The Canada-Mexico Chamber of Commerce ‘s (CanCham) Women in Business and Inclusion Committee recognized the “Scania Drivers” program for promoting female inclusion in the trucking sector.In this sense, this Scania project was recognized by CanCham as an exemplary case in its first edition of the Compendium of Good Practices in Inclusion and Diversity .
“We are convinced that highlighting what is already working is one of the most powerful ways to inspire change and set an example,” said Karen Flores, president of CanCham’s Inclusion and Women in Business Committee.
The recognition highlights Scania’s role as a pioneer in promoting the active participation of female tractor-trailer operators in a sector historically dominated by men, the Swedish vehicle manufacturer emphasized in a statement.
Thanks to this proposal, Scania Mexico is consolidating its position as a regional benchmark in gender equality, social transformation, and sustainable mobility with a human focus.
“It is an honor for us to collaborate with an organization like Scania that promotes inclusion as a driver of change. The publication of this compendium is a great opportunity to inspire more companies to reduce gender gaps and expand employment opportunities for women,” emphasized Said Vivas, Director of Mining, Special Applications, and Engine Solutions at Scania Mexico.
Rodolfo Hernández Casanova, Coordinator of Institutional Relations and Sustainability at Scania Mexico, thanked CanCham for the opportunity to share “a story of real impact.”
“Scania Drivers is an example of how collaboration, training, and a long-term vision can create more fair, equitable, and competitive work environments,” he emphasized.
With initiatives like “Scania Women Drivers,” the company reaffirms its commitment to leading the transformation of transportation toward a more fair, humane, and sustainable model.
“Inclusion is not only part of its culture, but a strategic pillar that drives change on and off the road. Scania will continue working to open new development paths for women, break down structural barriers, and demonstrate that talent has no gender, but rather direction,” the company stated in the statement.
The “Scania Female Drivers” program, active since 2022, has graduated five generations of female operators , with a total of 52 graduates . Of these, 80% are already working professionally as drivers, and more than 60% were hired within the first month after completing training.
“The initiative has gone beyond the scope of long-distance transportation and is now extending to strategic sectors such as mining, where the presence of women is beginning to transform traditionally masculinized environments,” the brand stated.
CanCham’s Inclusion and Women in Business Committee aims to create collaborative networks between companies, promote equal opportunities, and showcase strategies that contribute to more diverse and inclusive work environments. This first compendium represents a concrete step toward turning these best practices into a guide for business and social transformation .
Meanwhile, CanCham is a binational organization that promotes trade and investment ties between Mexico and Canada, with a firm commitment to social responsibility, equity, and sustainable business development.
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