A LORRY driver from Redditch is a runner up in a three-part training programme designed to promote safety and boost fuel efficiency.
Neil Davis was one five recipients of the awards from approximately 150 drivers who participated in the training.
The event was organised by Wincanton plc, whose drivers deliver goods for Redditch-based Halfords, and the supplier of their Volvo trucks, the Hartshorne Crossroads Group.
This concentrated on key areas such as controlled acceleration, correct use of Volvo’s ‘Eco-roll’ cruise control, and other specialist and safe driving techniques.
Peter Dye, driver training manager for Wincanton, said: “Driver behaviour can boost fuel economy by up to 30 per cent, which is great news for the environment.
“We have seen substantial increases in our average miles per gallon, simply through a change in driving techniques.”
The team received their awards from Adrian Bridges, National Transport Manager at Wincanton, and Richard Holt, general manager at Wincanton in Coventry. The overall winner of Driver of the Year was Peter Richards from Greenford. Runners up were Clive Stott from Worsley, Garry Bench from Coventry, Alexa Bogdan from Greenford, and Neil Davis from Redditch.
