The Drivers’ Fuel Challenge is open to all professional truck drivers, irrespective of brand with the final taking place in Sweden on 19 September, 2014.
Registration is now open for the Drivers’ Fuel Challenge 2014 – Volvo Trucks’ global competition of fuel-efficient driving. The Drivers’ Fuel Challenge has been arranged in different forms – global or regional –annually since 2009. Its popularity has grown since its inception and the most recent global competition in 2011 attracted around 3 600 participants from 22 countries. This is the first time that a South African driver has a guaranteed spot in the World Final in Sweden. Philip Phasha, project manager for the Drivers’ Fuel Challenge 2014 in South Africa says, “Fuel cost is a heavy burden for most haulage companies. However, an improved driving style can result in considerable cost savings. With the Drivers’ Fuel Challenge we want to highlight this fact and encourage truck drivers to adopt a more fuel-efficient way of driving.” The potential benefits of driving in a fuel-efficient way are considerable. Volvo Trucks’ own research shows that by using accredited services for individual follow-ups on fuel consumption, together with driver training, it is possible to reduce fuel consumption by around ten percent.The Drivers’ Fuel Challenge participants will not only be tested in actual fuel consumption but also in fuel-affecting driver behaviour such as anticipation, braking, as well as engine and gearbox utilisation. It will all be done in realistic conditions in which the drivers have to maintain productivity and where they also need to show that they utilise the truck in a safe and responsible way.
The South African rounds will take place on the following Saturdays: 24 May in Cape Town, 7 June in Durban and the 14th of June in Johannesburg. The national competition will be held on the 21st of June and will also take place in Johannesburg. Closing date for registrations is March 30, 2014 To register,send an email with your name, surname, email address, company name, telephone number, as well as a copy of your PDP license to Info.MarketingSA@volvo.com
