YRC Worldwide Professional Drivers Head to 2019 National Truck Driving Championships
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The competition consists of: 1) driver skills challenge; 2) pre-trip inspection; and 3) written exam on subjects such as laws, regulations and vehicle maintenance. Winners are determined based on overall scores at the end of competition. First, second and third-place finishers compete for each class, plus a Professional Excellence award, Vehicle Condition award, Rookie of the Year award, and the ultimate--the Grand Champion award (the competitor with the highest overall score across all classes).
“The National Truck Driving Championships is a highly respected event,” said
The 2019 YRC Worldwide National Truck Driving Championships Team:
YRC Freight Drivers | State | Class |
Phil Beck | Texas | Twins |
Randy Ebinger | Virginia | 4-Axle |
Mike Erick | Connecticut | Twins |
Russ James | Montana | Tanker |
Mike Johnson | New Mexico | 3-Axle |
Bill Krouse | Minnesota | Flatbed |
Alphonso Lewis | Alabama | 5-Axle |
Henry Mahler | Florida | Flatbed |
Kevin Mailand | Kansas | 3-Axle |
Neil Nogues | New Hampshire | Straight Truck |
Kurt Royer | Maryland | 4-Axle |
Jeff Slaten | Florida | 3-Axle |
Richard Thatcher | Ohio | 3-Axle |
Paul Unser | Idaho | Straight Truck |
Wade Wagemann | South Dakota | 5-Axle |
Jimmie Wisley | Kansas | 4-Axle |
Holland Drivers | State | Class |
Charles Hyatt | Indiana | 5-Axle |
Mike Tobolic | Michigan | Tanker |
Reddaway Drivers | State | Class |
Robert Campos | California | Twins |
Carlos Montoya | California | 3-Axle |
Jeff Payne | Utah | Twins |
Additional Awards Received at State Competitions | ||
Driver | Company | Award |
Bill Krouse | YRC Freight | Minnesota Grand Champion |
Kevin Mailand | YRC Freight | Kansas Grand Champion & |
Highest Field Test Score | ||
Kurt Royer | YRC Freight | Maryland Grand Champion |
Paul Unser | YRC Freight | Idaho Grand Champion |
Neil Nogues | YRC Freight | New Hampshire First Place Pre-Trip |
Doug Pohl | YRC Freight | KMCA 40-Year Award |
Josh Kasinger | Holland | Michigan Rookie of the Year |
Robert Mitchell | Reddaway | Utah Rookie of the Year |
The National Truck Driving Championships bring elite drivers, the “best of the best,” dedicated safety professionals and their families together for a special week of safety superiority, enhanced knowledge, pride and comradery. Most drivers who attend say that it is one of the highlights of their careers.
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Source: YRC Worldwide, Inc.