WOMEN are being urged to consider a new career as a truck driver with a taster day at a racing circuit on Saturday, November 22.

Horsepower is hosting the day at Oulton Park in conjunction with independent haulier Mark Thompson Transport.

Founding members Nathalie Axon and Jan Carter, both articulated lorry drivers, aim to change the perspective on truck driving.

Nathalie said: "This is a profession no longer strictly for men.

"The modern truck is a very refined work companion and there's plenty of girl friendly work out there.

"We are promoting becoming a professional driver to men and women who have never considered this as an option.

"With no gender pay-gap, women can expect to earn £11 to £17 per hour and the hours are very flexible."

Nathalie said there are 48,000 large goods vehicle (LGV) licence holders due to retire in the next five years and the sector is already short by 11,000 drivers.

Mark Thompson said: "We believe hauliers need to reach out and showcase the opportunities that exist in the logistics industry."

Horsepower's taster day is for men and women with a full EU car licence who want to drive a state of the art automatic truck unit without a trailer in a safe environment and explore opportunities.

For more information and pre-registration visit horsepowerwoman.co.uk or horsepowerman.com or ring 03450 561113.