stories from the road: mark mazza.

But with a drivers shortage already impacting the sector, for business owners like Mark Mazza, CEO of South West Express (WA), finding drivers has become a major business challenge, exacerbated by the state’s border closures. His company already employs female drivers and will take any who apply for available jobs.

According to Mark, the media has always been negative towards the transport industry and there is a need to lift the self-esteem in the eye of the general public. There is also a lack of recognition for the work done by transport workers, and he hopes that by taking on proactive approaches in schools, perceptions will change, in turn attracting more women to the sector.

With the good pay rates and being able to work with reputable transport companies, Mark says that the transport industry can be a very rewarding job.

21st century trucks have been advanced especially technologically wise. He believes that the industry can also do more in attracting female truck drivers especially with the talents they can bring.