Additional award recipients

Several other drivers were also recognized for their exceptional skills and contributions during the event.

• Rookie of the Year: Daniel Skidmore, Prime Inc.
• Professional Excellence Award: Robert Hussey, Walmart Transportation
• Written Exam Award: Jamie Ingram, FedEx Express
• Pre-Trip Inspection Award: Audrey Lewis, DHL
• Team Champion: FedEx Freight

Class winners

The winners across various competition classes were as follows:

• Sleeper Berth: Bob Bramwell, ABF Freight Inc.
• Twin Trailers: Robert Leach, Old Dominion Freight Lines
• Tank Truck: Eric Carpenter, Walmart Transportation
• 3-Axle: Robbie Roth, FedEx Express
• 4-Axle: Joshua Price, Old Dominion Freight Line
• 5-Axle: Jamie Raines, Walmart Transportation
• Flatbed: Ron Hoover, Prime Inc.
• Straight Truck: Mark Carver, FedEx Freight
• Step Van: Courtney Husser, Walmart Transportation

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Celebrating New Talent

Michael Williams was awarded the Rookie of the Year accolade. With his impressive performance, Williams represented Walmart during the event.

Class-by-Class Highlights

Here are the other notable winners from this year’s championships, recognizing exceptional skills in different categories:

• M. Murray Knowledge of the Industry Award
  • Winner: Kenneth Smith, Old Dominion Freight Lines
• Vehicle Condition Award
  • Winner: Jimmy Islar, FedEx Express (achieving a flawless score)
• William C. Hallford Team Award (Best Team)
  • Winners: Old Dominion Freight Lines team
    • Team Members: Martin Pringle, Trent Curren, Kenneth Smith, Kevin Smith, Mark Putnam, Blake Taylor, JD Lynch

Individual Class Champions

• Dump Truck
  • Champion: Bradley Bates, Knight’s Trucking
  • Runner-up: Michael Nirella, NW White & Co.
• Step Van
  • Champion: Salena Ashbreck, FedEx Express
  • Runner-up: Jamie Cashatt, FedEx Express
• Straight Truck
  • Champion: Mark Putnam, Old Dominion Freight Lines
  • Runner-up: William Jones, FedEx Freight
• Three-Axle
  • Champion: Steve Ward, FedEx Express
  • Runner-up: John Spanraft, FedEx Express
• Four-Axle
  • Champion: David Fountain, FedEx Express
  • Runner-up: Milom Williams, Walmart
• Five-Axle
  • Champion: Gene Summers, ADUSA
  • Runner-up: Casey Wyder, FedEx Express
• Tank Truck
  • Champion: Kenneth Smith, Old Dominion Freight Lines
  • Runner-up: Michael Williams, Walmart
• Flatbed
  • Champion: Jeffery Wyder, FedEx Express
  • Runner-up: Johnathan Cooper, New South Express
• Twins
  • Champion: JB Quarles, Walmart
  • Runner-up: Jason Owens, CVS Pharmacy
• Sleeper Berth
  • Champion: Richard McCoy, ADUSA
  • Runner-up: Timmy Allen, New South Express

State Transport Police Challenge Winners

The South Carolina State Transport Police also recognized exceptional talent during the event with these standout performances:

• Level 1 Challenge Champion – Chance Austin
• Motorcoach Champion – Mason Conley
• Hazardous Materials Champion – Chance Austin
• Grand Champion – Chance Austin

Looking Ahead to Nationals

Class champions from the SCTA event, including Steve Ward and other winners, now have the opportunity to showcase their driving prowess at the National Truck Driving Championships, which will be held from August 20 to August 23 in Minneapolis.

Congratulations to all the participants for their incredible achievements and skillful demonstrations of expertise in the trucking industry!

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The event celebrated excellence across various competition categories. Here are the top three winners in each class:

Step Van

• 1st Place: Ronald Harwood – FedEx Express
• 2nd Place: Luciano Amorim – FedEx Express
• 3rd Place: Elizabeth Landreth – FedEx Express

Twin

• 1st Place: Dan Istre – XPO
• 2nd Place: Beau Bonds – Old Dominion
• 3rd Place: Cody Tucker – FedEx Freight

Tank Truck

• 1st Place: Michael Heiner – Old Dominion
• 2nd Place: Drew Coulter – Oak Harbor
• 3rd Place: Craig Beaudin – XPO

Straight Truck

• 1st Place: William Nolan – Old Dominion
• 2nd Place: Randall Schwasinger – FedEx Freight
• 3rd Place: Joshua Jetton – XPO

Sleeper

• 1st Place: Tyler Hill – XPO
• 2nd Place: Scott Colwell – Simplot
• 3rd Place: Mark Tomasetti – Peninsula

