Almost half of all truck drivers believe conditions must first be improved for all drivers if women are to be attracted into the industry, whilst a quarter believe the job is no longer appealing, a social media-based survey by digital solutions provider SNAP has revealed.
SNAP asked its audience on social media to share their thoughts on measures the industry could adopt to attract more women into the sector.
Currently, women account for just 4% of the European haulage workforce. It comes after the news that the industry needs more than 233,000 truck drivers.
To close the gap, upgrading amenities and cultivating a supportive and welcoming work environment were suggested to make the industry more appealing to female truck drivers.
However, 49% of drivers argued that these changes must be implemented regardless of gender – with 27% of women agreeing the sector must evolve for everyone.