A Martin Brower driver took top honors at the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association Truck Driving Championships, earning the Grand Champion title during the competition held June 13-14 at Kalahari Resorts in Pocono Manor.
Bryan Kroll secured the overall championship after winning the four-axle division and tying for the highest score in the pre-trip inspection competition. The annual event tests drivers on written knowledge, vehicle inspections, and driving skills, with competitors representing carriers from across Pennsylvania. Kroll’s performance earned him both a division victory and the event’s highest overall recognition.
Drivers And Teams Earn Additional Honors
Several competitors and companies were recognized for standout performances throughout the championships.
Kevin Heintzelman of Walmart was named Rookie of the Year, while Colt Seltzer of UPS earned the award for the highest written test score.
The Best Pre-Trip Inspection competition resulted in a tie between Bill Bennett of Sherwin-Williams and Grand Champion Bryan Kroll of Martin Brower.
In the team competition, Martin Brower captured the Small Team Championship, and Old Dominion Freight Line earned the Large Team Championship title.
Division Winners Advance to National Competition
Drivers who won their respective divisions earned the opportunity to represent Pennsylvania at the American Trucking Associations National Truck Driving Championships in Pittsburgh, August 11-14.
Division champions included:
- 3 Axle: Kraig Keller, ABF Freight
- 4 Axle: Bryan Kroll, Martin Brower
- 5 Axle: Kevin Heintzelman, Walmart
- Flatbed: Bill Bennett, Sherwin-Williams
- Sleeper: Matt Fletcher, Martin Brower
- Step Van: TJ Altland, UPS
- Straight Truck: Adam Graybill, Old Dominion Freight Line
- Tank: Paul Waite, A. Duie Pyle
- Twin Trailers: Justin Walker, FedEx Freight
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Last updated: June 18, 2026
Source: Truckers News
Image Source: Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association
