WHIPPANY, N.J. (June 24, 2024) — Suburban Propane Partners, L.P., a nationwide distributor of propane, renewable propane, renewable natural gas, fuel oil and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity and investor in low carbon fuel alternatives, has been nominated as one of the '2024 Top Companies for Women to Work in Transportation' by the Women in Trucking Association, a nonprofit organization with the mission to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry.
Every year, the Women in Trucking Association recognizes leading companies across the transportation industry as outstanding workplaces for women. To qualify for inclusion, companies must demonstrate support for gender diversity, provide accommodations for family and work-life balance, offer competitive compensation, benefits, ongoing training and additional criteria.
Suburban Propane employs approximately 1,180 women – nearly one-third of its workforce across the Company's 42-state footprint.
"Suburban Propane is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive workforce in all aspects of its operations and supporting career development throughout the organization," said Nandini Sankara, spokesperson, Suburban Propane. "We are honored to be included in the Women in Trucking's list of the top companies for women to work in transportation."
Suburban Propane values gender diversity and strives to cultivate an inclusive workforce reflective of the communities it serves. Collaborating with groups like Women in Trucking, the company actively promotes women's progress in historically male-dominated industries. Women occupy various roles across all organizational levels, enjoying competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and growth prospects. The Company's drivers appreciate schedules that ensure they return home nightly, promoting a sustainable work-life balance.
