National Truck Driving Championships Archives

Discover how truck driving championships began, how drivers qualify for the National Truck Driving Championships, and how the competition has evolved since 1937.

July 16, 2026

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How Truck Driving Championships Became One of Trucking’s Long-Running Traditions

Every year, professional truck drivers from across the United States earn the opportunity to compete in one of the industry’s most respected events: the ...

Walmart Transportation's Chris Moore, who has logged more than 3.5 million safe miles, was named Grand Champion at the 2026 Arkansas Trucking Association Truck Driving Championships.

July 10, 2026

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Walmart Driver With 3.5 Million Safe Miles Wins Arkansas Grand Championship

After nearly three decades behind the wheel and more than 3.5 million accident-free miles, Walmart Transportation driver Chris Moore added another accomplishment to his ...

FedEx Freight driver Paul Badgett earned Grand Champion honors at the 2026 Nebraska Truck Driving Championships as top competitors secured spots at the National Truck Driving Championships in Pittsburgh.

June 12, 2026

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Paul Badgett Earns Grand Champion Title at Nebraska Truck Driving Championships

Paul Badgett of FedEx Freight captured Grand Champion honors at the 2026 Nebraska Truck Driving Championships, held June 5 and 6 at Fonner Park ...

FedEx Freight driver James Sowder earned grand champion honors at the 2026 Tennessee Truck Driving Championships held in Antioch, Tennessee.

May 14, 2026

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FedEx Freight Driver Takes Top Honor At Tennessee Truck Driving Championships

Professional drivers from across the state gathered in Antioch earlier this month for the 2026 Tennessee Truck Driving Championships, where James Sowder of FedEx ...

The Florida Trucking Association selects seven top professional drivers for the 2025-2028 Florida Road Team. These drivers serve as industry ambassadors, educating students and communities about truck safety, courtesy, and the trucking profession.

November 20, 2025

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7 Professional Drivers Selected for the 2025 to 2028 Florida Road Team

Florida’s trucking industry just welcomed seven highly respected drivers into the newest class of the Florida Road Team. Every few years, the Florida Trucking ...

August 18, 2025

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Record Number of Women Set to Compete at NTDC 2025

At the Maryland Truck Driving Championship in June, FedEx Freight driver Joyce Bain captured first place in the 5-axle class. A seasoned competitor, Bain ...

June 23, 2025

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XPO Driver Nicholas Farness Crowned Grand Champion at Minnesota Trucking Championships

Nicholas Farness, a professional truck driver for XPO and a resident of Ham Lake, MN, has achieved an impressive milestone. On June 1, he ...

June 17, 2025

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Missouri Trucking Association names Robbie Roth as grand champion.

Robbie Roth, a FedEx Express driver, claimed the top honor at the Missouri Trucking Association’s recent Truck Driving Championship in Branson. Roth not only ...

June 9, 2025

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PodWheels Official Podcast for NTDC 2025

PodWheels has been officially selected by the American Trucking Associations (ATA) to serve as the podcast partner for the 2025 National Truck Driving and ...

May 7, 2025

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FedEx Express Driver Steve Ward Takes Home Top SCTA Honors

FedEx Express driver Steve Ward has earned the prestigious title of Grand Champion at the South Carolina Trucking Association’s (SCTA) 2025 Truck Driving Championships. ...