Lyndal Denny

Opinion

Female truckies’ day a huge success

Widespread acceptance that gender bias is not only passé but also a huge waste of potential was confirmed in spades during the recent month-long build-up to WiTA’s inaugural July 5 National Female Truckie’s Day – the birthdate of legendary Australian female truckie Toots Holzheimer.  Read More
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 Opinion

My baptism of fire into trucking

One of the most common questions, I’m asked is how I transitioned from my tastefully furnished, softly lit east coast office – working for a Christian organisation – to a diesel, dust and sweat infused life driving trucks in one of the nation’s most dangerous, politically incorrect work environments. Read More
Opinion

Finally change is in the air

“If it has tits and wheels, it’ll give you problems!” I recently stumbled across these physiologically improbable words of wisdom splashed across a large sign, zip-tied to the stone-guard of a prime-mover belonging to a major national carrier.   Read More
Opinion

Toots inspires special event

With International Women’s Day sailing over the horizon, I cast my mind back 12 months to WiTA festivities celebrating the work, grit and determination of Australian female truck drivers and the arrival of a post that quietly landed on the WiTA Facebook page. Read More
Opinion

Highly anticipated mentoring program

The business case for increased numbers of female heavy vehicle drivers is clear, with current schools of thought recognising increased profitability and productivity, safer roads and an easing of current driver shortages. Read More
Opinion

Giving more women a foot in the door

Early 2023, the beginnings of a nationwide shift in female heavy vehicle driver recruitment practices will see greater numbers of women move into trucking careers through WiTA’s Foot in the Door initiative. Read More
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