Hauliers to drive new campaign to get more women into logistics

The Road Haulage Association is launching a campaign called She’s RHA, designed to address the shortage of women in road transport.

The industry has a workforce of 2.2m of which just 2% are women. As a result, the haulage sector misses out on a wealth of diverse talent and performance benefits that women can provide. She’s RHA aims to attract more women into the wide range of career paths available.

RHA chief executive Richard Burnett said: "The aim of She's RHA is to promote a new, welcoming, culture for this industry. Women already play a key role in logistics at all levels but we need to increase the numbers. We believe that by providing a forum for women to share advice, information and knowledge, She’s RHA will not only create a much-needed spirit of camaraderie, it will also highlight the vast range of career choices this vital sector can provide.

The initiative is the brainchild of RHA board member Lesley O’Brien. She believes inspiration is needed. “She’s RHA will encourage, support, mentor and empower women of all ages, skill sets and experience. We need to inspire women to choose a career in transport. I am delighted that the RHA recognises the contribution that women can make and has taken the initiative to work with its members to facilitate a dynamic support network through She’s RHA.”