fastest growing companies in the nation.