The National Story
Industry Comparison.
The UK transport sector currently lags behind national averages regarding diversity. While the Office for National Statistics estimates that 3.3% to 3.8% of the general UK population identifies as LGBTQ+, the logistics industry sees much lower engagement. Data from the Supply Chain Sustainability School indicates that only 1.5% of employees in the transport sector identify as LGBTQ+. According to Logistics UK and the Road Haulage Association, 98% of the driver workforce is male, with an average age of 51. This demographic is statistically less likely to identify as LGBT+ than younger cohorts, contributing to a cultural lag that leaves the industry stuck in the past.