Professional drivers from carriers across Wisconsin gathered in Appleton on May 16 and 17 for the Wisconsin Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Championships, where competitors tested their driving accuracy, inspection knowledge, and vehicle handling skills across multiple equipment classes.
Jeremy Steger of XPO earned the event’s Grand Champion title while also taking first place in the 4 Axle division.
Garo Boghossian of FedEx Freight received Rookie of the Year honors, and XPO secured the overall team championship during the two-day event.
Source: Jenn Koss Photos
Division Winners and Top Finishers
The championships featured drivers competing across several vehicle classes tied to different freight operations throughout the industry.
Step Van
• Matthew Callis, Old Dominion
• Roland Bates, FedEx Freight
• John Summerfeld, UPS
Straight Truck
• Brent Glasenapp, FedEx
• Richard Truchon, XPO
• Ben Messenger, XPO
3 Axle
• Andy Rynearson, XPO
• Mike Dicosola, FedEx Freight
• Doug Jawson, FedEx Freight
4 Axle
• Jeremy Steger, XPO
• Garo Boghossian, FedEx Freight
• Paul Smith, FedEx Freight
5 Axle
• Ryatt Hirschfeld, Old Dominion
• Anthony Biarro, Walmart
• Raj Deerpalsing, Kwik Trip
Flatbed
• Codie Gadke, FedEx Freight
• Anthony Angeli, McLane
• Duane Staveness, FedEx Freight
Tanker
• Jeff Langenhahn, XPO
• Shawn Modaff, FedEx Freight
• Matt Boenisch, FedEx Freight
Sleeper
• Bill Minor, Walmart
• Terry Tillen, Walmart
• Don Knocke
Twins
• Connor Dent, FedEx Freight
• Nick Jarntowski, Old Dominion
• Richard Charlebois
Drivers advancing from state competitions will continue to the National Truck Driving and Step Van Driving Championships scheduled for Aug. 11 through 14 in Pittsburgh.
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Last updated: May 26, 2026
Source: Truckers News
Image Source: Jenn Koss Photos
