Do you think you have what it takes to work as a female lorry driver? Getting your HGV licence opens up an exciting career path that can see you travelling home and abroad, long distances and short, carrying a wide variety of goods.

Sep 3, 2021 · To address driver shortages, wholesale food and catering supplier JJ Foodservice is aiming to fill the gap by broadening its talent pool. The company has launched a recruitment campaign to...

Mar 31, 2025 · Individuals recognized as 2025 “Top Women to Watch in Transportation” are: Vanessa Angulo, senior director, talent acquisition, Sysco; Pamela Baker, chief executive officer, Core Four Productions; Tamsin Bencivengo, director, employer brand, Penske Transportation Solutions; Nicole Boyd, driver safety trainer, Air Products

May 19, 2024 · Have you ever considered a life on the road in the HGV industry? The haulage and trucking industry is the fifth-largest employer in the UK, yet so few people in this industry identify as women. Why is that? Werk spoke to three female HGV drivers about their experiences and why they chose a career in this industry.

May 16, 2022 · Every company is different and whilst many employ female HGV drivers, some do a better job than others of supporting, growing, and promoting women in their workforce. Ensure you find one that shows they care about, and actively supports, both safe trucking and women in the haulage industry.

ARLINGTON, Va. – March 31, 2025 – The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announced today its list of 2025 Top Women to Watch in Transportation. The editorial staff of Redefining the Road, WIT’s official magazine, selected these individuals based upon their character and their significant career accomplishments in the past 12 to 18 months. ...

Mar 7, 2025 · The Women In Trucking Association is a leading organization that advocates for women in the trucking industry by providing resources, mentorship, education, and networking opportunities. Since its founding, WIT has worked diligently to increase the number of women in all levels of trucking, from drivers to executives.

Jul 5, 2024 · Women HGV drivers? Bring them on, we say! During World War 2, “by mid-1943, almost 90 per cent of single women and 80 per cent of married women were working in factories, on the land or in the armed forces,” according to Government records.

Nov 28, 2024 · Research published in 2022 by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) suggests that women make better drivers than men. The ATRI paper Predicting Truck Crash Involvement, showed that women make safer truck drivers, committing fewer traffic violations and having fewer crashes.

Apr 30, 2024 · A social listening survey conducted by haulage digital marketplace SNAP has revealed firm support from HGV drivers for more women to join the sector but that conditions must change to encourage this shift.