FedEx Freight | 2019 Ntdc Begins...

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The road to the National Truck Driving Championships is about to get underway as Louisiana kicks off the five-month season March 29.

https://www.ttnews.com/articles/louisiana-driver-competition-kicks-road-ntdc

"Determining which drivers move on to nationals depends on their overall score. With each state throwing drivers different issues and courses, results vary. “There are 480 available points based on the rules, but course problems, pre-trip defects and written exam questions are developed by the state,” Pierce said."

"Last year’s Grand Champion, Eric Courville of FedEx Freight, is returning after a successful showing at NTDC 2018, where he took home the 3-Axle championship."


2019 State Truck Driving Championships Schedule
https://www.ttnews.com/articles/2019-state-truck-driving-championships-schedule
 
Team FedEx had six drivers capture state championships over the weekend at the Louisiana TDC, and earnd the opportunity to compete at the National Truck Driving Championships.

The Louisiana competition was the first state event of the year.

Below is a list of (FedEx) drivers to win championships at the Louisiana TDC
• Joey Brown (BTR-Baton Rouge), Freight, Flatbed
• Eric Courville (LFT-Lafayette), Freight, 3-Axle. Eric was also named the Louisiana Grand Champion
• Brian Landry (LFT-Lafayette), Freight, 4-Axle
• Chad Rudesill (708-Baton Rouge-BATO), Ground, 5-Axle Sleeper Berth. Chad had the Best Pre-Trip Inspection
• Joseph Vital (LFT-Lafayette), Freight, 5-Axle
• Donnie Williams (712-Monroe-MONR), Ground, Step Van
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Next up for Team FedEx is the Arizona TDC, April 13.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/185577924826864/?multi_permalinks=2312389122145723,2312461452138490&notif_id=1553999847452561&notif_t=group_activity&ref=notif

https://www.ttnews.com/articles/2019-state-truck-driving-championships-schedule
 
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AZ TDC Result

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Congrats to the winners!
 
Mississippi state TDC results

3 Axle

1st Jackie Reed Fedex Freight
2nd Terry Holcomb UPS Freight
3rd Stephen Johnson Fedex Freight
4 Axle
1st John Kitchens Fedex Freight
2nd Adam Owings AAA Cooper
3rd Archie Buras Fedex Freight
5 Axle
1st Chris Gaston Fedex Freight
2nd Ricky Sharp Walmart
3rd Jerry Robinette Fedex Express
Flatbed
1st Scott Osborne Fedex Freight
(Missed 2nd & 3rd)
Sleeper
1st Reginald Johnson Ergon
(Missed 2nd & 3rd)
Straight truck
1st Keith Reynaud Walmart
2nd Rodney Davis Fedex Freight
3rd Gerone Wallace Ergon
Tank
1st Jason Matte Walmart
2nd Todd Wilemon ABF
3rd Randy Bird Fedex Freight
Step Van
1st Brandon Lee Fedex Ground
2nd Neal White Fedex Freight
3rd Don Smith Fedex Ground
Twins
1st Don Nehring Fedex Ground
2nd Terry Young Fedex Freight
3rd Brian Hayworth Fedex Freight
 
Tennessee - FedEx winners:

• Christopher Sargent – Chattanooga (CHA), Straight Truck
• Gary Luster – Kingsport (KPT), 3-Axle; Grand Champion
• Ronny Hamill – Chattanooga (CHA), Twins
• Tony Argo – Nashville (NAS), 5-Axle

Funny. Zero updates on official FedEx site. https://www.fedex.com/en-us/ntdc.html
 
South Carolina 1st place winners:

3 axle - Ralph Hamilton - O.D.
4 axle - Marty Knopf - Wal-Mart
5 axle - Richard McCoy - C&S Wholesale.
Flatbed - J.B. Quarles - Wal-Mart
Sleeper - Kevin Smith - O.D.
Tank - Bill Driskill - Superior Carriers
Twins - James Belcher - UPS Freight
Stepvan - Eddie Days - FedEx Express
Straight Truck - David Eggert - O.D.
Rookie of the Year - Kevin Doll - FedEx Freight

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Idaho:

