Western australias glenn yogi kendall has emerged victorious from a days duelling with 11 rivals for the title of scania truck driver champion in the biannual test of skills and knowledge. Dream come true for winner of young french truck driver 2012. The final was held in sodertalje, sweden, on saturday afternoon 8 september and attracted close to 10,000 spectators. West australian crowned scania truck driver champion. Shah alam, 6 june 20 scania driver competitions sdc 20 is making a major comeback in malaysia with more stringent entrance requirements and tougher competition standards ever.
The 2012 winner of scania s young european truck driver competition, gabriel warde of ireland, has now decided on his prize truck. Scania wins the green truck award again automotive world. The scania driver competitions are held biannually to seek out the finest professional drivers of both trucks and buses in the world. The final was decided in sodertalje, sweden, on saturday afternoon and attracted close to 10,000 spectators. Gd harries adds trio of scania vehicles haulage today. Scania wins fleet truck of the year ballyvesey holdings. The s 500 is one of scanias next generation new trucklineup. Video from the yetd 2012 final in sodertalje, sweden.
A former budweiser truck driver who never attended college, lewis played semipro and arena football league ball until age 30, when he first played for the new orleans saints. Yetd final 6 becomes 3 the last six drivers in the yetd final have now finished the knock the king exercise. Widely recognised as the transport industrys oscars, fleet truck of the year is one of the events top honours. The l94ib was the general intercity bus and simple coach chassis. Scanias biennial truck driver competitionvhas been run and won with 12 finalists battling it out at melbournes sandown raceway late last week where west australian driver glenn kendall emerged victorious in his first tilt at the prestigious award. Narrated news report from scania young european truck driver 2007, sodertalje 22 september 2007. Racing drivers from seven different countries guarantee an international man racing scene. Frank calvert, professional truck driver with aaa cooper, was honored as the industrys national truck driver of the year. If you are a large group or company and would like the driver cpc course to be held on your site please contact us for availability and prices. The final took place over a twoday period and included such tests as defensive and fueleconomy driving, cargo securing, check before driving, fight the fire, safe manoeuvring and the classic knock the king. The hybrid solution allows an 18tonne distribution truck to operate solely on electric power for up to 1.
You searched for driver truck and trailer and we found the following from our collection of online games. Scania announces young australian truck driver of the year. Truck driver 12 forklift operator 12 driver 9 operations supervisor 8 material handler 7 manager 5 company driver 5 it professional 4 customer service representative 4 operations manager 4 general manager 4 project manager 4 class a truck driver 4. Scania unveils finalists for truck driver of the year comp november 1, 2012 twelve truck drivers will vie later this month to be crowned the winner of the scania young australian truck driver of.
May 05, 2015 volkswagen ag created a holding company for its man and scania heavytruck units in the latest effort to kickstart cost savings and cooperation efforts after buying the former rivals. Put your driving skills to the ultimate test with truck maneuvering challenges that serve as a practical exam as you strive to gain your licence. Young european truck driver 2012 final scania group. Western australian ownerdriver, glenn yogi kendall, has won this years scania truck driver competition. This statistic illustrates the worldwide sales and delivery figures of busses and coaches manufactured by scania in 2018. Volkswagen ag created a holding company for its man and scania heavytruck units in the latest effort to kickstart cost savings and cooperation efforts after buying the former rivals. Young european truck driver now its time to crown the best young european truck driver. Scania drivers who come to convoy in the park have the opportunity to win the tip of a lifetime to sweden, thanks to the truck maker. He made the pro bowl in 2002 and appeared in two saints playoff games as a. Each year an expert jury, consisting of leading, authoritative specialist journalists, selects the international truck of the year from the new vehicles appearing on the european market. Since 2003 more than 370000 truck and bus drivers in nearly 50 countries have participated in scania driver competitions the worlds largest truck and bus. We are very excited to be welcoming these talented young drivers to the scania young australian truck driver of the year national finals, ron szulc, brand. We at scania consider the truck driver to be the most important player in terms of economy, environmental impact and safety.
