Young European Truck Driver

The Ecolution by Scania solution optimised for long-haulage includes the most economical engine for the task. The truck should also be equipped with Scania Active Prediction, roof and side air deflectors and side skirts. The cab should be free from accessories that might add drag. Speed is limited to 85 km/h and cruising revs to 1,250 r/min. Finally, the tyres should have low rolling resistance.

Better business for transport companies with Ecolution by Scania

In a six-month trial offering to selected transport companies, more than 800 trucks optimised according to the Ecolution by Scania concept are currently operating in Europe.

Mikael Person, Project Manager, Scania Driver Competitions

A record number of drivers trained by Scania

During 2012, Scania organised its driver competitions for the fifth time. Never before have so many drivers from so many countries participated.

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YETD runner-up collected his prize in Barcelona

Dmitrey Semenov, runner-up in the Young European Truck Driver 2012 competition, recently collected his prize: a ticket attend the Costa Daurada Rally de España 2012.

Episode 1: Martin Lundstedt’s 100 days among customers and colleagues

Trips and visits, meetings with customers and Scania colleagues on four continents. The first 100 days as President and CEO of Scania have been hectic for Martin Lundstedt.

Considering options on the winner’s truck at the Westward Scania in Strokestown, County Roscommon, Ireland.

The YETD-winner’s truck

The 2012 winner of Scania’s Young European Truck Driver competition, Gabriel Warde of Ireland, has now decided on his prize truck. Comfort and fuel economy are its most important attributes.

The final of Scania’s Young European Truck Driver competition in Sweden – and live on the internet

Tomorrow (Friday, 7 September), 24 of Europe’s best young truck drivers will begin their battle to win Scania’s Young European Truck Driver (YETD) competition 2012 at Scania in Södertälje, Sweden. The winner will be announced on Saturday after an exciting head-to-head precision driving event featuring the three best finalists. This year’s global driver competitions attracted more than 70,000 participants, which is a new record.