Nebraska Truck Driving Championships
NTDC June 2019 Press Release – History made at 2019 Nebraska Truck Driving Championships
GRAND ISLAND – A rare win by a rookie and a champion performance by the competition’s only female driver brought the crowd to their feet at the 2019 Nebraska Truck Driving Championships (NTDC). The Grand Champion Award went to Eric Stein of Werner Enterprises. Christina Gaines of FedEx Express took first place in the straight truck competition.
The Nebraska Trucking Association organized the May 31-June 1 event at Fonner Park to highlight the best professional truck drivers in the state. Competitors demonstrated knowledge, talent and skills which focus on what it takes to be a safe driver on our streets and highways.
2019 NTDC Class Winners – Congratulations!
Straight Class:
- Christina Gaines – FedEx Express
- Shawn Harms – FedEx Freight
- Steven Hays – Grand Island Express
Three-axle class:
- Eric Stein Werner – Enterprises
- Chris Corbett – Old Dominion Freight Line
- James O’Neill – FedEx Freight
Four-axle class:
- David Dye – FedEx Freight
- Kevin Zelasney – ABF Freight
- John Poppen – FedEx Freight
Five-axle class:
- Thomas Rott – Grand Island Express
- Tom Canning – Old Dominion Freight Line
- Robie Jensen – Fremont Contract Carriers
Five-axle sleeper class:
- Tim Dean – Werner Enterprises
- Jeff Tomlinson – Fremont Contract Carriers
- Jonathan Bhatt – Grand Island Express
Tank truck class:
- Larry Derr – Werner Enterprises
- Scott Stroup – YRC Freight
- Tim Anderson – ABF Freight
Flatbed class:
- Luke Beiermann – Lyman-Richey Corp.
- Josh Howell – Sunrise Express
- George Chaney – FedEx Freight
Twin-trailer class:
- Terry Durham – Werner Enterprises
- David Auger – FedEx Freight
- Rich Boyd – Crete Carrier
Step van class:
- Adam Stroup – FedEx Express
- John W. Peyton – FedEx Express
- Chris Cherry – FedEx Express
Mixer truck class:
- John Brezina – Lyman-Richey Corporation
- Tommy Inzauro – Lyman-Richey Corporation
- Steve Kelley – Lyman-Richey Corporation
Team winners:
- FedEx Freight
- Werner Enterprises
- ABF Freight
2019 Sponsors
Diamond Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
More About the Nebraska Truck Driving Championships…
A STATEWIDE COMPETITION FOR PROFESSIONAL HEAVY TRUCK DRIVERS WHO MAINTAIN ACCIDENT-FREE DRIVING RECORDS
Put your trucking knowledge to the test…against the best!
A STATEWIDE COMPETITION FOR PROFESSIONAL HEAVY TRUCK DRIVERS WHO MAINTAIN ACCIDENT-FREE DRIVING RECORDS
Four Phases of the Nebraska Truck Driving Championship
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- Written test covering safety regulations and trucking industry facts
- Vehicle inspection where drivers identify defects
- Interview with a law enforcement office
- Driving skills test in these classes:
• Straight truck with class A, B or C license
• Three-, four- & five-axle sleeper berth and five-axle flatbed driver with class A license
• Five-axle tank driver needs class A license with N or X endorsements
• Twin trailers driver with class A license with T endorsement
• Step van driver can be a CDL or non-CDL license
• Concrete mixer driver with class B license
Winners in each class advance to the National Truck Driving Championships. NTA member companies sponsor their drivers and owner/operators to attend the two-day contest.
SPONSORSHIP
Sponsors of the Truck Driving Championship will get mentioned in the 2019 Nebraska Truck Driving Championship Program, event signage and the special 2019 championship issue of Nebraska Trucker Magazine. Public announcements will also mention sponsors during the driving competition on Saturday, June 1.
Sponsorship levels
Silver – $100
Gold – $250
Platinum – $500
Diamond – $1,500 or more
If you have questions about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Lucas, Heath or Raul. We appreciate your support in making the 2019 Nebraska Truck Driving Championships a success.
EVENT LOCATION
Fonner Park
700 E Stolley Park Rd
Grand Island, NE 68801
Future NTDC Championships
- May 28-30, 2020
- June 17-19, 2021
- June 2-4, 2022
- June 1-3, 2023
- May 30- June 1, 2024
