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.

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2019 Press Release & Winner Info

Straight Class:

1. Christina Gaines – FedEx Express
2. Shawn Harms – FedEx Freight
3. Steven Hays – Grand Island Express

Three-axle class:

1. Eric Stein Werner – Enterprises
2. Chris Corbett – Old Dominion Freight Line
3. James O’Neill – FedEx Freight

Four-axle class:

1. David Dye – FedEx Freight
2. Kevin Zelasney – ABF Freight
3. John Poppen – FedEx Freight

Five-axle class:

1. Thomas Rott – Grand Island Express
2. Tom Canning – Old Dominion Freight Line
3. Robie Jensen – Fremont Contract Carriers

Five-axle sleeper class:

1. Tim Dean – Werner Enterprises
2. Jeff Tomlinson – Fremont Contract Carriers
3. Jonathan Bhatt – Grand Island Express

Tank truck class:

1. Larry Derr – Werner Enterprises
2. Scott Stroup – YRC Freight
3. Tim Anderson – ABF Freight

Flatbed class:

1. Luke Beiermann – Lyman-Richey Corp.
2. Josh Howell – Sunrise Express
3. George Chaney – FedEx Freight

Twin-trailer class:

1. Terry Durham – Werner Enterprises
2. David Auger – FedEx Freight
3. Rich Boyd – Crete Carrier

Step van class:

1. Adam Stroup – FedEx Express
2. John W. Peyton – FedEx Express
3. Chris Cherry – FedEx Express

Mixer truck class:

1. John Brezina – Lyman-Richey Corporation
2. Tommy Inzauro – Lyman-Richey Corporation
3. Steve Kelley – Lyman-Richey Corporation

Team winners:

1. FedEx Freight
2. Werner Enterprises
3. ABF Freight