Aad Maarleveld, driver of Van Waveren Transport from Amsterdam, is the winner of the Shell FuelSave Partner European Driver Competition 2014.
Fuel consumption reduction
The three-month competition is organised to encourage drivers to reduce their fuel consumption. Working with their managers and using feedback from Shell FuelSave Partner, an advanced fuel management telematics system, their fuel-efficient driving behavior is improved.
More than 1.100 truck drivers from all over Europe
Maarleveld won the match against nine other national champions from all over Europe in the grand final in Berlin. Michael Joichl of defending champion Rewe International Lager und Transportgesellschaft in Austria was close behind him with second place. Carsten Stenbjerg from KD Logistik APS in Denmark took third place. More than 1,100 truck drivers from across the continent entered this year’s competition.
“I am extremely proud to be the winner of the Shell FuelSave Partner European Driver Competition 2014,” said Aad Maarleveld. “The way you drive has a big impact on how much fuel you use, so it’s important to constantly look for new ways to improve your driving style.”
Reward for both Aad Maarleveld and all our drivers
With his achievements, Aad Maarleveld wins a trip to a Ferrari Driving Challenge, while our company has been rewarded with the opportunity to have more of our drivers take a one-day specialized training course in fuel-efficient driving
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