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.
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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, 2023Anthony Spero, ‘The Mayor,’ to Retire From NTDC
COLUMBUS, Ohio — For his final appearance as a competitor at the “Super Bowl of Safety,” Anthony “Tony” Spero’s family was on hand to partake in his swan song.
August 18, 2023Past 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, 2023Florida Slow to Respond to Truck Parking Need Along I-4
Truck parking is a well-documented nationwide problem, but along Central Florida's heavily congested Interstate 4, the issue is particularly acute, with little relief in sight.
August 18, 2023Intricate 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, 2023Hawaii Ports Tackle Relief Efforts, Container Congestion
Hawaii has temporarily waived Kahului Harbor wharfage fees for inbound cargo to help relief efforts after the devastating Lahaina fire in Maui on Aug. 8.
August 17, 20232014 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, 2023NTDC 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 year’s “Super Bowl of Safety.”
August 17, 2023ATA 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.
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