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Why aren’t more Brazilian women benefiting from the truck driving profession?
In Brazil, women make up just 3.4% of licensed heavy-duty vehicle drivers. IRU member IVECO's Caminhos para Elas is a game-changing initiative aimed at increasing female participation in the sector.
We asked Marcio Querichelli, President of IVECO Latin America, to walk us through the programme and its achievements during its first year.
Why did you launch Caminhos para Elas?
Caminhos para Elas seeks to promote gender equity in the road transport sector. Many licensed women face obstacles such as a lack of job opportunities and the need for prior experience, preventing them from securing their first job as truck drivers.
With Caminhos para Elas, IVECO is opening doors, providing training, and creating real opportunities for more women to take control over their future in transport.
The programme also helps address a key challenge facing the sector: the shortage of drivers in Brazil. By encouraging female participation, we help meet this demand with skilled and dedicated professionals.
Caminhos para Elas is more than just a programme: it’s a movement by IVECO to transform transport into a more inclusive, diverse and accessible space.
How does it work?
The project was launched in 2024 in partnership with SEST SENAT, an institution dedicated to training professionals in the transport sector. Together, we have developed a specialised course for women.
We recognise that, beyond the common challenges of the profession, women face additional barriers. The course was tailored to include the development of essential skills such as self-confidence and empowerment. The classes are exclusively for women, promoting support and collaborative learning.
Participants also have the opportunity to learn from an experienced female truck driver who shares valuable insights and advice on overcoming the challenges of being a woman on the road.
They also receive hands-on driving training with the IVECO S-Way, gaining real-world experience and better preparing them for the job market. Read more
Source: IRU
