At Penske, an artist-turned-VP takes pride in mentoring her team and looks forward to trucking’s technological advancement. Key takeaways Samantha Thompson transitioned from a creative arts background to become a key leader in transportation technology at Penske. She spearheaded innovative projects like Catalyst AI, enabling fleet benchmarking and data-driven decision-making. Thompson emphasizes the importance of mentorship, diversity, and inclusion for women in the transportation industry.