Why Roads & Resilience?

Mandy Solar
Aug 18, 2025
2 min read

Updated: Aug 26, 2025

Our Mission to Empower Women in Trasnport & Logistics.

The transport and logistics industry is the backbone of our world—moving goods, connecting communities, and shaping economies. Yet across these essential sectors, the voices of women remain largely unheard. Roads & Resilience is our answer to that silence.

The Purpose Behind Roads & Resilience

Our blog exists for one clear reason: to lift up the stories of women in transport and logistics and showcase how they’re reshaping this vital industry. We’re here to:

Share real journeys—highlighting women breaking barriers from truck drivers to operations managers.
Build a supportive community—where connections, mentorship, and shared insights thrive.
Inspire the next generation—because seeing women lead sparks possibility.
Drive change—by advocating for equal representation and reshaping perceptions industry-wide.

This is more than a blog—it’s a collective path toward an inclusive, resilient future.

What You’ll Find Here

We’ll bring you thoughtful content across five categories:

Stories of Resilience — Real accounts from women changing the script.
Industry Insights — Exploring trends, challenges, and opportunities affecting women’s advancement.
Learning Hub — Practical tips on leadership, safety, policy, and career growth.
Wellbeing & Growth — Strategies for balancing personal resilience with professional ambitions.
Community Voices — Guest posts, interviews, and reflections from across the sector.

Content rhythm

Weekly in-depth article (1,000–1,500 words)
Midweek short reflection (quotes, insights, quick tips)
Monthly spotlight: a feature interview or guest highlight

Why It Matters

Representation isn't just symbolic—it matters. Here’s what the numbers tell us:

As of 2021, women make up only 27.4% of Australia’s transport workforce across rail, road, sea, and air.
Transport CEOs: just 4.5% are women, compared to 20% across all sectors.
Gender pay gap in transport stands at 15.9%, above the national average of 13.9%.
Female truck drivers? Only about 3–4% of the roughly 200,000 in Australia are women.

These stats show the gap—but they also highlight the urgent need and opportunity for change. And the change is happening:

Michael Byrne (former Linfox & Toll CEO) notes how increasing female participation has transformed logistics—from extended shopping hours to overnight delivery models—making the industry more dynamic and adaptable.
Transportation roles once seen as physically demanding are now more accessible, thanks to automation and equipment advances.
Industry initiatives like the Women in Logistics Consortium and Women in Transport Network are accelerating progress by offering mentorship, networking, and executive accountability.