  • 3-Axle: Kevin Winn, Old Dominion Freight Line
  • 4-Axle: Adam Heim, FedEx Freight
  • 5-Axle: Clint Schultz, Old Dominion Freight Line
  • Flatbed: William Hill Jr., Old Dominion Freight Line
  • Sleeper Berth: Timothy Melody, ABF Freight System
  • Tank Truck: Curtis Smith, FedEx Freight
  • Twins: Tyson Feller, FedEx Ground
  • Straight Truck: Paul Unser, YRC Freight
  • Step Van: Alan Stacy, FedEx Ground
https://www.ttnews.com/articles/idahos-paul-unser-dethrones-reigning-grand-champion-claim-crown
 
North Carolina Results

5 axle
1 Johnny Willard Fedex
2 John Lewis Fedex
3 Kenneth Plaster OD
Flat Bed
1 Basher Pierce Fedex
2 Chris Serviss Wal-Mart
3 Daniel Alexander ADUSA
Straight Truck
1 Tim Whitley OD
2 Travis Hathcock Fedex
3 Michael Bills Fedex
Tanker
1 Cecil Hicks Fedex
2 Tony Wright XPO
3 Andrew Davis UPS
Step Van
1 Antonio Toon Fedex
2 Anthony Tocco Fedex
3 James Mraz Fedex
3 axle
1 Brian Walker UPS
2 Royce Scott OD
3 Stephen Stanley Fedex
Sleeper
1 Chris Gibbons Fedex
2 Ricard Personius ADUSA
3 Brad Benton Fedex
4 axle
1 David Rohman Fedex
2 Wesley Halbach Fedex
3 Brannon Herba Fedex
Twins
1 David Wagoner Jr OD
2 David Young Fedex
3 Steve Varns XPO
Rookie of the year John Lewis Fedex
Grand Campion Tim Whitley OD
 
Georgia TDC - FedEx winners:
• Joe Bertini (NEA-NE Atlanta), Freight, Flatbed
• Marcus Gray (VLD-Valdosta), Freight, Straight Truck

Oklahoma TDC FedEx winners:
• Nick Arnold (TUL-Tulsa), Freight, 4-Axle
o Nick was also named the Grand Champion of the Oklahoma TDC
• Richard Bright (SWOA-Stillwater), Express, Step Van
• Shawn Grady (TUL-Tulsa), Freight, 3-Axle
• Ken Pyle (TUL-Tulsa), Freight, Flatbed
• Steve Thorne (OKC-Oklahoma City), Freight, Twins

New Mexico TDC FedEx winners:
• Daniel Bruch (AQE-Albuquerque), Freight, 5-Axle
• Frank Pompa (AQE-Albuquerque), Freight, Tank Truck
• Christopher Welchko (WELP-West El Paso, Owner’s Driver, Wide Open Delivery Services, Inc.), Ground, Step Van

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South Dakota Results:

Straight Truck : Nan Harguth - Viessman
3-Axle : Mike Whitehead - Fedex Freight
4-Axle : Troy Swenson - Fedex Freight
5-Axle : Wade Wagemann- YRC
5-Axle Sleeper : Dan Cameron- K&J Trucking
Tank: Greg Keller- A&A Express
Flatbed: Jeremy Senger- Fedex Freight
Twins: Marty Ellis- A&A Express
Grand Champion & Highest course score: Troy Swenson- Fedex Freight
Best Written : Dan Norgaard - Old Dominion Freight
Best Pre Trip : Marty Ellis - A&A Express
Rookie: Todd Fletcher- FedEx Freight
Team Trophy: Fedex Freight

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Maine Results

3 axle - Alan Paradis A&A Trucking
4 axle - Clifford Gibbs FedEx Freight
5 axle - Ken Duncan Walmart Transportation
Flatbed - Ron Round Pottle's Transportation
Sleeper - Joseph Smith Pottle's Transportation
Straight Truck - Dennis Hagner Walmart Transportation
Tanker - Wayne Devoe H.A. Mapes Inc.
Twins - Matt Richardson North Center Food/PPG
Step Van - Robert Cochran FedEx Express

Best written test with a score of 78/80 Ron Round Pottle's Transportation

Best Pre-Trip Inspection with a score of 100/100- Joshua White Lynch Logistics

Grand Champion Joseph Smith Pottle's Transportation

Team Award Pottle's Transportation

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Ohio:

