# Australian truck driver shortage and workforce research > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/australian-truck-driver-shortage-and-workforce-research > Updated: 2026-10-13T04:00:52.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Efforts to address the Australian truck driver shortage have expanded to include global data collection and specific research into workforce demographics. The National Road Transport Association (NatRoad) partnered with the International Road Transport Union (IRU) to launch the Global Truck Driver Barometer. This survey seeks to gather direct insights from Australian drivers regarding pay, safety, and working conditions to provide evidence for government lobbying. Concurrently, a research report titled ‘Women in Trucking: Perceptions, Contributions and Experiences of Truck Drivers in Australia’ identified significant barriers to female participation in the sector. While women could potentially alleviate the driver shortage, they represent only 6% of truck drivers and 4% of heavy vehicle drivers. The study highlighted a ‘blokey’ culture involving sexism and harassment, suggesting that recruitment must be paired with cultural improvements and national workforce participation targets to ensure retention. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-13: Australia trucking study identifies cultural barriers for women A study on the Australian trucking industry reveals that a ‘blokey’ culture and workplace harassment hinder women from addressing the national driver shortage, despite their potential contributions. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/australia-trucking-study-identifies-cultural-barriers-for-women ### 2026-10-08: NatRoad launches global survey for Australian truck drivers Australian truck drivers are invited to participate in the Global Truck Driver Barometer, a survey by NatRoad and the IRU designed to address driver shortages by examining pay, safety, and working conditions. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/natroad-launches-global-survey-for-australian-truck-drivers --- Cite as: Australian truck driver shortage and workforce research. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/australian-truck-driver-shortage-and-workforce-research