INDIANAPOLIS — In his first public speech to members, American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear pledged to primarily take on issues that the trucking industry can win in Congress.
August 12, 2016Business
NTDC 2016: Most Finalists Set, But Ties Force Runoffs
The trucking industry’s “Super Bowl of Safety” is down to five finalists in five of the eight classes of competition, with runoffs required in three classes, plus the step van class.
August 12, 2016Business
NTDC 2016: Competitors Haul Their Share of Freaky Freight
INDIANAPOLIS — They may be the “best of the best” drivers competing in the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships, but sometimes, just like any driver, they find themselves hauling some pretty odd cargo.
August 11, 2016Business
NTDC Notebook: Breakfast of Champions, Delta Glitch, Pep Talk
INDIANAPOLIS — The head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration was among a host of top officials giving an enthusiastic send-off to the 430 truck drivers competing in the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships.
August 11, 2016Business
NTDC 2016 List of Competitors by Company
The 79th annual National Truck Driving Championships and eighth annual National Step Van Driving Championships will be held Aug. 10-13 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Here is a list of competitors sorted by the company for which they are competing.
August 10, 2016Business
Drivers to Test Skills at National Championship
A field of 430 drivers is ready for the 79th annual National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships being held today through Aug. 13 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.
August 10, 2016Business
Ahead of National Truck Driving Championships, State Champs Congratulated
In advance of August’s National Truck Driving Championships, American Trucking Associations congratulated the state champions of Arizona, Kentucky, Louisiana, Nevada, South Carolina and Virginia who will compete in Indianapolis.
April 27, 2016Business
Wal-Mart Driver Tops Field at National Championships
ST. LOUIS — Were it not for a twist of fate, Wal-Mart Transportation truck driver Ronald Emenheiser would not have even been able to compete in the 2015 National Truck Driving Championships.
August 24, 2015Business
NTDC 2015 Champion: Wal-Mart Driver Ronald Emenheiser
ST. LOUIS — Ronald Emenheiser Sr., a Wal-Mart Transportation professional truck driver based in Yorkana, Pennsylvania, took home 2015 Bendix Grand Champion honors at the National Truck Driving Championships. See full list of winners, photos.
August 17, 2015Business
Darling, Graves Praise Drivers as NTDC Competition Begins
ST. LOUIS — Scott Darling, in his first public appearance since his nomination to head the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, thanked the 431 truck drivers competing in the 2015 National Trucking Driving Championships for their “dedication to safety.”
August 17, 2015