Logisteed announced on October 29 that one of its group drivers won first place in the 4-ton category at the 57th All Japan Truck Driver Contest, organized by the All Japan Truck Association.
<Participating players from the Logisteed Group>
The contest featured 146 participants who had won their respective prefectural tournaments, with seven representing the Logisteed Group.
In the 4-ton category, Hiroaki Nakagawa of Logisteed West Japan won first place with a total score of 994 points, and Kohei Kobayashi came in second place.
In the 11-ton category, Tadahiko Shirasu of Vantec Central took third place and also received the "All Japan Truck Association President's Special Award," which is given to the driver with the highest overall score among drivers aged 50 and over.
Logisteed states that it will continue to strive to improve drivers' compliance with laws and regulations, enhance their expertise in driving skills and vehicle structure, and work to raise safety awareness and prevent traffic accidents.
■ Prize Winners
<4-ton category>
1st place: Hiroaki Nakagawa (Logisteed West Japan)
2nd place: Kohei Kobayashi (Logisteed West Japan)
<11-ton category>
3rd Place: Tadahiko Shirasu (Vantec Central) *All Japan Truck Association President's Special Award
Senko: Three drivers placed highly in the National Truck Driver Contest.
