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Logistics UK announces Van Driver of the Year 2021 shortlist


Logistics UK has announced which of the UK’s best van drivers have been shortlisted to take part in its Van Driver of the Year contest, taking place this weekend (Saturday 10 July 2021) at Bott Ltd in Ashby-de-la-Zouch.

The 12 finalists will take part in a series of challenging practical and theoretical tests, all hoping to be crowned Logistics UK’s Van Driver of the Year 2021.

 “The role of a van driver is a demanding one,” said Kevin Green, Logistics UK’s Marketing and Communications Director, “In addition to lifting potentially awkward goods, drivers must have good legislative knowledge and be able to manoeuvre the vehicle safely, efficiently and cost effectively. There has been an exceptionally high standard of entrants this year, with those shortlisted displaying outstanding levels of knowledge and skill.

“For many years Logistics UK has celebrated van drivers as the unsung heroes of Britain’s economy, and the coronavirus pandemic has proved this to be the case, more so now than ever before. This event is a fantastic opportunity to recognise the dedicated and highly accomplished drivers that have continued to keep the nation supplied throughout these challenging times.”

Entrants will complete a number of challenging tasks on the day and will be rated on ‘safe driving’ style, legislative knowledge, economical driving, manoeuvring, risk perception and pre-use vehicle defect checking. A presentation will be made at the end of the day to celebrate the overall Van Driver of the Year, as well as the second and third place contestants. Prizes include a holiday voucher, a GoPro and Amazon vouchers.  

The shortlist features expert drivers from Wayfair, The British Shop, G4s Manchester, Alliance Healthcare, Alloga UK, SMS PLC, Vow Europe, Truline, and Greencore. 

The event is supported by the AA, Bott Ltd, Brigade Electronics, Hertz, Lex Autolease, Quartix and TVL.

*www.logistics.org.uk/vdoty21

Published On: 08/07/2021 16:00:43

 

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