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Volvo New Zealand inaugural Drivers’ Fuel Challenge

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Motor Truck Distributors’ Volvo New Zealand operation is running its inaugural Drivers’ Fuel Challenge  – with the final set for next Tuesday.

The challenge has been a regular feature internationally, but this is the first time it has been brought to New Zealand.

Two qualifying days have been run and the challenge now comes down to five finalists from North and South Island companies, competing to be New Zealand’s most fuel-efficient Volvo truck driver.

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The winner attend the Asia-Pacific regional final in Australia.

NZ finalists for the Drivers’ Fuel Challenge by Volvo Trucks:

Steve Putt – Fonterra, North Island

Andrew Douch – Douch Transport Ltd, North Island

Noel Dempsey – Freightlines Ltd, North Island

Malcom McGrath – Temuka Transport Ltd, South Island

Chris Foot – JPM, South Island

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