Stories from the road: natalie kascak

the road to success.

After an unsatisfying year of studying medical science, Natalie Kascak wanted to change course and do outside her comfort zone. So, she decided to get a truck driver’s license.

At first, Natalie was told that truck driving wasn’t a career for women, but this made her even more determined to attend driving school, get her license and land a job. She knew that the industry was maledominated, but this fuelled her to challenge stereotypes and prove that women can drive trucks too.

thriving in the industry through support.

Whilst some men were surprised to see a woman like Natalie behind the wheel, she had several male cousins, friends and mentors who instilled her with confidence, giving her further motivation to get stuck.

Natalie also believes that change must begin at the management level if transport companies want to attract more women. Employing women at every level will make the industry more accessible and enticing for young females considering career options.

"It’s ok to employ female drivers but a lot of males in operation roles don’t know how to engage, or tend to not treat women the same way. Companies should employ women into operation or managerial roles with a male that does the same job. When they employ women in management, that will encourage women to feel okay in that environment and supported by their female peers," she says.