Flatbed

• 1st Place: Adam Heim – FedEx Freight
• 2nd Place: William Hill – Old Dominion
• 3rd Place: Mike Young – Arlo G Lott

5 Axle

• 1st Place: Chad Aronhalt – Walmart
• 2nd Place: Darrik Fong – FedEx Freight
• 3rd Place: Deric Witt – Simplot

4 Axle

• 1st Place: Jeffery Halford – XPO
• 2nd Place: Scott Hansen – Old Dominion
• 3rd Place: Reuben Riddle – Old Dominion

3 Axle

• 1st Place: Ben Scholes – XPO
• 2nd Place: Matthew Housley – FedEx Freight
• 3rd Place: Mark VanBlaricom – Old Dominion

Following their impressive performances, Dan Istre and the winners of each competition category will advance to the National Truck Driving Championships, which will take place in Minneapolis from August 20 to 23. They will face off against more than 430 of the nation’s top professional drivers at this prestigious event.

Congratulations to all the winners for their exceptional skill and professionalism!

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This year’s grand championship title was taken home by David Coffel, a FedEx Express driver who demonstrated exceptional expertise in both skills and precision behind the wheel.

Special Recognition and Top Awards

Several individual skill-based awards were handed out during the event, with Coffel earning top honors in two categories.

• Grand Champion and Best Skills/Driving Course were awarded to David Coffel, showcasing his outstanding competency in advanced driving techniques.

• Best Pre-Trip Inspection went to Victor Cruz of FedEx Freight, highlighting his attention to detail and commitment to safety procedures.

• The David Messmer Rookie of the Year title was claimed by Harley Hornecker of UPS, a promising newcomer who impressed judges across all phases of the competition.

Representing Team Arizona

Coffel and eight other class winners will represent Team Arizona at the prestigious National Truck Driving Championships in Minneapolis from August 20–23. They’ll join over 430 of the nation’s top drivers to compete for grand national honors and demonstrate their unparalleled talent.

Championship Results by Category

Top finishers in each competition category included drivers from leading companies such as FedEx Express, UPS, Walmart, and XPO Logistics. The results reflect a combination of experience, skill, and passion for excellence in trucking.

Step Van/Package Car

• 1st Place: Juan Rodriguez Torres, FedEx Express

• 2nd Place: Timothy Abercrombie, FedEx Express

• 3rd Place: Myles Mohan, FedEx Express

Straight Truck

• 1st Place: Adam Sheldon, Shamrock Foods Co. (Rookie)

• 2nd Place: Victor Cruz, FedEx Freight (Rookie)

• 3rd Place: Ulric Johnson, FedEx Express (Rookie)

3 Axle

• 1st Place: Raul Acosta, Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.

• 2nd Place: Radulfo Salgado, ABF Freight Systems

• 3rd Place: Wendi Dodson, UPS

4 Axle

• 1st Place: David Coffel, FedEx Express

• 2nd Place: Gibran Meneses, FedEx Freight

• 3rd Place: Ramon Diaz, FedEx Freight

5 Axle Tractor Trailer

• 1st Place: Zachary Joe, Performance Food Service (Rookie)

• 2nd Place: James Imboden, Performance Food Service (Rookie)

• 3rd Place: Nathan Voss, UPS

Flatbeds

• 1st Place: Ina Daly, XPO Logistics, Inc.

• 2nd Place: Glenn Lougheed, Walmart Supply Chain

• 3rd Place: David Bond, ABF Freight Systems

Tankers

• 1st Place: Greg Ziegler, XPO Logistics, Inc.

• 2nd Place: Juan Hernandez Jr, Circle K (Rookie)

• 3rd Place: Eric Ramsdell, Walmart Supply Chain

5 Axle Sleeper

• 1st Place: Dale Moyle, Walmart Supply Chain

• 2nd Place: Shirley Settles, Walmart Supply Chain

• 3rd Place: Duane Donner, Walmart Supply Chain

Tractor Trailer – Twins

• 1st Place: Sam Smith, Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.

• 2nd Place: Mohammed Khan, FedEx Freight

• 3rd Place: Roy Hindson, Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.

Competition Phases

The drivers were tested across three main phases, each designed to assess their expertise and simulate real-world transport scenarios. These include:

1. Written Exam: Focusing on drivers’ understanding of industry-specific regulations, first aid, safety protocols, security measures, and wellness.
2. Pre-Trip Inspection: Evaluating their ability to identify potential safety risks and vehicle equipment defects.
3. Skills/Driving Course: Featuring six challenging obstacles replicating practical situations encountered on the road.

These multi-faceted tests underscored the importance of precision, safety, and adaptability in professional driving.

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