2024 NTDC News Updates

Business, Safety

New England Truckers Support Brian Singelais

WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn.— Brian Singelais, a former NTDC class champion, has received an outpouring of support from the New England trucking community as he recovers from a heart transplant. 

June 23, 2024
Business, Equipment, Safety

Road to NTDC Spotlight: Andrew Lewis

When Andrew Lewis, 22, competed in Maine's state truck driving championship May 18, he kicked off the fourth generation of “roadeo” competitors for the Lewis family.

June 20, 2024

Old Dominion Freight Line's Afonseca to Make NTDC Debut

Donaldo Afonseca, representing Old Dominion Freight Line in the straight truck class, will be among the rookies scheduled to compete at the National Truck Driving Championships in August.

June 13, 2024
Business, Safety

Oregon Champ Shamrell Excited to Make Familiar Trek

After winning his 10th Oregon grand championship, FedEx Freight 3-axle driver Dan Shamrell is preparing to compete in his 18th NTDC.

June 3, 2024
Business, Safety

XPO’s Larry Gorby Punches Ticket to NTDC

Larry Gorby shuns self-congratulatory moments, even after the XPO driver took grand champion honors at West Virginia’s truck driving championships.

May 14, 2024
Business

FedEx's Coffel Wins Arizona State Championship

To some, driving a commercial truck in the Arizona heat might not sound enjoyable. But to FedEx's David Coffel, it is a rewarding experience.

May 6, 2024
Business, Safety

Pre-Trip Prowess Powers Nevada’s Hart to Grand Champion Crown

Matt Hart, a scrappy driver with FedEx Freight, surpassed a competitive field to take home grand champion honors at Nevada’s Truck Driving Championships on April 6.

April 22, 2024
Special Coverage

2024 NTDC

Complete coverage of the 2024 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships, as well as the state events that served as qualifiers.

April 16, 2024
Business, Safety

Former NTDC 5-Axle Tanker Champ Has Heart Transplant

Earlier this year, former NTDC standout Brian Singelais had a failing heart and needed a transplant. A few weeks ago, the family acknowledged its prayers were answered.

April 9, 2024
Business, Safety

Nevada Event Kicks Off NTDC Champ Wilson’s Goal to Repeat

Gragg Wilson, the reigning “Super Bowl of Safety” grand champion, called Nevada’s upcoming precision driving tournament an ideal venue for kicking off this year’s road to his title defense.

April 4, 2024