OREANDA-NEWS. June 23, 2011. The Department of transport operators insurance of Ingosstrakh OJSIC together with company’s branch in St. Petersburg took part in the 1st preliminary round of the VIII Open All-Russian Driving Skills Contest “AIAC-PRO 2011” for drivers of linehaul trains, which was held for the first time in the northern capital last week. An event planner — the Association of International Automobile Carriers (AIAC).

The driving skills contest was held to demonstrate strong qualifications of linehaul train drivers. Following the results of the contest the strongest participant and the best team are defined. Participants pass a special road with manoeuvring in the conditions of the limited space.

In spite of the rain, the competition was interesting and uncompromising. Those who despite of a bad weather came to support participants of the contest with great interest watched a course of competition of heavy trains and supported contestants.

25 participants from 13 transport companies showed their driving skills in the preliminary competitions. Not only prize-winners and participants of the previous competitions were among contestants, but also many new companies. Special gifts from Ingosstrakh OJSIC have been presented to the drivers who occupied the prize-winning places as individuals, and also to the directors of the transport companies winning the team classification. A certificate allowing on favourable terms to issue the annual policy of CMR insurance will be directed to all participants of the competitions – new clients of Ingosstrakh. For over 6 years Ingosstrakh OJSIC acts as the partner of the contest “AIAC-PRO 2011” which is held annually.