''We will be looking at how to interview and advertise a position which is more conducive to women looking for a job,'' she said.
Employers had to realise women viewed what was mentioned as absolute, so employers should not list all the skills required, but instead give an overview of the position.
It was important to mention training as it indicated the company was willing to promote within the job.
Another key issue deterring some women from taking to the open road was the lack of clean, well-lit and convenient toilet facilities.
''Women are more discerning [than men],'' she said.
She said if there were toilets near fuel stops, they were often only for men, in the middle of nowhere and not open after hours, and that could be difficult as some truck drivers were required to make deliveries throughout the night or early in the morning.
Pam Bennett, of Invercargill, and her partner Barry Scott, both drive trucks for Sanson Haulage Ltd, of Riversdale.
Ms Bennett said finding suitable facilities was not too much of a problem in the region.
She said she had had her full licences since she was 18 and was driving silage trucks before moving to a logging truck about 18 months ago.
''They needed a log driver and I said I wanted to do it,'' Ms Bennett said.
''I was told women can't drive log trucks.
''I said 'yes we can'.
''There are three other women in Southland who drive trucks that I know of.''
She said women tended to be easier on the equipment.
''You get a fair bit of push behind you, and you have to know how to go around corners.''
Fonterra Edendale and Stirling depot manager Dean Morrison said on the road it was the same for any motorist who needed to use public facilities - some were good and some not so much.
''Finding a park for a 20m truck is obviously more difficult than your average car so often requires more of a walk or limits your choice of facilities.''
-By Yvonne O'Hara
Southern Rural Life
