2019 North Dakota Truck Driving Championships
NTDC 2019 RESULTS:
| Classification | Driver | Company | Score | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Axle | Cameron Janousek | FedEx Freight | 285 | 15 |
| 4-Axle | Christopher Scholand | FedEx Freight | 244 | 23 |
| 5-Axle | Steven Johnson | XPO Logistics | 359 | 5 |
| Flatbed | Edward Oliver | Magnum LTD | 197 | 34 |
| Sleeper Berth | Julie Hjelle | Altendorf | 220 | 24 |
| Tank Truck | Scott Meyers | FedEx Freight | 261 | 17 |
| Twins | John Janousek | FedEx Freight | 236 | 21 |
| Straight Truck | Jamie Ackerland | FedEx Freight | 254 | 25 |
| Step Van | Josh Metzger | FedEx Express | 172 | 44 |
2019 Recap
N.D. Grand Champion Gets By With a Little Help From His Friends
Scott Meyers, Grand Champion of this year’s North Dakota Truck Driving Championships, says support from his coworkers and the competition truck driving community helped power him to a first-place trophy.
Meyers
Meyers, a FedEx Freight driver, won the Tank Truck division at the competition held June 1 by the North Dakota Motor Carriers Association. Meyers also won the 5-Axle division title at the 2018 competition and went on to represent North Dakota at the national competition, where he placed 12th in that division.
READ MORE: Rookie Competitor Julie Hjelle Becomes North Dakota’s First Woman Qualifier for Nationals
Last year's top North Dakota driver, FedEx Freight's Chris Scholand, also will be heading back to the national competition. He took home top marks this year in the 4-Axle division this year. In 2018 he competed in the 3-Axle division.
2019 RESULTS:
| Classification | Winner | Company |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Champion | Scott Meyers | FedEx Freight |
| 3-Axle | Cameron Janousek | FedEx Freight |
| 4-Axle | Christopher Scholand | FedEx Freight |
| 5-Axle | Steve Johnson | XPO Logistics |
| Flatbed | Edward Oliver | Magnum LPD |
| Sleeper Berth | Julie Hjelle | Altendorf |
| Tank Truck | Scott Meyers | FedEx Freight |
| Twins | John Janousek | FedEx Freight |
| Straight Truck | Jamie Ackerland | FedEx Freight |
| Step Van | Josh Metzger | FedEx Express |
2019 PHOTO GALLERY:
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2019 VIDEO:
2019 Preview
Where: Fargo, N.D.
Field: A total of 49 truck drivers are expected to compete in nine categories.
Preview: The North Dakota Motor Carriers Association is gearing up to host its 29th annual North Dakota Truck Driving Championships, and the competition already is looking stiff.
Last year’s Grand Champion, Christopher Scholand of FedEx Freight, will be returning in a bid to defend his title. While he took home top honors last year in the 3-Axle division, this year he will be switching to 4-Axle. A North Dakota Grand Champion cannot compete in the same class for two years after he won.
Another familiar face on the national stage — John Janousek of FedEx Freight — also will be back. Last year, Janousek was North Dakota’s highest-placing competitor at the National Truck Driving Championships, racking up a seventh-place finish in the Twins division. He will be competing in Twins again this year.
READ MORE: Christopher Scholand to Be Among Familiar Faces at North Dakota Truck Driving Championships
More info: North Dakota Motor Carriers Association Course layout:
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2018 Recap
Scholand
Christopher Scholand of FedEx Freight was named North Dakota Grand Champion and advanced to the 2018 national competition where he competed for the ultimate prize.
Scholand competed in the 3-Axle division where he earned first-place marks, as did five other FedEx drivers. Scholand finished in 16th place in the 3-Axle competition at nationals. John Janousek of FedEx Freight was North Dakota's top finisher at nationals with a seventh-place finish in Twins.
2018 RESULTS:
| Classification | Winner | Company |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Champion | Christopher Scholand | FedEx Freight |
| Sleeper Berth | Bradley Strom | FedEx Freight |
| 3-Axle | Christopher Scholand | FedEx Freight |
| 5-Axle | Scott Meyers | FedEx Freight |
| Tank Truck | John Smith | Magnum |
| 4-Axle | Richard Hartleib | FedEx Freight |
| Straight Truck | Steve Johnson | XPO Logistics |
| Step Van | Sharon Collett | FedEx Express |
| Flatbed | Kevin Schmidt | Ruan Transportation |
| Twins | John Janousek | FedEx Freight |
2018 PHOTO GALLERY:
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2018 VIDEO:
