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		<title>Missouri Trucking Association names Robbie Roth as grand champion.</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Robbie Roth, a FedEx Express driver, claimed the top honor at the Missouri Trucking Association&#8217;s recent Truck Driving Championship in Branson. Roth not only earned the prestigious grand champion title [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Robbie Roth, a FedEx Express driver, claimed the top honor at the Missouri Trucking Association&#8217;s recent Truck Driving Championship in Branson. Roth not only earned the prestigious grand champion title but also secured victory in the 3-axle class.</p>
<h2><strong>Additional award recipients </strong></h2>
<p>Several other drivers were also recognized for their exceptional skills and contributions during the event.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Rookie of the Year:</strong> Daniel Skidmore, Prime Inc.</li>
<li><strong>Professional Excellence Award:</strong> Robert Hussey, Walmart Transportation</li>
<li><strong>Written Exam Award:</strong> Jamie Ingram, FedEx Express</li>
<li><strong>Pre-Trip Inspection Award:</strong> Audrey Lewis, DHL</li>
<li><strong>Team Champion:</strong> FedEx Freight</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Class winners </strong></h3>
<p>The winners across various competition classes were as follows:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Sleeper Berth:</strong> Bob Bramwell, ABF Freight Inc.</li>
<li><strong>Twin Trailers:</strong> Robert Leach, Old Dominion Freight Lines</li>
<li><strong>Tank Truck:</strong> Eric Carpenter, Walmart Transportation</li>
<li><strong>3-Axle:</strong> Robbie Roth, FedEx Express</li>
<li><strong>4-Axle:</strong> Joshua Price, Old Dominion Freight Line</li>
<li><strong>5-Axle:</strong> Jamie Raines, Walmart Transportation</li>
<li><strong>Flatbed:</strong> Ron Hoover, Prime Inc.</li>
<li><strong>Straight Truck:</strong> Mark Carver, FedEx Freight</li>
<li><strong>Step Van:</strong> Courtney Husser, Walmart Transportation</li>
</ul>
<p><em>Image Source: Missouri Trucking Association<br />
Source: </em><a href="https://www.truckersnews.com/"><em>Truckers News</em></a></p>
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		<title>XPO’s Dan Istre Claims Grand Champion Title at Idaho Truck Driving Championships</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>On April 4 and 5, the Idaho Trucking Association crowned the finest drivers in the state during the 2025 Truck Driving Championships. Among the standout competitors, XPO’s Dan Istre took [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://truckdriversus.com/xpos-dan-istre-claims-grand-champion-title-at-idaho-truck-driving-championships/">XPO’s Dan Istre Claims Grand Champion Title at Idaho Truck Driving Championships</a> appeared first on <a href="https://truckdriversus.com">Truck Drivers USA</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On April 4 and 5, the Idaho Trucking Association crowned the finest drivers in the state during the 2025 Truck Driving Championships. Among the standout competitors, XPO’s Dan Istre took the title of Grand Champion, showcasing remarkable expertise and dedication. Representing FedEx Freight, Tyler Hill was honored with the Rookie of the Year award.</p>
<p>The event celebrated excellence across various competition categories. Here are the top three winners in each class:</p>
<h2><strong>Step Van </strong></h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>1st Place</strong>: Ronald Harwood &#8211; FedEx Express</li>
<li><strong>2nd Place</strong>: Luciano Amorim &#8211; FedEx Express</li>
<li><strong>3rd Place</strong>: Elizabeth Landreth &#8211; FedEx Express</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Twin </strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>1st Place</strong>: Dan Istre &#8211; XPO</li>
<li><strong>2nd Place</strong>: Beau Bonds &#8211; Old Dominion</li>
<li><strong>3rd Place</strong>: Cody Tucker &#8211; FedEx Freight</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Tank Truck </strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>1st Place</strong>: Michael Heiner &#8211; Old Dominion</li>
<li><strong>2nd Place</strong>: Drew Coulter &#8211; Oak Harbor</li>
<li><strong>3rd Place</strong>: Craig Beaudin &#8211; XPO</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Straight Truck </strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>1st Place</strong>: William Nolan &#8211; Old Dominion</li>
<li><strong>2nd Place</strong>: Randall Schwasinger &#8211; FedEx Freight</li>
<li><strong>3rd Place</strong>: Joshua Jetton &#8211; XPO</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Sleeper </strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>1st Place</strong>: Tyler Hill &#8211; XPO</li>
<li><strong>2nd Place</strong>: Scott Colwell &#8211; Simplot</li>
<li><strong>3rd Place</strong>: Mark Tomasetti &#8211; Peninsula</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Flatbed </strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>1st Place</strong>: Adam Heim &#8211; FedEx Freight</li>
<li><strong>2nd Place</strong>: William Hill &#8211; Old Dominion</li>
<li><strong>3rd Place</strong>: Mike Young &#8211; Arlo G Lott</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>5 Axle </strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>1st Place</strong>: Chad Aronhalt &#8211; Walmart</li>
<li><strong>2nd Place</strong>: Darrik Fong &#8211; FedEx Freight</li>
<li><strong>3rd Place</strong>: Deric Witt &#8211; Simplot</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>4 Axle </strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>1st Place</strong>: Jeffery Halford &#8211; XPO</li>
<li><strong>2nd Place</strong>: Scott Hansen &#8211; Old Dominion</li>
<li><strong>3rd Place</strong>: Reuben Riddle &#8211; Old Dominion</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>3 Axle </strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>1st Place</strong>: Ben Scholes &#8211; XPO</li>
<li><strong>2nd Place</strong>: Matthew Housley &#8211; FedEx Freight</li>
<li><strong>3rd Place</strong>: Mark VanBlaricom &#8211; Old Dominion</li>
</ul>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Congratulations to all the winners for their exceptional skill and professionalism!</p>
<p><em>Source: </em><a href="https://www.truckersnews.com/"><em>Truckers News</em></a><br />
<em>Source: Idaho Trucking Association</em></p>
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