The logistics and transport industry has often been seen as male-dominated, but women have always played a vital role in keeping it moving.
Women have contributed to the logistics and transport sector for decades. What has changed in recent years is that there is more visibility and more recognition for women in the sector, and more opportunities for them to step into logistics industry roles.
Today, women are building careers across logistics as HGV drivers, transport managers, team leaders, warehouse supervisors, planners and senior operatives. The industry is evolving, with a growing focus on inclusion and breaking down barriers to create more opportunities for women.
At TRS Training, we are proud to be part of this progress. One of our core goals is to help more women access logistics careers at all levels and support their development once they are in their roles. Through apprenticeships, training routes and recruitment partnerships, we work closely with businesses to help ensure opportunities are open, fair and accessible to everyone.
That’s why we are sponsoring the Women in Logistics UK CIC organisation. Their work is vital in supporting, inspiring and connecting women across the sector. Together, we can continue to help break down barriers and create real opportunities for change.
According to the Women in Logistics: Pay & Percentages 2025 report by Kirsten Tisdale of Aricia Limited, women currently represent only 16–17% of the logistics workforce. To date, TRS has supported over 764 women into logistics careers through our Skills Bootcamps, apprenticeships and commercial training courses, helping to drive greater inclusion across the sector.
This ongoing work shows how targeted training and development can create real opportunities, with more women progressing into HGV driving, warehousing and management roles. It also highlights the importance of accessible pathways that continue to encourage more women to enter and thrive in the logistics industry.
The logistics and transport industry relies on people, and the future of the industry depends on ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to train, progress, and succeed within it.
At TRS, we’re committed to helping make that happen and look forward to supporting the work of Women in Logistics UK.