A great atmosphere at the european final of the young european truck driver competion 2012 at scania sodertalje. Frank calvert earns national truck driver of the year title. Former budweiser truck driver turned nfl player got next tv. The brisbane truck show will feature a scania s 500, fresh from winning the international truck of the year 2017 award. Swedish truck giants latest offering, the scania r and s have been crowned as international truck of the year 2017. Scanias young european truck driver competition has the endorsement of the european commission and the international road transport union. Competition challenge the combo in yetd 2012 final youtube. Complete intricately designed courses and tasks, in realistic environments that put you firmly into. The winner may personally specify the truck to suit his needs. The prize for the winner of young european truck driver 2012 is a truck valued at eur 100,000. The international truck of the year itoy is an annual award made by the international transport sector. Sep 08, 2012 1st prize the ultimate winner of the young european truck driver 2012 is awarded a brand new truck from scania rseries at a value of 100,000 euro. He made the pro bowl in 2002 and appeared in two saints playoff games as a 35yearold kick returner four seasons later. In total, 24 countries were represented with tests including defensive and.
Yogi goes from outback trucker to mega trucker big rigs. Irelands gabriel warde wins scanias young truck driver. Man enters 2012 truck racing season with five top teams and new drivers. A place to talk about scania trucks and swap information and advertise parts for sale or wanted, or just show pictures of your. Scania unveils finalists for truck driver of the year comp. Volkswagen creates truck group to push man, scania cooperation. Put your driving skills to the ultimate test with truck maneuvering challenges that serve as a practical exam as you strive to gain. These schemes for young people aim to help reduce these statistics by promoting driving at a younger age when children are more susceptible to learning and have better memory. Following months of regional and national qualification competitions, 24 finalists will compete against each other at scania in sodertalje, sweden. The scania omnilink is a series of integrally constructed rear longitudinalengined lowentry city buses available on the european market. When asked if a careers advisor had ever suggested driving a truck for a living, 88% replied no, however 25% of people questioned said they would consider it now as a career. Scania has announced the names of the young truck drivers who will contest the national final of the australian version of the global scania young truck driver of the year competition. Learn the tricks to navigate your truck with centimetre precision. The truck driver has a vital role in our industry, he said.
This was the fifth outing for the australian version of scanias longrunning. Gabriel warde wins scanias young truck driver competition gabriel warde from ireland won the exciting final of scanias young european truck driver 2012 competition. The winner will drive home in a brand new scania rseries truck, valued at 100,000 euro. Comfort and fuel economy are its most important attributes. Scanias new trucks are all connected for the benefit of customers and drivers, but. Water challenge scania driver competitions youtube. Truck driver crisis as youngsters shun industry drivers. Follow the competition on saturday 8 september live online or join us at the final in sodertalje, sweden. Commenting on the win, scanias managing director claes jacobsson says, we are honoured to. Former budweiser truck driver turned nfl player got next. In total, 24 countries were represented with tests including defensive and fueleconomy. But when the euro iv version was introduced in 2006, the engine was no longer tilted and the designation changed to ck230ubck270ubck310ub for the rigid version.
The l94ia l94ia6x22nb was an articulated normalfloor intercity bus chassis and was only available in latin america. Production of the chassis range started in second half of 1997, and by the end of 1998 all worldwide production facilities had changed from 3series to 4series. Bring a scania to the scania village at convoy in the park. The starting field that goes to the line for the first time this season on may 12 in istanbul includes five top teams driving man trucks. Driving schemes for younger drivers have been set up throughout the uk in order to give driving experience to children before they reach driving age. These have been set up in car parks, racing tracks, and other suitable venues. Scania owners, drivers and fans public group facebook. Impression of the dutch and belgium young european truck driver competition 2012 final at truckstar festival assen, july 2012. Announcing the results of the competition, mats gunnarsson, md of scania france, stressed the important role of young drivers.
This time they try the new water challenge that also lies ahead for the for the participants in scania driver competitions. This was the fifth outing for the australian version of scania s longrunning global challenge to find the countrys best truck driver. Gabriel warde from ireland won the exciting final of scania young european truck driver 2012 yetd competition. The german fuel test focuses on lowest fuel consumption. White scania touring and vdl futura coach buses editorial. Oct 31, 2016 scanias biennial truck driver competitionvhas been run and won with 12 finalists battling it out at melbournes sandown raceway late last week where west australian driver glenn kendall emerged victorious in his first tilt at the prestigious award. Scanias new truck generation, with its updated litre.
This was the fifth outing for the australian version of scanias longrunning global challenge to find the countrys best truck driver. The event has been designed to promote and encourage the highest standards of roadcraft and as such enjoys the endorsement of the european union. The ultimate winner of the young european truck driver 2012 is awarded a brand new truck from scania rseries at a value of 100,000 euro. The 2012 competitions attracted a record number of some 70,000 contestants worldwide. Once you have mastered the basics and gained your licence, compete against the best as you take part in a dozen disciplines inspired by the young european truck driver competition the virtual recreation of scania driver competition events. Published on jun 12, 2012 finale italiana del concorso organizzato da scania in 38 paesi di tutto il mondo. Gabriel warde crowned scania young european truck driver 2012. Man enters 2012 truck racing season with five top teams. Scania young european truck driver competition 2014 looking. More than 23,000 truck drivers from across europe took part, but only sondergard excelled in all events throughout the final and was crowned the 2015 young european truck driver champion. Apr 25, 2015 lars sondergard is the winner of a brand new scania truck of his choice up to a value of 100,000 euro. Scania is also running similar competitions in latin america, africa and asia. Haunting cctv captures moment lorry driver pulls into essex.