  • 3-Axle: Richard Thatcher, YRC Freight
  • 4-Axle: Bryan Auckerman, FedEx Freight
  • 5-Axle: Junior Allen, Martin-Brower
  • Flatbed: Bryan Elges, FedEx Freight
  • Sleeper Berth: Eugene Pierce, Old Dominion Freight Line
  • Tank Truck: Jeffrey Goblirsch, FedEx Freight
  • Twins: Scott Woodrome, FedEx Freight
  • Straight Truck: Jason Imhoff, Walmart Transportation
  • Step Van: Aaron Snyder, FedEx Ground
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"The awards and accolades continue. Woodrome earned his fourth Grand Champion title and 14th consecutive trip to nationals at the Ohio Truck Driving Championships on May 18." :1036316054:
https://www.ttnews.com/articles/ohi...butes-win-faith-family-and-fellow-competitors
 
FedEx Freight drivers - WOW!

Connecticut

• Dave Bryant – Hartford (HFD), 5-Axle Sleeper
• John Greene – New Haven (NHC), 5-Axle; Best Pre-Trip Inspection
• Paul Brandon – New Haven (NHC), Tank Truck

Florida

• Eddie Pennington – Jacksonville (JAX), Tank Truck

Illinois

• Miguel Corral – Chicago Heights (CGT), 4-Axle
• Ritch Fundell – Peru (PRU), 3-Axle; Grand Champion
• Tim Banasiak – Peru (PRU), Flatbed

Michigan

• Ty Possehn – Grand Rapids (GRR), Straight Truck

Minnesota

• Larry Steffensen – Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP), Tank Truck
• Paul Butkowski – St. Cloud (STC), 3-Axle • Reggie Copeland – Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP), Straight Truck

New York

• Dave Watson – Newburgh (NWB), Tank Truck
• Randy Merle – Rochester (ROC), 5-Axle

Oregon
• Brad Lester – Portland (POR), Flatbed
• Curt Davis – Portland (POR), Twins
• Jason Tran – Portland (POR), Step Van • Kirby Ferber – Portland (POR), 5-Axle; Best Pre-Trip Inspection
• Lalo Fernandez – Portland (POR), Tank Truck; Grand Champion
• Manny Cruz – Eugene (EUG), 5-Axle Sleeper



West Virginia

• Aaron Belcher – Charleston (CRW), 5-Axle
• Bill Adkins – Huntington (HTS), Twins
• Chad Sheets – Charleston (CRW), Straight Truck
• Daniel Knight – Winchester, Va. (WCV), 4-Axle; Rookie of the Year
• Jeremy Thomas – Charleston (CRW), 3-Axle; Grand Champion and Best Pre-Trip Inspection

Wyoming

• Kenneth Rageth – Cheyenne (CHN), Flatbed

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Correction....ROC had award rescinded from the 1st place award 2 days later to Merle and awarded it to the 2nd place winner instead. NY screwed up their TDC in a major way
 
Montana results 2019

3 Axle:


1. Mark Cole, FedEx Freight, Inc.

2. Russ Smith, L & R Logistics

3. Erik Lilleberg, R & M Butler Transport

4 Axle:

1. Lee Eastburn, XPO Logistics

2. Duane Bushman, Watkins Shepard Trucking

3. Ryan Harris, Reddaway

5 Axle:

1. Lyle Turville, Decker Truck Line

2. Art Clubb, Decker Truck Line

3. Sharrod Collins, Wilson Logistics

Flatbed:

1. Scott Courtney, XPO Logistics

2. Johnny Bankston, Wilson Logistics

3. Chris Warner, DSV Road Transport

Sleeper Berth:

1. Charles Rogers, Wilson Logistics

2. Patrick Trainor, FedEx Freight, Inc.

3. Scott Andrews, Wilson Logistics

Tank:

1. Russ James, YRC Freight

2. Kenneth Painter, XPO Logistics

3. Keith Linn, FedEx Freight, Inc

Twin Trailer

1. Scott Lorio, FedEx Freight, Inc

2. Martin Anzik, FedEx Freight, Inc

3. Mike Worl, Hammerick Transport

Step Van:

1. Rob Brown, JNL Brown Trucking

2. Jason Martinie, FedEx Express

3. Mike Cox, BW Transportation

Grand Champion Scott Lorio, FedEx Freight, Inc.

Rookie John Wilcoxson, Maxx Boxx

No Straight truck competitors
 
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