Competition
Mar 3rd 2009
The 2010 Professional Truck Driving Championships will be held Saturday, June 26th at the Tradex Centre, 1190 Cornell Street, Abbotsford, BC (near Abbotsford Airport).
The competition consists of three sections including a written test – which tests the drivers’ general knowledge of the industry and equipment; a pre-trip inspection – which approximates the drivers’ regular vehicle inspection; and the actual driving competition – which simulates the everyday skills of maneuvering, cornering and judging distance. To be eligible to compete, each driver must be free of preventable accidents for the twelve months prior to the championships. A preventable accident could include even a minor occurrence such as a broken tail light on a trailer.
- Rules & Regulations (PDF)
- Driver’s Registration Form (PDF)
- Driver’s Registration Form (Word)
- Sample of Driving Circuit (PDF)
- 2010 BC Professional Truck Driving Championships Flyer
Competition Spectators are most welcome and attendance is free.
There are Six Classes of Competition:
Step Van, Straight Truck, Single-axle Tractor & Trailer, Single-axle Tractor & Tandem Trailer, Tandem Tractor & Trailer, Train
Drivers write an Exam and participate in a Pre-Trip Inspection and Driving Course. The course is timed and consists of several obstacles as follows: Alley Dock, Offset Alley, Diminishing Clearance, Serpentine/Cloverleaf, Rear Scale, Right Hand Turn and Start/Stop Line
The Freightliner of Vancouver Safety Award is given to the Driver who scores the highest on the Safety test and Pre-Trip Inspection. A team with three or more drivers who attain the highest average score among the teams registered for the competition wins the Team Trophy.
The Rookie of the Year Trophy is given to a first-time entrant who has the highest score over their class average.
The Grand Champion Trophy is given to the Driver who has won his/her category and scored the highest above the class average for this category.
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