When people think of road haulage, they usually picture lorry drivers on the open road. And while drivers are the visible face of the industry, there’s a whole network of professionals working tirelessly behind the scenes to keep every journey legal, safe, and efficient. These are the hidden heroes of haulage.

Life on the road as a UK lorry driver is demanding, and the pressures are mounting. These are the people who deliver food to supermarkets, medicine to hospitals, and materials to businesses — yet too often their challenges are overlooked.

Road haulage has long been seen as a male-dominated industry. Walk into most depots or glance at a passing lorry and the stereotype holds true. But times are changing — slowly — and more women are beginning to see opportunities within this vital sector.

HGV drivers are the backbone of the UK supply chain. They spend long hours on the road delivering the goods that keep the country running — yet when it comes to basic facilities at service areas, they are too often let down.