A TRUCK driver has shown he is the best around by picking up a coveted title at a nationwide competition.

Martin Wood, 38, who works as a contract's manager for Atherton Recruitment, was named Best Agency Driver 2000 at Cirencester's Van and Truck Driver National Finals earlier this month.

He had to complete a number of difficult manoeuvres and a highway code test.

There was also a double celebration for Martin, from Widnes. His wife Vicki took home the coveted Lady Lorry Driver of the Year 2000, after beating 95 entrants.