2023 NTDC News Updates

Business, Safety

Trucking Community Rallies Around Ex-Yellow Drivers at NTDC

Ex-Yellow drivers who qualified for NTDC have been on an emotional roller coaster since learning their jobs were eliminated, but the trucking community has raised funds and their spirits.

August 18, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety

Former NTDC Grand Champions Reflect on Driving Course

COLUMBUS, Ohio After tackling a driving course Aug. 18 most of their peers described as challenging, Roland Bolduc and Jeff Langenhahn acknowledged the venue pushed them to perform at a high level.

August 18, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety

Anthony Spero, The Mayor, to Retire From NTDC

COLUMBUS, Ohio For his final appearance as a competitor at the Super Bowl of Safety, Anthony Tony Speros family was on hand to partake in his swan song.

August 18, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety

Past Grand Champion Dick Gillespie Stays Close to NTDC

COLUMBUS, Ohio Two-time grand champion Dick Gillespie says he never tires of coming to trucking events such as the National Truck Driving Championships.

August 18, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety

Intricate Driving Course Vexes NTDC Field

COLUMBUS, Ohio Sharp turns on a narrow stretch complemented by an alley dock maneuver stumped many elite competitors during the first driving day at the 86th annual Super Bowl of Safety.

August 18, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety

2014 NTDC Grand Champion Langenhahn Ready for Encore

Wisconsin grand champ Jeffrey Langenhahn, competing in the twins class, is one of two former NTDC grand champions taking the course this year in Columbus, Ohio.

August 17, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety

NTDC Truckers Show They Have the Write Stuff

COLUMBUS, Ohio Difficult. Overwhelming. Tough. Hard. These were commonly heard descriptions from drivers about the written exam at this years Super Bowl of Safety.

August 17, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety

ATA Kicks Off Annual Safety Showcase

COLUMBUS, Ohio The National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Championships featuring 421 elite drivers kicked off with messages from industry and government officials.

August 16, 2023
Business, Safety

Hermida Anticipates Training, Focus Will Blossom at NTDC

COLUMBUS, Ohio A surprising new sentiment stirs for FedEx Freights Luis Hermida: anticipation. This years NTDC is finally here, and Hermida, competing in the twins class, is determined to display his talents.

August 16, 2023
Equipment, Safety

NTDC Spotlight: Roland Bolduc, Part 4

Roland Bolduc of FedEx Express will set his sights on his third NTDC title this week. He'll be packing inspiration and some dogged determination when he takes the course.

August 15, 2023