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National Truck Driving Championships
Scenes from the second day of competition at the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Aug. 12, 2016. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

National Truck Driving Championships
ATA First Vice Chairman Kevin Burch announces drivers' names as they compete on the course at the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Aug. 12, 2016. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

National Truck Driving Championships
Scenes of the second day of competition at the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships & National Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana August 12, 2016. Photo by John Sommers II for Transport Topics Magazine

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National Truck Driving Championships
ATA President and CEO Chris Spear addresses the crowd at the ATA regional membership meeting during the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Aug. 12, 2016. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

National Truck Driving Championships
Scenes from the second day of competition at the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Aug. 12, 2016. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

National Truck Driving Championships
Scenes from the second day of competition at the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Aug. 12, 2016. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

National Truck Driving Championships
Scenes from the second day of competition at the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Aug. 12, 2016. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

National Truck Driving Championships
Scenes from the second day of competition at the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Aug. 12, 2016. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

National Truck Driving Championships
Scenes from the second day of competition at the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Aug. 12, 2016. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

National Truck Driving Championships
Scenes from the second day of competition at the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Aug. 12, 2016. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

National Truck Driving Championships
Drivers compete in the pre-trip inspection portion of the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Aug. 11, 2016. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

National Truck Driving Championships
Drivers compete in the pre-trip inspection portion of the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Aug. 11, 2016. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics

National Truck Driving Championships
Scenes from the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Aug. 11, 2016. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

National Truck Driving Championships
Drivers compete in the pre-trip inspection portion of the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Aug. 11, 2016. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

National Truck Driving Championships
Fans watch the drivers on the course during the first day of driving at the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Aug. 11, 2016. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

National Truck Driving Championships
Fans keep score during the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Aug. 11, 2016. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

National Truck Driving Championships
Scenes from the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Aug. 11, 2016. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

National Truck Driving Championships
Scenes from the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Aug. 11, 2016. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

National Truck Driving Championships
Scenes from the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Aug. 11, 2016. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

National Truck Driving Championships
Fans watch the drivers on the course during the first day of driving at the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Aug. 11, 2016. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

National Truck Driving Championships
Scenes from the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Aug. 11, 2016. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

National Truck Driving Championships
Drivers compete in the pre-trip inspection portion of the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Aug. 11, 2016. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

National Truck Driving Championships
Scenes from the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Aug. 11, 2016. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

National Truck Driving Championships
Scenes from the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Aug. 11, 2016. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

National Truck Driving Championships
Scenes from the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Aug. 11, 2016. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

National Truck Driving Championships
Scenes from the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Aug. 11, 2016. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

National Truck Driving Championships
Scenes from the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Aug. 11, 2016. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

National Truck Driving Championships
Scenes from the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Aug. 11, 2016. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

National Truck Driving Championships
Scenes from the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Aug. 11, 2016. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

National Truck Driving Championships
Scenes from the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Aug. 11, 2016. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

National Truck Driving Championships
Scenes from the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Aug. 11, 2016. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

National Truck Driving Championships
Scenes from the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Aug. 11, 2016. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

National Truck Driving Championships
Scenes from the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Aug. 10, 2016. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

National Truck Driving Championships
Drivers concentrate as they take the drivers test at the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Aug. 10, 2016. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

National Truck Driving Championships
Scenes from the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Aug. 10, 2016. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

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National Truck Driving Championships
Drivers walk the course and check out the trucks for pre-trip inspection at the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Aug.10, 2016. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

National Truck Driving Championships
Drivers walk the course and check out the trucks for pre-trip inspection at the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Aug.10, 2016. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

National Truck Driving Championships
Scenes from the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Aug. 10, 2016. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

National Truck Driving Championships
Drivers walk the course and check out the trucks for pre-trip inspection at the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Aug.10, 2016. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

National Truck Driving Championships
Volunteer Bob Foskey works on the road course at the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Aug. 10, 2016. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

National Truck Driving Championships
Drivers walk the course and check out the trucks for pre-trip inspection at the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Aug.10, 2016. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

National Truck Driving Championships
Drivers walk the course and check out the trucks for pre-trip inspection at the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Aug.10, 2016. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

2016 National Truck Driving Championships
Scenes from the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis Aug. 10, 2016. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

2016 National Truck Driving Championships
Scenes from the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis Aug. 10, 2016. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

2016 National Truck Driving Championships
Scenes from the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis Aug. 10, 2016. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

2016 National Truck Driving Championships
Scenes from the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis Aug. 10, 2016. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

2016 National Truck Driving Championships
Scenes from the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis Aug. 10, 2016. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

2016 National Truck Driving Championships
Scenes from the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis Aug. 10, 2016. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

2016 National Truck Driving Championships
Scenes from the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis Aug. 10, 2016. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

2016 National Truck Driving Championships
NTDC official prepare for the start of the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis Aug. 10, 2016. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

2016 National Truck Driving Championships
Sam Faucette addresses members of the media at the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis Aug. 10, 2016. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

2016 National Truck Driving Championships
Jason Wing addresses the judges at the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis Aug. 10, 2016. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)