2017 NTDC

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter

October 12, 2017 4:45 PM, EDT

Scott Mugno Is the ‘Brain Coach’ to FedEx’s Championship Drivers

When FedEx Express’ Roland Bolduc claimed the Grand Champion prize at this year’s National Truck Driving Championships, he did so as part of a team of about 170 company drivers who were dominant in every class. While the skills required to claim those victories are varied and unique to the competitors, the company has for years relied heavily on one man to get its drivers ready: Scott Mugno.

Business, Equipment, Safety

Volunteers Come Back to NTDC Every Year for the Love of It

ORLANDO, Fla. — Since 1992, Richard Gillespie has ensured his fellow volunteers at the National Truck Driving Championships have plenty of pens, notepads and clipboards to be able to keep score when judging a challenge.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter

August 15, 2017

Business, Safety

Roland Bolduc of FedEx Express Wins 2017 National Truck Driving Championship Crown

ORLANDO, Fla. — Roland Bolduc of FedEx Express and East Longmeadow, Mass., earned the title of 2017 Bendix Grand Champion Aug. 12 at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter

August 12, 2017

Business, Safety

Watching Out for Little Ducks, Big Rig Drivers

The man inside the duck costume at the National Truck Driving Championships considers it his calling to give last rites to tiny rubber ducks, pats on the back to drivers and high-fives, handshakes and hugs to supporters in the stands.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter

August 12, 2017

Business, Safety

Here Are the 46 NTDC Finalists

ORLANDO, Fla. — The field of drivers competing to become the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships Bendix Grand Champion has been narrowed to 46 with the naming of finalists in each of nine classes.

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August 12, 2017

Business, Equipment, Safety

NTDC Veteran Cates Lauds Caliber of Drivers at Championships

ORLANDO, Fla. — During the first two days of the National Truck Driving Championships, Rick Cates, a tall, soft-spoken gentleman with white hair and glasses, monitored aspects of the pretrip portion of the competition.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter

August 11, 2017

Safety

Houston Inspector Makes Quick Work of Field to Win NAIC Title

ORLANDO, Fla. — At the North American Inspectors Championship, speed is your friend. For Rommel Garcia, wrapping up the skills challenges quickly at the annual tournament was a strategy that paid off.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter

August 11, 2017

Safety

Having Trouble Hearing at NTDC? Blame Wal-Mart’s Fans

ORLANDO, Fla. — Wal-Mart fans cheered their drivers at every turn at the National Truck Driving Championships.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter

