Why Recruiting Women Truck Drivers Needed In The Industry?
The Trucking Industry Is Facing Truck Driver Shortages This year alone, the US has reported an astronomical shortage of around 80,000 drivers, a number which is only expected to grow. Truck driving schools are advertising themselves to their best potential, offering training to prospective young drivers, while the government is announcing apprenticeship programs and attracting veterans into the industry. This shortage is never going to be fully addressed if one key demographic is constantly overlooked: women. There is a desperate requirement for recruiters to look outside the traditional, stereotypical pool of job seekers and see other candidates who can fulfill the role of truck drivers excellently. The Unquestioned Sexism In The Truck Driving Industry Truck driving has always been viewed as a 'masculine' job because of the extensive work hours, expansive traveling, and the misogynistic belief that women can simply not be long-haul drivers, handling a huge ...