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- ATRI research found that women are drawn to driving careers for the income potential, highlighting the fact that pay parity for women and men is much more prevalent in the trucking industry than in many other fields.
www.ttnews.com/articles/atri-female-drivers-truckATRI Research Identifies Challenges for Female Truck Drivers
Sep 19, 2021 · Stephan Bisaha. Pay in the truck driving industry has risen nearly 5% in the last year to an average of more than $27.50 per hour, according to data from the Labor Department. That's...
Addressing MisconceptionsThe trucking industry, long dominated by men, is seeing a steady rise in female participation. Despite this, stereotypes about women in trucking persist. These misconceptions not only perpetuate gender bias but also hinder progress toward a more inclusive workforce. In this post, we’ll break down some of the most common stereotypes surrounding women in trucking and ...
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Foot in the Door will be one of 132 projects funded by the Australian government's $33 million Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative and will connect inexperienced female heavy vehicle drivers with employers in their local area. Ms Denny says the recruitment drive will establish those missing relationships between heavy vehicle drivers and employers to e...
West Australian truck driver Heather Jones owns Pilbara Heavy Haulage Girls — a company offering training to women who want to drive trucks. She says there was not only a gap from licence to employment, but also in the skills being taught when acquiring those trucking licences. "It is really difficult because when you get your licence, you're taugh...
South Australian fuel tanker driver Casuarina Smith believes encouraging young people into the industry is the key to tackling the labour shortage. Ms Smith has almost 14,000 followers on Instagram — where she shares what it's like to work in trucking. "My goal is to try to encourage others to get in the industry and have a bit of a behind-the-scen...
Jul 25, 2022 · Queensland-based truck driver Corrina Riley says more women should consider a career in trucking, as the industry grapples with driver shortages and increasing freight demand.
Mar 11, 2024 · Overall, over 26,000 women were employed in the trucking and logistics sector two years ago, Trucking HR Canada’s latest report says. However, the industry needs to continue its efforts to attract women in both driving and non-driving positions.
Jul 20, 2022 · Early on in the Biden administration, officials released an action plan to strengthen America's trucking workforce. One idea: recruit more women. Is the trucking industry welcoming them?
Jun 20, 2024 · A new study by the American Transportation Research Institute identifies key obstacles that keep women from entering and remaining in the trucking industry.
