Welcome to the Volvo Trucks Driver Challenge – our demanding driver skills competition. It’s all about the driver. And the important role drivers play when it comes to safety, fuel efficiency and productivity. Yes, when it comes to overall success, the driver makes the difference.
Drivers are important. They have a huge responsibility that goes far beyond driving between points A and B. Their competence and skills matter – especially when it comes to safety, fuel efficiency and productivity. In this way, they drive the success of the transport operation and its bottom line – while at the same time showing respect to other road users and the environment, we all share.
At first glance, you might think that this competition is all about driving. But it is much more than that. Here everybody wins. The competition allows us to lift the truck driving profession to an even higher level. The driver is still the hero, but we widen the benefits of superb driving. Superior driving skills have a positive impact on profitability, it makes life safer for the driver and other road users – not least pedestrians. And what’s more, the more fuel-efficient the driving is, the less harmful it is on the environment. In the end, everybody wins – the driver, the business owner, the customers, the road users and the planet we all share. That’s what Driving Progress is all about.
The Volvo Trucks Driver Challenge brings together the world’s top truck drivers, carefully selected through local competitions or nominations. The Volvo Trucks Oceania Driver Challenge Competition will take place in Brisbane on Monday 29th October 2024, where 16 of the best drivers from across Australia and New Zealand will compete against each other to win a place in the Volvo Trucks International Driver Challenge final in Gothenburg, Sweden in May 2025.
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Safety
The driver has an important responsibility. At Volvo Trucks, safety has always been the top priority. And we are committed to doing everything we can to support the driver. Our Driver Development programme, for example, includes training for safer driving. After all, a skilled and attentive driver is more likely to avoid accidents from happening in the first place. And that’s what Volvo Trucks Driver Challenge is all about. Because when it comes to safety, the driver makes the difference.
Fuel Efficiency
Being a driver is a big responsibility. Not just in terms of improving the bottom line but also reducing emissions. And there’s always room for improvement. At Volvo Trucks, we are committed to supporting the driver in every possible way – for example with our Driver Development programme. Driver skills and competence matter. And that’s what the Volvo Trucks Driver Challenge is all about. When it comes to fuel efficiency, the driver makes the difference.
Productivity
Even a small increase in productivity will have a big impact on the bottom line. And the driver plays an important role. At Volvo Trucks, we are committed to supporting the driver in every way possible. From technical innovations like Volvo Dynamic Steering to our Driver Development programme. After all, driver skills and competence matter. And that’s what the Volvo Trucks Driver Challenge is all about. When it comes to productivity, the driver makes the difference.