Kendra Tanner, president and CEO of Allstates WorldCargo, was named a recipient of the 2025 Women in Supply Chain Forum™ award, presented by Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive, and sponsored by Let’s Talk Supply Chain, in the Trailblazers category.
Tanner began her 37-year career in the transportation and logistics industry with Consolidated Freightways in 1988 and worked in various sales, operations, and management positions until 2000. She transitioned from an asset-based LTL company to a freight forwarding company, EXEL Global Logistics (aka DHL) and served as general manager, before joining Allstates WorldCargo in 2002.
She has spent the last 23 years at Allstates WorldCargo, where her career growth propelled her from the VP of sales and marketing to becoming the president and CEO of the company in 2020, where she’s completed seven acquisitions, all of which produced double-digit growth and achieved full earn outs. The most recent was in June 2025 with the acquisition of Red Arrow Logistics, and in February 2025 the acquisition of Saturn Freight Systems, which doubled the geographic size of Allstates WorldCargo.
In the past 12 months alone, she has driven a state-of-the-art WMS; a quoting and freight booking platform; an overhauled tracking system; implemented RPA and AI programs; and complete Power BI data visibility for every station.
Tanner sat down live at the 2025 Women in Supply Chain Forum™ with Sarah Barnes-Humphrey, founder of Let's Talk Supply Chain podcast and Blended Pledge program, both presenting sponsors of the Women in Supply Chain Forum™ Award, to discuss why pushing yourself to take opportunities, even if you’re uncomfortable, is key in paving the way for others.
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CLICK HERE to learn more about this year's Women in Supply Chain Forum™ Award winners, presented by Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive.
This series would not be possible without the collaboration and partnership between Food Logistics, Supply & Demand Chain Executive and the Women in Supply Chain Forum™ with Let's Talk Supply Chain and Blended Pledge. This partnership celebrates the transformative impact women leaders have on the supply chain industry, driving innovation, resilience, and inclusivity. These awards shine a spotlight on trailblazers who are breaking barriers and shaping the future of supply chain management. And the Forum fosters meaningful conversations, networking, and collaboration to empower the next generation of leaders. By recognizing and amplifying these achievements, this initiative inspires progress across the industry. Join us in celebrating these extraordinary women and championing diversity—nominate a leader, attend the forum, and be part of this powerful movement shaping the future of supply chains.
