XPO’s Dan Istre Claims Grand Champion Title at Idaho Truck Driving Championships

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.

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!

Source: Truckers News
Source: Idaho Trucking Association