Female truckers in the UK are a growing group. With more than 2,000 female drivers and rising, it is about time that female truck drivers get some of the attention they deserve! Female truckers are not discriminated against within the industry, but there is still much work to be done to ensure equality and opportunity for all women.

Sep 3, 2021 · With the UK facing a chronic shortage of lorry drivers, some haulage firms are trying to attract more women to the profession, as currently only 1% of truck drivers are female.

Oct 4, 2016 · The haulage industry has a shortage of drivers, so the government is urging companies to encourage more women to get behind the wheel. But what's life on the road like for a female trucker?

The UK is facing a chronic shortage of lorry drivers, disrupting food and goods supplies and leaving supermarket and shop shelves empty, writes Jenny Longden. As haulage firms look at ways to attract new drivers, many are encouraging more women to get behind the wheel. Currently, only 1 per cent of HGV drivers in the UK are female.

Chelsea, our primary HGV driver at Volta Trucks, offers her perspective of the brand-new Volta Zero from behind the wheel. Explore the driver's world here: h...

Despite the flexibility and opportunities offered by a career as a HGV driver, it has been estimated that less than 1 percent of all UK truck drivers identify as female. With this in mind, we answer some of the common questions surrounding life as a truck driver and what it is really like to be a woman in a male-dominated industry.

Sep 28, 2022 · Did you know only 2% of HGV drivers in the UK are female? In a male-dominated industry, Mitchells want to shine a spotlight on our female truck drivers and how they’re breaking barriers in the industry. Only 5.7% of LGV vehicle tests passed from April 2021 to March 2022 were female, compared to 58.3% vehicle tests passed by males. Although ...

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.

Oct 7, 2024 · As more women break barriers and take the wheel in the trucking industry, it’s clear that the road ahead is full of promise. With their resilience, dedication, and unique perspectives, we are not only shaping the future of trucking but also …

Dec 22, 2022 · She’s a pioneer for women entering the male-dominant trucking industry. I’d love to see more channels just like hers. Now, let’s dig deeper into their success as a creator on YouTube…