Ahead of the Pack: Women in Haulage at TP Niven

Road haulage is traditionally a male-dominated industry, but times are changing. With a growing focus on diversity and inclusion, more women are stepping into transport roles — and local employer TP Niven is helping lead the way.

We recently came across a fantastic article, Ahead of the Pack (by Kevin Swallow), which shines a spotlight on the women making their mark at TP Niven. From office staff and depot managers to drivers behind the wheel, the piece highlights how varied and rewarding a career in haulage can be.

Breaking the Mould

While nationally just 1% of HGV drivers are women, at TP Niven that figure is closer to 5% — five times the UK average. Women also make up more than half of the office team, a sign of the company’s commitment to creating opportunities across every part of the business.

Real Stories, Real Inspiration

The article shares some brilliant examples:

• Amy Niven, who recently joined the family business, is passionate about encouraging young people to see transport as a career for everyone.
• Jane McLardy, who swapped a beauty therapy career for lorry driving, and is now a transport planner.
• Louise Coughtrie, Depot Manager at Mauchline, who worked her way up from admin roles to managing entire depots and teams.
• Drivers like Megan Jardine, Lorna Fox, Lynne Nimmo, and Nancy Todd, who all took different routes into transport and now speak highly of the career opportunities and challenges it offers.

Looking Ahead

As Amy explains, the next step is promoting haulage in schools and showing young people that transport is a career with room for everyone.