2019 Oklahoma Truck Driving Championships
NTDC 2019 RESULTS:
| Classification | Driver | Company | Score | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Axle | Shawn Grady | FedEx Freight | 224 | 40 |
| 4-Axle | Nick Arnold | FedEx Freight | 288 | 11 |
| 5-Axle | LaVern Reimer | Walmart Transportation | 235 | 14 |
| Flatbed | Kenneth Pyle | FedEx Freight | 227 | 20 |
| Sleeper Berth | Floyd Olson | Walmart Transportation | 221 | 23 |
| Tank Truck | Christopher Miller | Groendyke Transport | 274 | 12 |
| Twins | Steve Thorne | FedEx Freight | 175 | 41 |
| Straight Truck | Lester Taylor | AAA Cooper Transportation | 203 | 38 |
| Step Van | Richard Bright | FedEx Express | 243 | 30 |
2019 Recap
Nick Arnold of FedEx Freight captured Grand Champion honors in addition to the 4-Axle division at the Oklahoma Truck Driving Championships in Oklahoma City, Okla., May 10-11.
Arnold, who won a national title last year in the 4-Axle division, bested a field of 114 competitors to take the state crown.
Arnold
Last year's Grand Champion, LaVern Reimer of Walmart Transportation, repeated his 5-Axle title. Also repeating as champions in his class was Floyd Olson of Walmart Transportation in Sleeper Berth.
Kenneth Pyle of FedEx Freight won Flatbed this year after prevailing in Twins last year.
Chris Miller of Groendyke Transport had the narrowest victory, capturing the Tank Truck title by just two points over Charles Roscoe Purvis of FedEx Freight.
2019 RESULTS:
| Classification | Winner | Company |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Champion | Nick Arnold | FedEx Freight |
| 3-Axle | Shawn Grady | FedEx Freight |
| 4-Axle | Nick Arnold | FedEx Freight |
| 5-Axle | LaVern Reimer | Walmart Transportation |
| Flatbed | Kenneth Pyle | FedEx Freight |
| Sleeper Berth | Floyd Olson | Walmart Transportation |
| Tank Truck | Chris Miller | Groendyke Transport |
| Twins | Steve Thorne | FedEx Freight |
| Straight Truck | Lester Taylor | AAA Cooper Transportation |
| Step Van | Richard Bright | FedEx Express |
2019 PHOTO GALLERY:
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2019 Preview
When: May 10-11, 2019
Where: Oklahoma City, Okla.
Field: A field of 114 competitors is expected to compete in nine categories.
Preview: Oklahoma's 2018 Grand Champion, LaVern Reimer of Walmart Transportation, will be back to defend his title. He'll be joined by Nick Arnold, the FedEx Freight driver who not only won 4-Axle in Oklahoma last year, but did so on the national stage in Columbus, Ohio, as well. Other notable drivers who are registered include Floyd Olson of Walmart, James Fabian of ABF Freight System, Orlando Williams of FedEx Express and Kenneth Pyle of FedEx Freight — all of whom won individual state classes in 2018.
"The TDC is a great way to promote our industry, our drivers and our trucking companies across the U.S.," said event chairman Houston Brittain, director of risk management for Miller Truck Lines & Paul Transportation. "Today we live in a society where one accident can cause major damage to our industry and all we hear are negative comments. This competition shines a positive light on our industry by recognizing some of the best drivers in each state for their commitment to safety while showing off their driving skills and knowledge of the trucking industry."
More info: Oklahoma Trucking Association Course layout:
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2018 Recap
Reimer
LaVern Reimer claimed the title of Grand Champion at the Oklahoma Truck Driving Championships after competing in the 5-axle division. Reimer is a driver for Walmart Transportation. He placed 27th in the 5-axle event at nationals. Four-axle champion Nicholas Arnold of FedEx Freight went on to win his classification at nationals. Kenneth Pyle of FedEx Freight in Twins also cracked the top 20 in Columbus by finishing 18th.
2018 RESULTS:
| Classification | Winner | Company |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Champion | LaVern Reimer | Walmart Transportation |
| Sleeper Berth | Floyd Olson | Walmart Transportation |
| 3-Axle | Richard Jordan | FedEx Freight |
| 5-Axle | LaVern Reimer | Walmart Transportation |
| Tank Truck | John Hunter | Domino Transportation |
| 4-Axle | Nicholas Arnold | FedEx Freight |
| Straight Truck | James Fabian | ABF Freight System |
| Step Van | Orlando Williams | FedEx Express |
| Flatbed | Robert Ragsdale | YRC Freight |
| Twins | Kenneth Pyle | FedEx Freight |
2018 PHOTO GALLERY:
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