Empowering Women in Male Dominated Industries
Supporting women to excel and lead in transport and logistics
Specialist Workshops, Career Talks and Accreditation for women in all transport and logistics sectors
Culture Doesn't Change Through Policies Alone.
Route to Respect is committed to creating a respectful, inclusive work culture by delivering practical workshops that empowers women to confidently succeed in male dominated transport and logistics industries.
About the Founder
Claire McKinlay
Founder, Route to Respect
My Story
I have 13 years Transport and Operations Experience. I have my IOSH certificate & Ive been a FORS practitioner for the past 7 Years.
Throughout my journey I realised the lack of Women in the industry and the need for Women to connect, share experiences, have Supportive, Inclusive and empowering environments and help shape the future of the business together.
I work with transport & Operation teams to improve safety, communication and retention by building more inclusive working environments. Particularly for women in operations and frontline roles.
Why did I start Route to Respect!
I founded Route to Respect to help create safer, more respectful and inclusive workplaces for women, particularly in transport, logistics and operational environments.
Drawing on my leadership and frontline operational experience, I understand both the opportunities these industries can offer and the cultural barriers women can encounter once they enter them. My work focuses on turning good intentions into practical action.
I'm passionate about giving women a stronger voice at work, helping leaders understand the everyday experiences of their teams, and encouraging the next generation of young women to see careers in traditionally male-dominated industries as genuinely open to them.
Talent has no gender. Ambition has no gender. Leadership has no gender.
Route to Respect brings together workplace culture, education, leadership, safety and recognition - with one clear aim: to help women not only enter these industries, but stay, progress and thrive.
Royal Recognition
Honoured to receive support from Kensington Palace for my mission to inspire the next generation of women.
There is still so much work to do, but moments like today remind me that this conversation matters.
Thank you to Kensington Palace for taking the time to acknowledge the importance of inspiring young women to believe in themselves and pursue careers where they can thrive.
This has given me even more determination to continue working with schools, colleges, universities and employers to help create workplaces where women feel safe, valued and respected.
"Every conversation, every workshop, every school visit and every organisation that chooses to invest in women takes us one step closer to a future where every young woman knows there are no limits to what she can achieve. This letter is a reminder to keep going." 💜
Testimonials & Connections
Sometimes the smallest words of support can have the biggest impact. 💜
Features
HGV1 Radio
📻 Route to Respect got a mention on HGV1 Radio this week! 💜
It was fantastic to hear the word being spread about my work to help organisations create workplaces where women feel safe, respected and able to thrive.
Every mention helps this message reach more people, start more conversations and encourage more companies to get involved.
Thank you, HGV1 Radio & Kevin Swallow, for helping put Route to Respect on the airwaves! 🚛👏
Listen here, Im mentioned about 42min in https://lnkd.in/eQumvypg
Together, we can create cultures where respect is part of every working day.
#RouteToRespect #HGV1Radio #WomenInTransport #WorkplaceCulture #RespectAtWork
Transport News Magazine
Article in November 2026 edition of Transport News
Route to Respect featured in Transport News Magazine
I’m proud to share that another article about Route to Respect has been published, this time in Transport News Magazine.
Every opportunity to spread the word helps bring my mission to more people: creating workplaces where women feel safe, respected, supported and able to thrive.
Through practical workshops and workplace accreditation, Route to Respect helps organisations recognise their strengths, take meaningful action and demonstrate their commitment to their employees.
Seeing this work featured in the transport industry means so much to me. Thank you to Transport News for helping share the message, and to everyone supporting this journey.
The word is spreading — and I’m proud to be driving the conversation forward.
Want to show your organisation’s commitment to a respectful workplace? Get in touch to find out about Route to Respect accreditation and workshops.
How can Route to Respect help your Business?
Tailored Workshops
My workshops are interactive, engaging and tailored to the needs of your workplace, creating open conversations around the issues that really matter.
Topics include retention, workplace safety, sexual harassment, bullying, menopause, respect and workplace culture.
The focus is on real situations, practical actions and helping teams build a culture where everyone — particularly women — can feel safe, valued, respected and able to thrive.
Accreditation Scheme
Don't just say you support women. Prove it.
The Route to Respect Accreditation helps organisations demonstrate their commitment to creating a workplace where women feel safe, respected, valued and able to thrive.
Through a structured assessment, we look beyond policies to understand your workplace culture, identify good practice and highlight opportunities for improvement.
Achieve Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum accreditation and proudly demonstrate your commitment to meaningful change.
Creating Cultures Where Women Can Thrive.
On the Journey to Accreditation
September 2026 until Present
Kilbeggan Haulage Ltd operates within the Irish agri-food supply chain, providing specialist livestock transport and coordination services between primary producers and meat processors. Its role extends beyond physical transport to include communication between supply-chain participants, price and sale coordination, collection planning, animal-welfare considerations, regulatory documentation, traceability and post-delivery liaison
September 2026 until Present
Weston Transport, A leading lorry mounted crane hire specialist based in the UK. With a wide range of HIAB vehicles ranging from 45 to 85 tonnes per metre. From our Glasgow depot we offer unparalleled levels of expertise and professionalism, with a wide range of lifting equipment to safely transport the most challenging of loads.
Weston Transport – UK's leading Lorry Mounted Crane Specialists
Inspiring the Next Generation
I work with schools and colleges to inspire young women to explore careers in industries they may never have considered. Through engaging and relatable talks, I challenge stereotypes around traditionally male-dominated careers and encourage young women to look beyond expectations and recognise their own potential.
Because career choices should be driven by passion and ambition — not gender.
Join Route to Respect Today
Enroll in Route to Respect workshops and accreditation to enhance your skills, gain recognition, and strengthen your role in transport and logistics sectors.
Reach out to learn more about our workshops, Accreditation & Career Talks.
E-mail: Routetorespect@outlook.com