2019 Connecticut Truck Driving Championships
NTDC 2019 RESULTS:
| Classification | Driver | Company | Score | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Axle | Glen Cooke | FedEx Express | 266 | 23 |
| 4-Axle | Andrey Antropov | The Martin-Brower Co. | 245 | 22 |
| 5-Axle | Mark McClure | Domino's Pizza | 156 | 41 |
| Flatbed | Anthony Spero | ABF Freight | 291 | 15 |
| Sleeper Berth | David Bryant | FedEx Freight | 120 | 43 |
| Tank Truck | Paul Brandon | FedEx Freight | 510 | 1 |
| Twins | Michael Erick | YRC Freight | 188 | 35 |
| Straight Truck | Ernest Budlowski | XPO Logistics | 273 | 18 |
| Step Van | Timothy Besta | FedEx Ground | 306 | 17 |
2019 Recap
Ernie Budlowski claims Straight Truck title, Grand Champion Honors at Connecticut TDC
Ernie Budlowski of XPO Logistics drove straight to the Straight Truck title en route to claiming Grand Champion honors in the Connecticut Truck Driving Championships in Windsor Locks on June 8.
Budlowski
Budlowski will be joined by eight other class winners at the National Truck Driving Championships in Pittsburgh on Aug. 14-17.
The 70th running of the competition was held at the FedEx Freight facility, where it has been for the past 10 years with one exception: The 2015 TDC was staged at the New England Tractor Trailer Training School.
2019 RESULTS:
| Classification | Winner | Company |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Champion | Ernie Budlowski | XPO Logistics |
| 3-Axle | Glen Cooke | FedEx Express |
| 4-Axle | Andre Antropov | Martin-Brower |
| 5-Axle | Mark McClure | Domino's Pizza |
| Flatbed | Tony Spero | ArcBest Freight |
| Sleeper Berth | David Bryant | FedEx Freight |
| Tank Truck | Paul Brandon | FedEx Freight |
| Twins | Mike Erick | YRC Freight |
| Straight Truck | Ernie Budlowski | XPO Logistics |
| Step Van | Tim Besta | FedEx Ground |
2019 Preview
When: June 8, 2019
Where: FedEx Freight facility, Windsor Locks, Conn. Field: More than 150 truck drivers are expected to compete in nine categories. -->
Preview: Mark McClure of Domino's Pizza will take aim at his fourth consecutive class title and second straight trip to the National Truck Driving Championships when a field of 42 takes the course at the FedEx Freight Facility in Windsor Locks on June 8.
McClure, driving for Domino's Supply Chain, won in Sleeper Berth in 2016-17 before winning it all last year in 5-Axle. The competition has been at the same site every year but once for the past decade.
More info: Motor Transport Association of Connecticut Course layout:
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2018 Recap
McClure
After placing first in the Sleeper Berth division in the Connecticut State Truck Driving Championships in 2016-17, Mark McClure came back in 2018 to win it all.
McClure drives for Domino's Supply Chain based in East Granby.
This year, McClure competed in the 5-Axle category and came out on top. He is headed to the National Truck Driving Championships in Columbus, Ohio, in August with another trophy to mark his continued success.
In 2015, McClure was a member of the Domino's Supply Chain team champion.
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2018 RESULTS:
| Classification | Winner | Company |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Champion | Mark McClure | Domino's Pizza |
| Sleeper Berth | Clint Martin | Domino's Pizza |
| 3-Axle | David Misenheimer | Domino's Pizza |
| 5-Axle | Mark McClure | Domino's Pizza |
| Tank Truck | Anthony Spero | ABF Freight System |
| 4-Axle | David Bryant | FedEx Freight |
| Straight Truck | Andrew Martin | FedEx Express |
| Step Van | John Falkevitz | FedEx Express |
| Flatbed | Paul Brandon | FedEx Freight |
| Twins | William Oakes | FedEx Freight |
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