Ashley Cook, Talent Acquisition Partner on Influential Women
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Ashley Cook

Talent Acquisition Partner, Wynne Transport Service, Inc.

Council Bluffs, IA 51501

2017Years experience

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Member Women's of Trucking Association Member Nebraska Trucking Association

Her Story

About Ashley

Ashley Cook is a Talent Acquisition Partner at Wynne Transport Service, Inc., where she focuses on recruiting qualified professionals for a range of roles across the transportation industry. Her responsibilities include hiring truck drivers, office personnel, mechanics, and maintenance staff, helping connect candidates with opportunities that support the company’s operations. She takes pride in the number of drivers she has successfully brought into the organization and in contributing to the company’s continued growth.

Ashley has built nine years of experience in the trucking industry and has spent seven of those years with Wynne Transport Service. She began with the company as an office backup before moving into accounts payable, where she worked for nearly two years, and later transitioned into recruiting. Earlier in her career, she gained experience in shipping and receiving at Jack Link’s as well as in customer service through her work as a waitress. Her progression across different roles has given her a broad understanding of both administrative and operational functions.

Beyond her professional responsibilities, Ashley is involved with organizations supporting the trucking industry, including the Women in Trucking Association and the Nebraska Trucking Association. She also contributes to her community through volunteer involvement with schools and sports programs. As a mother of two boys, Ashley values balancing her professional and personal commitments while maintaining honesty and integrity in her work. She credits the support of her team as an important part of her professional success.

Her Interview

Ten minutes with Ashley

01What do you attribute your success to?

I attribute my success to my team, whose support has empowered me to thrive while balancing my career and responsibilities as a mom.

02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?

The best career advice I’ve received is to recognize that every employer and job will have good and bad days. I always consider the pros and cons before making a change because the grass isn’t always greener on the other side.

03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?

Go for it and don’t be afraid to pursue opportunities, especially in a male-dominated industry. You never know what you’re capable of achieving until you take the chance.

04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?

One of the biggest challenges is rising diesel costs, which are affecting the number of hours drivers can work. At the same time, there are significant opportunities due to the strong demand for hiring.

05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?

Honesty is the most important value to me, both professionally and personally. I believe in being truthful, transparent, and genuine in everything I do.

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