PodWheels has been officially selected by the American Trucking Associations (ATA) to serve as the podcast partner for the 2025 National Truck Driving and National Step Van Driving Championships (NTDC).
A Proud Collaboration
“Our entire PodWheels Team is extremely honored to know that ATA has placed its trust in our company to have our Road to Minneapolis series serve as the official podcast of NTDC 2025,” said Greg Thompson, founder and executive producer of PodWheels. “We hold a great respect for everyone involved in the NTDC program across the country, and we value each opportunity that we have to share the stories of the nation’s top professionals behind the wheel.”
Comprehensive Coverage
The Road to Minneapolis podcast series will include up to 100 episodes in 2025, continuing to build on PodWheels’ long-standing relationship with the NTDC. Since its first coverage in 2019, PodWheels has produced over 150 episodes, expanding its reach and depth of storytelling around state championships and national events.
About NTDC
With nearly 90 years of history, the annual NTDC is the premier safety competition for the trucking industry. To qualify, professional drivers must win state-level championships in one of nine vehicle divisions and maintain a spotless safety record. ATA reports that around 4,000–5,000 drivers compete each year, with approximately 435 finalists vying for national recognition. Hosted by ATA’s Safety Management Council and state associations, the 2025 NTDC will take place at the Minneapolis Convention Center from August 20–23.
A Tradition of Excellence
“Our coverage of NTDC has become a tradition for PodWheels,” Thompson stated. “Each year we’ve worked to find ways to raise the bar in sharing what we believe are some of the most important stories that we can offer about the trucking industry, the stories of the nation’s safest professional drivers and the people supporting them.”
A Year-Round Spotlight on Safety
“Over the past several years, we have watched the commitment that Greg Thompson and his PodWheels team have made to highlighting the people involved with the various aspects of NTDC,” said Jacob Pierce, executive director of ATA’s Safety Management Council and Transportation Security Council. “Through its ongoing NTDC podcast series, PodWheels has taken ATA’s three-day national championship event and given the NTDC a year-round platform that celebrates safety. “We believe that the Road To Minneapolis series has become a must-listen podcast in the trucking industry, especially for anyone interested in the stories of the [people] who are the best of the best in their profession.”
Stay tuned to PodWheels for comprehensive NTDC 2025 coverage, and visit PodWheels.com for updates, results, and behind-the-scenes stories. PodWheels continues to champion the best in trucking safety, making the industry proud one podcast at a time.
Source: The Trucker
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