2019 Mississippi Truck Driving Championships
NTDC 2019 RESULTS:
| Classification | Driver | Company | Score | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Axle | Jackie Reed | FedEx Freight | 310 | 9 |
| 4-Axle | John Kitchens | FedEx Freight | 237 | 27 |
| 5-Axle | Christopher Gaston | FedEx Freight | 235 | 14 |
| Flatbed | Scott Osborne | FedEx Freight | 463 | 2 |
| Sleeper Berth | Reginald Johnson | Ergon Trucking | 207 | 26 |
| Tank Truck | Jason Matte | Walmart Transportation | 195 | 34 |
| Twins | Donald Nehring | FedEx Ground | 233 | 22 |
| Straight Truck | Rodney Davis | FedEx Freight | 264 | 24 |
| Step Van | Brandon Lee | FedEx Ground | 222 | 34 |
2019 Recap
Mississippi Driver Scott Osborne Takes Gold, Again
Osborne
The veterans took center stage at Mississippi’s Truck Driving Championships on April 26-27. Reigning Grand Champion Scott Osborne of FedEx Freight repeated his victory this year, scoring 300 points in the Flatbed division.
Osborne advances to the National Truck Driving Championships with eight other drivers. John Kitchens and Christopher Gaston of FedEx Freight repeated as division champs to earn a trip to nationals for the second year in a row. Kitchens prevailed in 4-Axle, and Gaston took top honors in 5-Axle.
2019 RESULTS:
| Classification | Winner | Company |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Champion | Scott Osborne | FedEx Freight |
| 3-Axle | Jackie Reed | FedEx Freight |
| 4-Axle | John Kitchens | FedEx Freight |
| 5-Axle | Christopher Gaston | FedEx Freight |
| Flatbed | Scott Osborne | FedEx Freight |
| Sleeper Berth | Reginald Johnson | Ergon Trucking |
| Tank Truck | Jason Matte | Walmart Transportation |
| Twins | Don Nehring Jr. | FedEx Ground |
| Straight Truck | Rodney Davis | FedEx Freight |
| Step Van | Brandon Lee | FedEx Ground |
2019 PHOTO GALLERY:
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2019 Preview
When: April 26-27, 2019
Where: Gulfport, Miss.
Field: More than 124 truck drivers are expected to compete in nine categories.
Preview: Reigning Grand Champion Scott Osborne of FedEx Freight will be back to defend his title. Osborne competed in the Tank Truck division in 2018 but is signed up to compete in the Flatbed category this year. Also, be on the lookout for MTA Driver of the Year, Rickey Sharp of Walmart Supply Chain who is competing in 5-Axle.
More info: Mississippi Trucking Association Course layout:
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2018 Recap
Osborne
FedEx Freight’s Scott Osborne Takes Home Mississippi’s Grand Champion Prize
Two years ago, Scott Osborne essentially had to be tricked into entering his first state truck driving championship. Now, he’s a Grand Champion and headed to nationals for the second straight year.
The FedEx Freight driver will be trekking to Columbus, Ohio, for the 2018 ATA National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships after winning Mississippi’s tanker truck classification April 27-28 in Gulfport for the second year in a row and Grand Champion honors for the first time.
Back in 2016, Osborne’s manager at FedEx asked him to fill out a form. About halfway through it, Osborne asked what he was filling out. His manager said it was a form to compete at states because he knew Osborne’s commitment to safety and overall demeanor would be traits rewarded at the annual competition.
2018 RESULTS:
| Classification | Winner | Company |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Champion | Scott Osborne | FedEx Freight |
| Sleeper Berth | John Kitchens | FedEx Freight |
| 3-Axle | Terry Holcomb | UPS Freight |
| 5-Axle | Christopher Gaston | FedEx Freight |
| Tank Truck | Scott Osborne | FedEx Freight |
| 4-Axle | Darres Stokes | Walmart Transportation |
| Straight Truck | Stevie Armstrong | YRC Freight |
| Step Van | Don Smith | FedEx Ground |
| Flatbed | Todd Wilemon | ABF Freight System |
| Twins | Marcus Byrd | FedEx Freight |
2018 PHOTO GALLERY:
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