Calling all female drivers!

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Foster Group

19
Original Poster

Hi I'm [name] and a new owner driver  and I was wondering if there are any other female drivers and could they give any advice on their experience in this industry. Thanks!

Finch Express

219

<p>Hi [name],</p><p>By the look of all the responses eith their all out busy driving or we are on our own. Our company started off with just myself as the only driver. You do get the typical male responses at some places, but I can give as many sarcastic comments back.</p><p>Good luck</p><p>[name].    </p>

Williams Express

5

There's [name] from [business], if she's still on here.

Website Admin

5839

[name] does seem to be on the site often...<div><br></div><div>[link]</div>

Berry & Sons

322

I am a woman, and have no problems with the work.  I am all over the uk, not to much sexism against us doing the job, always seem to find the men very nice to me.  Hope you enjoy it. Regards [name]

Thompson Direct

533

<p>Well done, keep up the good work there is room for all of us when we work together.</p>

Brown Haulage

221

Hi <div><br></div><div>Go for it girl!  We are all drivers so good luck.</div><div>Kind regards</div><div>[name]</div><div> </div>

Hewitt Logistics

3179

I have been told that lady couriers like to use camper vans for delivering because they all have a kitchen built in !!!!<br>

Duffy Ltd

5

Hi im female just started out as a owner driver been driving lutons and big vans along while, i've always found not to much sexisum everyone seems to be nice but you always get one.<br><br><br><br><br>

Hewitt Logistics

3179

Hi [name].<br><br>Are you up and running yet?<br><br>We are only a few junctions down and hopefully can pass some work your way.<br><br><br>

Hewitt Logistics

3179

Also i was only playing, In all honesty i have 2 female drivers i use and cannot fault them. I sent a bloke to Stoke on Trent once and it took him 3 hours and there wasn't any traffic jams. And he brought the goods back as he couldn't find the address.<br><br>I think he works for [business] now.<br>

Long Services

10314

[business]...she's been doin it for years

Duffy Ltd

5

Hi notts &amp; derby couriers <br><br>I have my insurance as of wednesday so yes.<br><br>Have got a few little bits to do this weekend to get everything how it sould be, but as of monday <br>i will be ready for work. <br><br>Looking forward to the work coming and would appriciate any work in these very early days.<br>

Hewitt Logistics

3179

No problem.<br><br>Let all the courier companies in your area that you are ready and availabe for work.<br>I always advise using the directory search to find vendors (companies who give out work) in your area.<br>

Williams Transport

3691

Good job we're not in Saudi --

[link]

Some of my most reliable subbies are female - no surprise there.

Walsh Logistics

2596

[name] you've highlighted 6 companies who are listed on the directory but don't seem to be active any-more...as posted by [business] the directory needs a clean-up

Russell Group

3617

Beeline are all female, and are very active in the NE

Williams Transport

3691

Russell Group said:


Beeline are all female, and are very active in the NE

And done a good job for me recently...

Wood & Sons

3440

[business] said:


Russell Group said:


Beeline are all female, and are very active in the NE

And done a good job for me recently...

But are no good at lifting heavy weights, so I have been told.

Watson Express

1737

Rubbish! Women carry men around all their lives!

Russell Group

3617

[business] said:

But are no good at lifting heavy weights, so I have been told.

No that were nowt to do with them.... they were up for it, but got knocked back because of so called H+S Bulls**t which was proved to be wrong anyway they started a thread on it, as they were discriminated against because they cant lift heavy weights, which was proved to be wrong judging by the responses over it..

Nowt to do with them.. I have used em on a couple of occasions and had no problems. anyway put that wooden spoon away :)

Dixon Express

1909

No wonder my ears were burning!

We are always happy to do any job as long as it fits the van and is within loading limits. We don't have an issue with lifting heavy weights. We strongly believe in providing a professional and competent service and take pride in doing so. You only have to look at our feedback to be assured of this.

Thanks guys for supporting the female couriers - you know who you are! ;)

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