2019 Arkansas Truck Driving Championships
NTDC 2019 RESULTS:
| Classification | Driver | Company | Score | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Axle | Joseph Wash | FedEx Freight | 247 | 29 |
| 4-Axle | Waylon Wylie | FedEx Freight | 251 | 21 |
| 5-Axle | David Hall | ABF Freight | 504 | 1 |
| Flatbed | Gary Mars | Walmart Transportation | 289 | 17 |
| Sleeper Berth | Loren Hatfield | ABF Freight | 253 | 12 |
| Tank Truck | Jon Akin | Walmart Transportation | 291 | 9 |
| Twins | Jeffrey Cochran | FedEx Freight | 244 | 17 |
| Straight Truck | James Ross | FedEx Freight | 171 | 43 |
| Step Van | Eric Brockette | FedEx Freight | 300 | 19 |
2019 Recap
David Hall of ABF Freight System captured Arkansas' Grand Champion crown for the third time July 13 when he topped a field of 163 drivers at the Arkansas Truck Driving Championships, held at the John Q. Hammons Convention Center in Rogers, Ark.
Hall will head to the National Truck Driving Championships for the fifth time. Hall was victorious in the 5-Axle division and received this year's sportsmanship award as well. Previously, he was Grand Champion in 2007 and 2015.
Fellow ABF Freight driver Loren Hatfield also will be advancing to NTDC in the sleeper division. FedEx Freight had five winning drivers, including Rookie of the Year Waylon Wylie and Grand Champion runner-up Jeff Cochran.
ABF Freight System's David Hall receives his Grand Champion trophy from Skylar Hatfield, director of safety services for Arkansas Trucking Association. (Arkansas Trucking Association)
2019 RESULTS:
| Classification | Winner | Company |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Champion | David Hall | ABF Freight |
| 3-Axle | Joseph Wash | FedEx Freight |
| 4-Axle | Waylon Wylie | FedEx Freight |
| 5-Axle | David Hall | ABF Freight System |
| Flatbed | Gary Mars | Walmart Transportation |
| Sleeper Berth | Loren Hatfield | ABF Freight System |
| Tank Truck | Jon Akin | Walmart Transportation |
| Twins | Jeff Cochran | FedEx Freight |
| Straight Truck | James Ross | FedEx Freight |
| Step Van | Eric Brockette | FedEx Freight |
2019 Preview
When: July 12-13, 2019
Where: Rogers, Ark. Field: More than 150 truck drivers are expected to compete in nine categories.
Preview: 2018 Grand Champion Terry Wood of Walmart Transportation will be back to defend his overall crown as well as his first-place finish in sleeper berth. -->
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2018 Recap
Patterson
First-Time Qualifier Daniel Patterson Earns Arkansas’ Grand Champion Honors
When Daniel Patterson left his home to compete in Arkansas’ truck safety contest this month, his goal was pretty big. He wanted to win his class. The 4-axle driver for FedEx Freight explained he had studied the rulebook thoroughly and practiced extensively for a chance to qualify for the National Truck Driving Championships.
Patterson went on to score high on his pre-trip inspection, the written test about rules and regulations and the course challenge. In all, his marks earned him the blue ribbon in 4-axle. Mission accomplished.
His performance, however, also was good enough to capture the grand champion prize. Not bad for being the only truck driver in his family, he said. There, Patterson will be that rare rookie who will have earned state grand champion status on his résumé when he debuts. His plan for avoiding feeling overwhelmed at the event entails sticking with his preparation and staying alert at all times.
2018 RESULTS:
| Classification | Winner | Company |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Champion | Daniel Patterson | Fedex Freight |
| Sleeper Berth | Thomas Garner | Maverick |
| 3-Axle | Danny Parker | FedEx Freight |
| 5-Axle | David Glacobbe | J.B. Hunt Transport Services |
| Tank Truck | Eric Coursey | Solar Transport |
| 4-Axle | Daniel Patterson | Fedex Freight |
| Straight Truck | Ronnie Worring | ABF Freight System |
| Step Van | Samuel Brooks | J.B. Hunt Transport Services |
| Flatbed | Gary Mars | Walmart Transportation |
| Twins | Kirk Haggard | ABF Freight System |
2018 PHOTO GALLERY:
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