Angelina Twardawa
CEO and Founder, Angie's Transportation
Meet Angelina Twardawa
Angelina (Angie) Twardawa is an award-winning transportation executive, safety strategist, and entrepreneur with a passion for creating impact through innovation, integrity, and grit. As the CEO & Founder of Angie’s Transportation, she has grown a single-truck operation into one of the Midwest’s fastest-growing certified woman-owned carriers — all while leading the charge on safety, leadership, and industry transformation.
Rooted in a family legacy of trucking, Angie has turned early experiences with her father on the road into a lifelong mission to redefine safety and excellence in logistics. She’s a certified Safety Director through NATMI, a Titan 100 honoree (2023, 2024), and an influential voice for women in trucking, business leadership, and operational excellence.
Angie’s work is driven by her belief that leadership starts with self-awareness, communication, and unwavering integrity.
Built on Grit, Growth, and Vision
Angie Twardawa’s journey is a powerful example of resilience, growth, and leadership. From her early days working in her father’s trucking company to building one of the Midwest’s fastest-growing woman-owned carriers, she brings real-world experience and sharp strategic insight to everything she does.
Whether launching RoadLites™, consulting on safety, or speaking at national events, Angie leads with purpose, clarity, and vision — committed to creating a safer, more innovative future for the transportation industry.
“I believe the most important attributes of successful leaders today are self-awareness, good communication skills, and integrity. A leader needs to constantly be aware of their actions so they can lead by positive example.”
— Angelina Twardawa
Award-Winning Safety Leadership
With a NATMI Safety Director Certification and multiple national recognitions, Angie brings proven safety-first expertise to every project.
Woman-Owned & Family-Led
Built from real experience — and rebuilt from real adversity — Angie’s business stands on resilience, integrity, and family values.
End-to-End Transportation Know-How
From operations to strategy, Angie knows what it takes to scale — because she’s done it. She helps others do the same.
Nationally Recognized Voice
Angie is not just leading — she’s influencing. As a featured speaker and honoree, she brings bold energy to boardrooms, summits, and publications.
About Angie’s Transportation
Founded in 2012, Angie’s Transportation is a woman-owned, family-driven trucking company based in St. Louis, MO. What started with one truck, a whiteboard, and relentless ambition has grown into a full-scale operation with 65+ trucks and nearly $20 million in annual revenue.
The company is a trusted carrier of refrigerated and dry goods across 49 U.S. states and Canada, offering services in FTL, LTL, intermodal, warehousing, cross-docking, and trailer storage. Despite a devastating fire in 2017 that nearly destroyed everything, Angie rebuilt — stronger than ever.
What sets Angie’s Transportation apart is a commitment to old-school trucking values paired with innovative practices — and a leadership team that puts people, safety, and service first.
Awards & Honors
Angie Twardawa’s work has consistently earned her industry-wide respect and recognition. From being named a Titan 100 CEO to receiving national awards for leadership in trucking, supply chain, and entrepreneurship, her commitment to safety, strategy, and innovation has made a lasting impact. With each honor, Angie continues to lead with purpose — breaking barriers and setting new standards in a traditionally male-dominated field.
Titan 100 Honoree (2023 & 2024)
Selected as one of the Top 100 CEOs and C-level executives in St. Louis, Angie was recognized for her exceptional leadership, bold vision, and lasting impact on the transportation industry. This prestigious honor highlights her role as a trailblazer and business influencer in the region.
Heavy Duty Trucking Emerging Leader Award (2022)
Awarded by Heavy Duty Trucking magazine, this national recognition celebrates Angie’s leadership, innovation, and commitment to excellence in trucking operations. She was named among the rising stars reshaping the future of the transportation industry.
Top Women Business Owners – St. Louis Small Business Monthly (2021–2025)
For five consecutive years, Angie has been recognized as one of the region’s most accomplished woman-owned business leaders. This consistent recognition reflects her resilience, growth, and the ongoing success of her company in a competitive field.
HighJump Top Women Leaders in Supply Chain (2018)
Angie was honored at the Elevate Conference by HighJump (now part of Körber) for her influential work in logistics and supply chain. This award recognized her dedication to operational excellence and her role in advancing women in the industry.
Featured In Leading Industry Publications
Angie’s work and thought leadership have been spotlighted in Gazelle Magazine, HDT, FleetOwner, the St. Louis Business Journal, and the Truck Parking Club Newsletter. These features speak to her influence, expertise, and the high regard in which she is held across the industry.
Her Mission
Angelina Twardawa’s mission is to lead with purpose, prioritize safety at every level, and champion innovation in the transportation and logistics industry. She is committed to building spaces where integrity guides every decision and where professionals — especially women and minorities — are empowered to rise, lead, and create meaningful change. Through her voice, her work, and her example, Angie aims to elevate the industry while mentoring the next generation of transportation leaders.
Her Vision
Angie envisions a trucking and logistics world where safety is more than compliance — it’s culture. Where leadership is rooted in accountability and lived experience. And where diverse voices are not just welcomed, but amplified. She is driven by the belief that transformation happens when bold leadership meets resilient action, and she is determined to shape a future where excellence, equity, and forward-thinking define every road ahead.
Certified Safety Director – NATMI
Angie is a certified Safety Director through the North American Transportation Management Institute (NATMI) — one of the most respected certifying bodies for fleet and transportation safety professionals. This credential reflects her deep expertise in risk management, DOT compliance, safety training, and strategic fleet operations.
How Angie Works
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Discover & Align
Angie begins with an in-depth conversation to understand your goals, challenges, and vision. Whether it’s safety consulting, operational strategy, or thought leadership — alignment is key to long-term impact.
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Strategize & Customize
With over a decade of real-world experience, Angie develops a tailored approach grounded in industry insights. Every strategy is built with safety, efficiency, and long-term scalability in mind.
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Execute & Elevate
Angie partners with you or your team to implement solutions that deliver results. Her hands-on guidance helps translate plans into action — whether in trucking operations, leadership systems, or innovation.
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Reflect & Lead Forward
After implementation, Angie reviews outcomes, measures progress, and offers ongoing insights. Her process doesn’t just end with a solution — it builds a pathway for continuous growth and stronger leadership.