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HGV

British  

abbreviation

  1. heavy goods vehicle

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Nerys is the only female HGV driver out of the 75 who work for this particular transport firm.

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Although women have been driving trucks in this industry for decades, only about 1% of HGV drivers in England are women, according to the Nomis Annual Population Survey covering the 12 months ending September 2025.

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Nerys, who was a bricklayer and groundworker before she got her HGV licence, delivers building materials to construction sites and homes around the country.

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Ellie agrees, and says many people still see HGV driving as being a man's job.

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Nerys's boss Simon says a lot more needs to be done to encourage more women – and men – to enter the HGV industry.

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