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 career by winning Grand Champion at the 2026 Arkansas Trucking Association Truck Driving Championships.
Moore also captured first place in the flatbed division during the competition, held at the Rogers Convention Center in Rogers, Arkansas.
Walmart Transportation finished with the top two overall honors after Keith Anderson was named Grand Champion Runner-Up. Anderson also won the sleeper berth division.
The event brought together professional drivers from carriers across Arkansas to compete in vehicle inspection, written knowledge, and driving skills before advancing to the national stage.
Other division champions included:
- 3-Axle: Chris Swanson, FedEx Freight
- 4-Axle: Daniel Workman, Old Dominion Freight Line
- 5-Axle: Jason Casalicchio, J.B. Hunt Transport
- Step Van: Eric Brockette, FedEx Freight
- Straight Truck: Jessie King, FedEx Freight
- Tank Truck: Marcus Rush, Walmart Transportation
- Twins: Bart Fowler, FedEx Freight
With four division titles, FedEx Freight had the most individual class winners, while Walmart Transportation claimed both overall championships.
All division winners have qualified for the National Truck Driving Championships, which will be held Aug. 11-14 in Pittsburgh.
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Last Updated: July 10, 2026
Source: Truckers News
Image Source: Arkansas Trucking Association
