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ABF Freight Driver Takes Home Top Prize at Arkansas Trucking Championships

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ABF Freight Driver Takes Home Top Prize at Arkansas Trucking Championships
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Loren Hatfield, a skilled driver for ABF Freight, emerged as the triumphant winner at this year’s Arkansas Trucking Association’s annual Truck Driving Championships. Held on June 23-24 at the Rogers Convention Center in Rogers, Arkansas, the competition brought together the finest truck drivers in the region.

Demonstrating his attention to detail, Hatfield also secured the Pre-Trip Inspection Award and claimed victory in the competitive 4-Axle class.

In addition to Hatfield’s individual accomplishments, the event recognized outstanding teamwork.

Walmart Transportation took home the coveted Large Team Award, while ABF Freight triumphed in the category of Small Team Award.

This year’s Arkansas Trucking Championships showcased remarkable talent, displaying the dedication and skill of the region’s truck drivers.

men with trophies

Winners in other categories include:

  • Highest Pre-Trip Inspection: Loren Hatfield, ABF Freight
  • Highest Written Exam Score: Michael Robertson, Old Dominion Freight Line
  • 3-Axle: Chaunce Umfleet, FedEx Express
  • 4-Axle: Loren Hatfield, ABF Freight
  • 5-Axle: Phillip Gaganis, J.B. Hunt Transport
  • Flatbed: Gary Mars, Walmart Transportation
  • Skeeper: Keith Alderson, Walmart Transportation
  • Step Van: Brian Figgins, FedEx Ground
  • Straight Truck: Jessie King, FedEx Freight
  • Tank: Bret McBain, Walmart Transportation
  • Twins: Jose Ara, Old Dominion Freight Line
  • Sportsmanship Award: Jessie King, FedEx Freight
  • Rookie of the Year: Sam Ramset, Walmart Transportation

Congratulations to all the winners and participants for their impressive performances in this event.

 

Source: Truckers News

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