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FTA Launches its 2016 Driver of the Year Competition Business Articles | February 18 Cheap Rodney Hudson Jersey , 2016

The 2016 competition, to be held from 12th - 14 July 2016, has three categories – for drivers of 44 and 18 tonne trucks and Van Excellence Driver.



Haulage work demands strength, stamina and excellent driving skills. Drivers who spend hours on the roads must be capable of dealing with a wide variety of loads as well as constantly changing weather Cheap Gabe Jackson Jersey , road and traffic conditions.


It’s no surprise, therefore, that the Freight Transport Association’s (FTA) Driver of the Year Competition has generated a lot of interest in the media, the industry and amongst the UK’s professional freight drivers.


A Professional Competition for Professional Drivers


The 2016 competition Cheap Seth Roberts Jersey , to be held at Mercedes-Benz in Wentworth Park this July, has been spilt into three separate competitions:
• 44 tonne truck Driver of the Year (sponsored by Mercedes Benz) - July 12th.
• 18 tonne truck Driver of the Year (sponsored by Bridgestone Tyres) - July 13th.
• Van Excellence Driver of the Year (sponsored by Leaseplan) - July 14th.
The decision to arrange three separate competitions was taken following the highly successful 2015 competition - won by Dave Lucas from the London Borough of Redbridge.
Each category involves the same requirements and is designed to test the professional driver’s haulage work skills. Only 20 drivers will be selected to compete in each category, and will be selected from a list of drivers proposed by their respective employers. Employers must also explain the reasons why their candidates are suitable for the competition to ensure they’re shortlisted.
The Challenges
As with any ongoing competition, standards improve from one competition to the next Cheap Bruce Irvin Jersey , with drivers in this year’s competition being expected to compete in the following sections:
• Driving skills – drivers will follow a set route, with their actions monitored and recorded by telematics.
• Driving economy – telematics will record overall fuel consumption.
• Manoeuvring – manoeuvre around a specially designed obstacle course.
• Vehicle awareness – identify a set number of defects on a vehicle.
• Legislation – knowledge of legislation as it applies to drivers, vehicles and haulage work.
• On-line risk awareness test.
The Prizes
The winning driver in each category will be awarded a ￡1000 holiday gift voucher, second place an IPad and third place a ￡250 Red Letter Day Voucher.
Effects on the Industry’s Image
FTA’s Head of Vans Cheap Kelechi Osemele Jersey , Mark Cartwright, said: “The standard of entries to the FTA Van Excellence Driver of the Year 2015 was outstanding. Many congratulations must go to every single person who took part – they all demonstrated expertise, knowledge, experience and professionalism in every aspect of the competition. The image of the ‘white van man’ is much maligned Cheap Marshawn Lynch Jersey , and this event offers drivers the opportunity to highlight the fantastic work they do, and illustrates the professional manner in which they carry out their work - playing a vital role within the UK logistics sector on a daily basis.”
Organisers of the 2016 competition are confident that this year’s driving standards will equal, if not excel, those displayed by last years’ contestants.



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