We have also updated the game with 2 new dangerous drives and 1 new competition map. Now its time to crown the best young european truck driver. In the combo the drivers ability to manoeuvre the vehicle is put to the test. You will find yourself being tested for your balance, agility, and the ability to efficiently drive a big rig in our big collection of truck related games. In this video, atn takes the new scania trucks, including the s 500, around scanias test track and surrounds in. The 4series bus range was first presented in september 1996, when the integral lowfloor city bus omnicity was revealed. Scania truck driving simulator demo zum download gamestar.
It is a complete product built by scania of sweden. Lars sondergard wins scanias young truck driver competition. By doing this in a safe environment away from the public road, it is hoped that this will provide a basis for learner drivers learning. Watch the young european truck driver 2012 final online. Warde as victor will receive a new scania rseries, at a value of 100,000. The scania lorry is originally from bulgaria, but thought to be owned by a. White scania truck on the street white scania irizar i6 coach of the city circle company in glasgow at high and castle street white scania truck on highway two white truck scania malmo, sweden. The worlds largest truck driver competition and training event, scania driver competitions, tests drivers for the fifth year in 2012.
Moment lorry with 39 dead bodies in the back arrives on essex. Sodertalje, sweden, march 28, 2018 prnewswire a scania r 500 won this years green truck award by a healthy margin. City in scania county and oresund region orsova, romania. A total of more than 22,000 young truck drivers under age 35 from 26 european countries competed in scania young european truck driver. Irelands gabriel warde has won the scania young european truck driver 2012 yetd competition. Organised by scania and supported by michelin, young european truck driver is the worlds largest road safety and driving skills competition. The challenge knock the king is putting rally and rallycross star petter solberg and world champion johan kristoffersson to the test. At the 67th iaa nutzfahrzeuge, itoy added new award. Some of these driving experiences focus more on safety while other focus more on fun statistics from rospa show that 3000 car drivers aged under 25 are killed or. Scania r and s named truck of the year 2017 drivespark news. A scania r 500 won this years green truck award by a healthy margin.
Scania citywide le hybrid the omnilink was launched in 1998 with an inclined engine and was designated cl94ub, and an articulated version was designated cl94ua. Continue reading american trucking associations is the largest national. Scania challenges truck drivers and promotes road safety again. More than 17,000 contestants have entered this years european competition. Man enters 2012 truck racing season with five top teams and. Final scania young european truck driver competition benelux.
In this video, atn takes the new scania trucks, including the s 500, around scanias test track and surrounds in sodertalje, sweden. Scania is a major supplier to british industry of heavy trucks, buses, coaches and engines for industrial and marine applications. May 2019 friday 10th,thursday 16th and friday 17th june 2019 sunday 2nd, friday 7th, saturday 8th, sunday 9th, friday. Drive your truck or 18 wheeler with skill through numerous terrains to finish first. The prize also includes a years car insurance by scania. Was glenn yogi kendall has emerged victorious from a days duelling with 11 rivals for the title of scania truck driver champion in the biannual test of skills and knowledge. Glenn yogi kendall wins scanias truck driver competition. May 2019 friday 10th,thursday 16th and friday 17th june 2019 sunday 2nd, friday 7th, saturday 8th, sunday 9th, friday 14th, saturday 15th, sunday 16th and sunday 30th. Also very suited for camper or motorhome conversion, 9m lon. Gd harries was established in 1977 by gerald and valerie harries, and is now run by the current managing director, ian harries, and his wife julie. Oct 28, 2016 was glenn yogi kendall has emerged victorious from a days duelling with 11 rivals for the title of scania truck driver champion in the biannual test of skills and knowledge. Tongwellbased scania great britain limiteds rseries truck has been announced as fleet truck of the year at the 2015 motor transport awards. Gabriel warde from ireland won the exciting final of scania s young european truck driver 2012 competition. Scanias recentlylaunched hybrid distribution truck has been awarded green truck future innovation 2016, by german trade magazine verkehrsrundschau.