Entrants in this category must show how they have improved the performance of their company or operation through training staff in the last 12 to 18 months.

An excellent staff training regime is essential for any successful operator to give its people the skills they need to do their jobs safely and effectively. It is also vital to give staff a proper career development path to motivate and retain the best people.

Your entry could focus on a specific group or team, such as drivers or management, or could cover all of your staff.

This Award is open to third party and own-account operators running 11 or more commercial vehicles, contract hire and rental firms and pallet networks (entries may be prepared in partnership with a training provider).

Judges will need to know:

• How you identified your training need;
• What training was implemented;
• What in-house and external resources were applied and why;
• The measurable outcome of the training, including cost/benefit analysis if applicable.