Ashby-de-la-Zouch, UK: The search has begun for the UK’s best van drivers with the launch of the FTA 2020 Driver of the Year competition.
Now in its seventh year, the event takes place on Saturday 13 June at the Bott’s site in Ashby-de-la-Zouch. Entrants will complete a variety of tasks on the day of the competition and be judged on driving style, risk perception, manoeuvring, fuel economy, legislative knowledge and vehicle defect checking.
The competition – sponsored by The AA, Bott, Brigade Electronics, Hertz UK, Lex Autolease, Quartix and TVL aims to recognise and reward the very best drivers from the best van operators. Kevin Green, director, FTA, said: “Van drivers are required to be safe, efficient and compliant, and the tasks we have chosen for the entrants to complete in this year’s competition will test their skills across these three areas.
“The growth of vans for varied trade use such as plumbing or floristry, together with the rise of internet shopping, has resulted in van drivers playing an increasing role in the UK economy. FTA looks forward to recognising and rewarding these outstanding individuals who can demonstrate excellent manoeuvring, observation and concentration skills, as well as their ability to work safely and efficiently in line with best practice.”
For more details and to enter see: www.fta.co.uk/vdoy20
