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Volvo Iron Women Initiative Empowers Female Truck Drivers



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(source: Volvo Malaysia, Provided to JUICE)

Women in Malaysia are stepping into roles once dominated by men, and Volvo Malaysia is helping to pave the way.

In partnership with the Ministry of Women, Family, and Community Development, Volvo Malaysia has launched the Volvo Iron Women initiative, and recently celebrated the graduation of its first group of female heavy-duty truck drivers.

Women can drive big trucks, too

Designed to train and certify women to drive heavy-duty trucks, the programme aims to place women in fields that they’ve traditionally had a limited presence in. Five women graduated from the inaugural course, and all have been employed by Taipanco Sdn Bhd, a major player in the logistics industry.

(source: Volvo Malaysia, Provided to JUICE)

“Volvo Iron Women has enjoyed much success globally and we are very…

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