2019 Tennessee Truck Driving Championships
NTDC 2019 RESULTS:
| Classification | Driver | Company | Score | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Axle | Gary Luster | FedEx Freight | 230 | 39 |
| 4-Axle | Michael Brewer | Old Dominion Freight Line | 304 | 8 |
| 5-Axle | Howell Argo | FedEx Freight | 208 | 24 |
| Flatbed | Josh Arwood | Old Dominion Freight Line | 303 | 8 |
| Sleeper Berth | Robert Moxley | Titan Transfer | 193 | 33 |
| Tank Truck | Thomas Vandivort | Martin-Brower Company | 304 | 7 |
| Twins | Ronny Hamill | FedEx Freight | 220 | 23 |
| Straight Truck | Christopher Sargent | FedEx Freight | 275 | 17 |
| Step Van | James Sheehan | FedEx Ground | 564 | 4 |
2019 Recap
Tennessee Native Punches First Ticket to Nationals
Luster
FedEx Freight driver Gary Luster is looking to capitalize on his first Grand Champion win that he picked up April 27 at the Tennessee Truck Driving Championships.
“I felt like after it was all done, that I was in the running to place, but never expected to place,” Luster said. “When they called my name for first, I was in shock.”
Born and raised in east Tennessee, Luster started his career at 16 working at a local trucking shop alongside his father and mentor. “The passion set in, and I have been doing it ever since,” said Luster, who has almost 30 years of driving under his belt.
2019 RESULTS:
| Classification | Winner | Company |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Champion | Gary Luster | FedEx Freight |
| 3-Axle | Gary Luster | FedEx Freight |
| 4-Axle | Michael Brewer | Old Dominion Freight Line |
| 5-Axle | Howell Argo | FedEx Freight |
| Flatbed | Josh Arwood | Old Dominion Freight Line |
| Sleeper Berth | Robert Moxley | Titan Transfer Inc. |
| Tank Truck | Thomas Vandivort | Martin-Brower |
| Twins | Ronny Hamill | FedEx Freight |
| Straight Truck | Christopher Sargent | FedEx Freight |
| Step Van | James Sheehan | FedEx Ground |
2019 PHOTO GALLERY:
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2019 Preview
When: April 26-27, 2019
Where: Antioch, Tenn. 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
Shelton
Inspired by Dad, Tennessee Grand Champion Phil Shelton Has Plenty Left in the Tank
For Tennessee grand champion Phil Shelton, trucking runs in his blood. Shelton, of Walmart Transportation, finished first in the tank truck class and won the grand champion title at Tennessee’s trucking championships April 27-28, earning his third trip to nationals.
With 38 years behind the wheel, Shelton, from Greeneville, Tenn., has racked up 3.5 million safety miles. Since a young age, Shelton, now 58, knew he wanted to be a trucker because of one person.
“It all started with my dad. He was a truck driver,” Shelton said. “That’s all I ever wanted to be and still do.”
2018 RESULTS:
| Classification | Winner | Company |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Champion | Phil Shelton | Walmart Transportation |
| Sleeper Berth | Brian Hall | Old Dominion Freight Line |
| 3-Axle | Brian Turner | Old Dominion Freight Line |
| 5-Axle | Thomas Vandivort | Martin Brower |
| Tank Truck | Phil Shelton | Walmart Transportation |
| 4-Axle | Michael Brewer | Old Dominion Freight Line |
| Straight Truck | James Sheehan | FedEx Ground |
| Step Van | Juanita Overbay | FedEx Ground |
| Flatbed | Kevin Smith | FedEx Freight |
| Twins | Ronnie Hamill | FedEx Freight |
2018 PHOTO GALLERY:
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