August 10, 2017

2017 National Truck Driving Championships Live Blog

Scenes from the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships from the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., Aug. 9-12, 2017.
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Scenes from the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships from the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., Aug. 9-12, 2017.
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Scenes from the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships from the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., Aug. 9-12, 2017.
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Scenes from the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships from the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., Aug. 9-12, 2017.
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Scenes from the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships from the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., Aug. 9-12, 2017.
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Scenes from the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships from the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., Aug. 9-12, 2017.
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Scenes from the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships from the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., Aug. 9-12, 2017.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships from the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., Aug. 9-12, 2017.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships from the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., Aug. 9-12, 2017.
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Scenes from the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships from the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., Aug. 9-12, 2017.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships from the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., Aug. 9-12, 2017.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships from the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., Aug. 9-12, 2017.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships from the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., Aug. 9-12, 2017.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships from the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., Aug. 9-12, 2017.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships from the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., Aug. 9-12, 2017.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships from the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., Aug. 9-12, 2017.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships from the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., Aug. 9-12, 2017.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships from the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., Aug. 9-12, 2017.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships from the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., Aug. 9-12, 2017.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships from the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., Aug. 9-12, 2017.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships from the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., Aug. 9-12, 2017.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships from the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., Aug. 9-12, 2017.
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American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear welcomes competitors at the Breakfast of Champions on Aug. 10, 2017, during the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla..
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Astronaut and author Col. Mike Mullane addresses participants at the Breakfast of Champions on Aug. 10, during the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
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Scenes from the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., Aug. 9-12.
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Scenes from the first day of competition on Aug. 10, 2017, at the National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships in Orlando, Fla.
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Scenes from the first day of competition on Aug. 10, 2017, at the National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the first day of competition on Aug. 10, 2017, at the National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the first day of competition on Aug. 10, 2017, at the National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the first day of competition on Aug. 10, 2017, at the National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the first day of competition on Aug. 10, 2017, at the National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the first day of competition on Aug. 10, 2017, at the National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the first day of competition on Aug. 10, 2017, at the National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the first day of competition on Aug. 10, 2017, at the National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from Day One competition at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from Day One competition at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from Day One competition at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from Day One competition at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from Day One competition at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from Day One competition at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from Day One competition at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from Day One competition at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from Day One competition at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from Day One competition at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from Day One competition at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from Day One competition at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from Day One competition at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from Day One competition at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from Day One competition at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from Day One competition at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from Day One competition at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from Day One competition at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from Day One competition at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from Day One competition at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from Day One competition at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the second day of competition, Aug. 11, 2017, at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the second day of competition, Aug. 11, 2017, at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the second day of competition, Aug. 11, 2017, at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the second day of competition, Aug. 11, 2017, at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the second day of competition, Aug. 11, 2017, at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the second day of competition, Aug. 11, 2017, at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the second day of competition, Aug. 11, 2017, at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the second day of competition, Aug. 11, 2017, at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the second day of competition, Aug. 11, 2017, at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the second day of competition, Aug. 11, 2017, at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the second day of competition, Aug. 11, 2017, at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the second day of competition, Aug. 11, at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the second day of competition, Aug. 11, at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the second day of competition, Aug. 11, at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the second day of competition, Aug. 11, at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the second day of competition, Aug. 11, at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the second day of competition, Aug. 11, at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the second day of competition, Aug. 11, at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the second day of competition, Aug. 11, at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the Aug. 12, 2017, final day of competition at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the Aug. 12, 2017, final day of competition at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the Aug. 12, 2017, final day of competition at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the Aug. 12, 2017, final day of competition at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the Aug. 12, 2017, final day of competition at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the Aug. 12, 2017, final day of competition at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the Aug. 12, 2017, final day of competition at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the Aug. 12, 2017, final day of competition at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the Aug. 12, 2017, final day of competition at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the Aug. 12, 2017, final day of competition at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the Aug. 12, 2017, final day of competition at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the Aug. 12, 2017, final day of competition at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the final day of competition, Aug. 12, 2017, at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the final day of competition, Aug. 12, 2017, at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the final day of competition, Aug. 12, 2017, at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the final day of competition, Aug. 12, 2017, at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the final day of competition, Aug. 12, 2017, at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the final day of competition, Aug. 12, 2017, at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the final day of competition, Aug. 12, 2017, at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the final day of competition, Aug. 12, 2017, at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the final day of competition, Aug. 12, 2017, at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the final day of competition, Aug. 12, 2017, at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the final day of competition, Aug. 12, 2017, at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the final day of competition, Aug. 12, 2017, at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the final day of competition, Aug. 12, 2017, at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the final day of competition, Aug. 12, 2017, at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the final day of competition, Aug. 12, 2017, at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Scenes from the final day of competition, Aug. 12, 2017, at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
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Roland Bolduc of East Longmeadow, Mass., and FedEx Express receives a congratulatory kiss from FedEx colleague Scott Mugno after being named the 2017 Bendix Grand Champion at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships in Orlando, Fla., Aug. 12, 2017. Bolduc also won the sleeper class.
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Complete photo coverage of the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships from the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., Aug. 9-12.

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2017 NTDC

Scott Mugno Is the ‘Brain Coach’ to FedEx’s Championship Drivers

Volunteers Come Back to NTDC Every Year for the Love of It

Roland Bolduc of FedEx Express Wins 2017 National Truck Driving Championship Crown

Watching Out for Little Ducks, Big Rig Drivers

Here Are the 46 NTDC Finalists

NTDC Veteran Cates Lauds Caliber of Drivers at Championships

Houston Inspector Makes Quick Work of Field to Win NAIC Title

Having Trouble Hearing at NTDC? Blame Wal-Mart’s Fans

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