FTA launches 2020 driver competition

The FTA has launched its 2020 Driver of the Year competition.

Now in its seventh year, the event will take place on Saturday, 13 June 2020 at the Bott Ltd facilities in Ashby-de-la-Zouch.

Successful entrants will complete a variety of tasks on the day of the competition and will be judged on driving style, risk perception, manoeuvring, fuel economy, legislative knowledge and vehicle defect checking.

The competition is aimed at recognising and celebrating the very best drivers from the very best van operators.

Kevin Green, director at 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.”

A presentation will be made at the end of the day to celebrate all individual task winners, the Van Excellence Driver of the Year as well as FTA’s overall Van Driver of the Year.