XPO Logistics is to host its second women drivers forum at its national distribution centre in Crick, Northamptonshire.

The event takes place on 22 March and the company is encouraging all women drivers in its UK and Ireland operations to attend the event.

XPO held the first forum in 2021 to increase dialogue with women drivers about their work in a male-oriented industry, celebrate successes and give voice to the challenges they may face on a day to day basis. This year’s forum will expand on those conversations and explore the best ways to attract and retain more women to quality jobs as XPO drivers.

Dan Myers, managing director – UK and Ireland, XPO Logistics, said: “There’s genuine value to bringing together women who have shared their experience of being a professional HGV driver. We want to know what works well and what we can improve to increase our driver team’s diversity. The insights shared by women drivers will shape our investments, recruitment and training approach for all drivers and help ensure that more women advance in careers behind the wheel.”

Louise Medley, a driver trainer for XPO since 2014, attended last year and will be going again this year. “I can sit down with a group of women whose ups and downs of driving are similar to my own and talk through the best solutions,” she said. “It’s valuable to meet with my colleagues face to face. And our UK and Ireland leaders are there to listen to us and act upon our feedback.”

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