The full list of drivers competing in the 2017 Volvo Trucks Drivers’ Fuel Challenge has been released ahead of the semi-final and final scheduled for tomorrow and Friday in Brisbane.
In addition to the six state winners who were chosen through nation-wide analysis of the intuitive Volvo Dynafleet software’s driver scores, a further 11 drivers will be competing for the national title.
The winners are:
- VCV Sydney competition winner: James Darby, Darbys Freightlines
- VCV Newcastle competition winner: Scott Harvey, SRH Milk
- VCV Newcastle competition runner up: Kent Ditton, Ditton Bulk Haulage
- Representing Australia Post, Rudy Licera
- Representing Blu Logistics, Neil Pearson
- Representing Caltas, Kerri Connors
- Representing Glen Cameron Group, Scott Hughes
- Representing Redstar, Hayden Varcoe
- Representing Ron Finemore Transport, Dwayne Bourne
- Representing Toll, James Ruff
- Representing Toxfree, Andrew Brown
The six state winners will compete, alongside the dealer nominated and national fleet drivers, in a two-day semi-final and grand final to be held in Brisbane on July 20-21. The winner will then compete internationally at the finals in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Watch out for some live action from this week’s finals on the Owner//Driver Facebook page tomorrow and Friday – and full coverage in the Owner//Driver magazine and on the website.