National Truck Driving Championships Archives

Forty-five professional truck drivers have advanced to the championship finals at the 2026 National Truck Driving and Step Van Driving Championships in Pittsburgh.

August 19, 2026

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45 Drivers Advance to Championship Finals at 2026 NTDC

The field is set for the final round of the 2026 National Truck Driving and Step Van Driving Championships (NTDC), with 45 professional drivers ...

The American Trucking Associations' 2026 National Truck Driving Championships are underway in Pittsburgh, where 429 professional drivers are competing after logging more than 774 million accident-free miles.

August 14, 2026

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Pittsburgh Hosts 2026 National Truck Driving Championships

Pittsburgh is hosting the American Trucking Associations’ 2026 National Truck Driving Championships this week, bringing together 429 of the nation’s top professional truck drivers ...

Defending NTDC Grand Champion David Comings and mentor Scott Meyers return to Pittsburgh for the 2026 National Truck Driving Championships after qualifying through North Dakota competition.

August 13, 2026

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Mentor and Defending Champion Reunite at 2026 National Truck Driving Championships

The 2026 National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC) are underway in Pittsburgh, where 429 state champions from across the United States are competing for national ...

FedEx Freight is sending 111 drivers to this week's 2026 National Truck Driving Championships in Pittsburgh, including 18 state Grand Champions and nine past national champions.

August 10, 2026

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FedEx Freight Brings 111 Drivers to This Week’s National Truck Driving Championships

FedEx Freight will send 111 professional drivers to this week’s National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, giving the carrier one of the ...

Discover how truck driving championships began, how drivers qualify for the National Truck Driving Championships, and how the competition has evolved since 1937.

July 16, 2026

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How Truck Driving Championships Became One of Trucking’s Long-Running Traditions

Every year, professional truck drivers from across the United States earn the opportunity to compete in one of the industry’s most respected events: the ...

Walmart Transportation's Chris Moore, who has logged more than 3.5 million safe miles, was named Grand Champion at the 2026 Arkansas Trucking Association Truck Driving Championships.

July 10, 2026

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Walmart Driver With 3.5 Million Safe Miles Wins Arkansas Grand Championship

After nearly three decades behind the wheel and more than 3.5 million accident-free miles, Walmart Transportation driver Chris Moore added another accomplishment to his ...

FedEx Freight driver Paul Badgett earned Grand Champion honors at the 2026 Nebraska Truck Driving Championships as top competitors secured spots at the National Truck Driving Championships in Pittsburgh.

June 12, 2026

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Paul Badgett Earns Grand Champion Title at Nebraska Truck Driving Championships

Paul Badgett of FedEx Freight captured Grand Champion honors at the 2026 Nebraska Truck Driving Championships, held June 5 and 6 at Fonner Park ...

FedEx Freight driver James Sowder earned grand champion honors at the 2026 Tennessee Truck Driving Championships held in Antioch, Tennessee.

May 14, 2026

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FedEx Freight Driver Takes Top Honor At Tennessee Truck Driving Championships

Professional drivers from across the state gathered in Antioch earlier this month for the 2026 Tennessee Truck Driving Championships, where James Sowder of FedEx ...

The Florida Trucking Association selects seven top professional drivers for the 2025-2028 Florida Road Team. These drivers serve as industry ambassadors, educating students and communities about truck safety, courtesy, and the trucking profession.

November 20, 2025

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7 Professional Drivers Selected for the 2025 to 2028 Florida Road Team

Florida’s trucking industry just welcomed seven highly respected drivers into the newest class of the Florida Road Team. Every few years, the Florida Trucking ...

August 18, 2025

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Record Number of Women Set to Compete at NTDC 2025

At the Maryland Truck Driving Championship in June, FedEx Freight driver Joyce Bain captured first place in the 5-axle class. A seasoned competitor, Bain ...