Tunbridge Wells, UK: The search for the country’s best van drivers is back with the launch of Logistics UK’s Van Driver of the Year competition for 2021.
Now in its seventh year, the contest takes place on Saturday 10 July at Bott’s site in Ashby-de-la-Zouch and includes practical and theoretical challenges.
The competition recognises the very best drivers who will complete a series of challenging tasks on the day and be rated on ‘safe driving’ style, legislative knowledge, economical driving, manoeuvring, risk perception and vehicle defect checking.
Kevin Green, marketing and communications director, Logistics said: “Successful van drivers are highly skilled; as well as being able to manoeuvre the vehicle safely, efficiently and cost effectively to a tight timetable on Britain’s crowded roads, drivers must have a comprehensive understanding of all the relevant legislation and safety procedures as well as excellent observation and concentration skills. As shown throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, van drivers are the lifeblood of our economy, delivering everything the nation needs and we are proud to recognise the best of the best in this competition.”
Entries close on 2 June. Further details are available at: www.logistics.org.uk/vdoty21
