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Palletforce, the UK\u2019s leading freight distribution network, played host to some of the country\u2019s top HGV drivers in a contest to find the British Gypsum Driver of the Year for 2016.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event, held at Palletforce\u2019s 400,000 sq ft Hub in Burton upon Trent, brought together 10 elite drivers from British Gypsum\u2019s<\/a> three third-party logistics providers: DHL<\/a>, Ceva<\/a> and Palletforce member Jempsons.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

And Palletforce was thrilled when, after a gruelling day of testing, the judges awarded the top prize to Jempson\u2019s<\/a> driver Julian Spencer \u2013 just 12 months after he won the Most Improved category in last year\u2019s competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The final itself was the culmination of a series of regional qualifying heats featuring around 350 drivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each finalist was put through their paces in a series of tests designed to show not only their driving skills, but their mechanical, technological and theoretical knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tasks included a driving assessment on open roads, manoeuvring their vehicle through a set course, coupling and uncoupling, hazard perception and vehicle defect identification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drivers were also required to display mastery of British Gypsum\u2019s \u201cEpod\u201d tracking system, executing a scripted scenario using a hand-held terminal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commenting on his award, Julian Spencer said: \u201cThis year marks the 150th<\/sup> anniversary of Jempsons, so it\u2019s fantastic to win the Driver of the Year Award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe concept of vehicle telematics and the Epod system were fairly new to me when I started with the company, but Jempsons\u2019 development programme \u2013 combined with the additional focus provided by Driver of the Year \u2013 has made me a much better all-round driver.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

British Gypsum\u2019s<\/a> distribution improvement manager Kirk Ennis said: \u201cThis annual event is all about acknowledging the contribution our drivers and support teams make in delivering a safe and sustainable transport network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe final is the culmination of regular development sessions that the driving workforce undergo, which in turn support the targeting of a Zero Harm safe working environment. We would like to congratulate Julian and Jempsons for coming out on top in a highly competitive field this year.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Michael Conroy, chief executive of Palletforce, said: \u201cWe are delighted to host this prestigious event and lend our support to an initiative that encourages excellence in all areas of HGV driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt is particularly pleasing that Julian has won the Driver of the Year award. It\u2019s recognition not only for the effort he has put in over the last 12 months, but the ongoing programme of driver improvement implemented by Jempsons and British Gypsum.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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