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How female truckies are helping more women get their 'foot in the door' as heavy vehicle drivers

Heather Jones says Australia has a serious shortage of truck drivers. (Supplied: Heather Jones)

Women in the trucking industry are encouraging more female truckies to join the workforce, amid fears of a national shortage of drivers. 

Despite many women holding a heavy vehicle licence, female truck drivers say some are being turned away due to a lack of experience.

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