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National Truck Driving Championships

A special series from PodWheels that seeks to go deep into the NTDCs, sharing stories and perspectives through our comprehensive coverage of the National Truck Driving Championships, which are hosted annually by the American Trucking Associations. We begin each year by covering the state TDCs and the activities around the state competitions before going onsite at the Nationals and sharing stories following the NTDC event.

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13:37

Lisa Steed Appreciates Opportunities Delivered By...

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2023/09/12

Lisa Steed has a unique perspective when it comes to the road and the opportunities that you can find behind the wheel. After spending a decade as a State Trooper in Utah, Lisa took her career in a new direction when she discovered an opportunity to start a Step Van business where she and her […] The post Lisa Steed Appreciates Opportunities Delivered By Trucking appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

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Ina Daly Defines Professional Excellence With Her...

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2023/09/11

Ina Daly is a true pioneer in the trucking industry, hitting the road over 40 years ago at a time when few women were behind the wheel. Ina excelled in her job, striving for the highest levels of professional excellence as she compiled decade-upon-decade of safe driving. Ina has become a fixture at the Arizona […] The post Ina Daly Defines Professional Excellence With Her Career In Trucking appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

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Mike Barnes Admires Champs, Now Focused On NTDC 2024

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2023/09/08

Mike Barnes is a 34-year veteran professional driver who has been competing through the state of Arkansas to reach the NTDCs for the past few years. Following a third-place finish in his classification this year at the Arkansas Truck Driving Championships, Mike decided to make the trip to NTDC 2023 as spectator and he brought […] The post Mike Barnes Admires Champs, Now Focused On NTDC 2024 appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

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21:47

Maine Connection: Ron Round & Ken Duncan Love...

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2023/09/06

Ron Round and Ken Duncan have made multiple trips to the National Truck Driving and National Step Van Driving Championships, earning State Championships in their respective classifications in the state of Maine. For NTDC 2023, Ron and Ken returned to the national stage in Columbus having joined the newest class of Captains for America’s Road […] The post Maine Connection: Ron Round & Ken Duncan Love Competition and the Ability To Serve The Industry appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio

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11:18

Handshakes With State Champs Priceless Moment For...

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2023/09/05

2023 marks 50 years in the trucking industry for Kevin Burch, and one the highlights of this golden anniversary year for Kevin happened at NTDC 2023. On the final day of the competition, Kevin part of the ATA’s dignitary group that shook the hands of the 419 state champions as they were announced on stage. […] The post Handshakes With State Champs Priceless Moment For Kevin Burch appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

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12:07

Walmart’s Antoine Sadler & Rickey Oliver Working To...

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2023/09/01

Last year, Antoine Sadler posted the high score on the NTDC 2022 driving course with a 220. At NTDC 2023, Antoine focused his dedication to excellence to champion the important work of Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT). Antoine, who is a member of the Board of Directors with TAT, served as an information resource at the […] The post Walmart’s Antoine Sadler & Rickey Oliver Working To Make a Difference appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

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10:54

Iowa Grand Champ Mindy Rathjens Savored Her First...

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2023/08/31

Mindy Rathjens had worked hard through the years to break through the highly competitive field in her home state of Iowa, always seeking to reach the National Championships. In 2023, Mindy not only won the state championship in her classification, but she also claimed the title of Grand Champion for Iowa. In this episode, Mindy […] The post Iowa Grand Champ Mindy Rathjens Savored Her First Trip To The NTDC appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

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9:29

Dan Van Alstine Looks Back On His Term As ATA Chairman

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2023/08/22

As the second day of the driving competition began rolling, ATA Chairman Dan Van Alstine sat down with Jimmy Mac. Dan, who is the President and Chief Operating Officer at Ruan Transportation Management Systems, will be concluding his one-year term as ATA Chairman in October. While celebrating the accomplishments and driving excellence of all the […] The post Dan Van Alstine Looks Back On His Term As ATA Chairman appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

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6:57

Rick Cates Looks Back at His 51 Years Of NTDC Work

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2023/08/22

For more than 50 years now, Rick Cates has been involved in working on the National Truck Driving & National Step Van Driving Championships. Known as the “Senator,” because of this long tenure with the NTDCs, Rick takes some time with Jimmy Mac to look back at his involvement with the national championships over the […] The post Rick Cates Looks Back at His 51 Years Of NTDC Work appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

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13:30

Bob and Byron Bramwell Continue Family Tradition at...

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2023/08/21

Byron and Bob Bramwell are one of the greatest father-and-son acts in the trucking industry. Not only did Bob follow in his father’s footsteps as a multiple state champion to join Byron as a competitor at the NTDCs over the years, but Bob also joined his dad as an industry ambassador when he became the […] The post Bob and Byron Bramwell Continue Family Tradition at NTDCs appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

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16:53

Connecticut Grand Champion Tony Spero Looks Back At...

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2023/08/18

Considered by his fellow competitors as one of the greats in the history of NTDCs, Tony Spero talks with Jimmy Mac about his upcoming retirement from truck driving and the emotional ride he has experienced on his road back to the NTDCs. While looking back at his time in the industry, Tony also tells Jimmy […] The post Connecticut Grand Champion Tony Spero Looks Back At His Long Run At The NTDCs appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

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16:40

Transport Topics Reporter Eugene Mulero Takes Us...

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2023/08/18

Eugene Mulero, who co-authored a book on the history of the National Truck Driving & National Step Van Driving Championships, took a few minutes to step away from his reporter’s position in a safe area within the driving course to give Jimmy Mac and our listeners the scoop on what took place during the event’s […] The post Transport Topics Reporter Eugene Mulero Takes Us Inside The Preliminary Rounds of NTDC 2023 appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

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10:01

NTDC Rookie Tim Blair Taking The Time To Savor His...

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2023/08/18

As he looked out over the road course one day before he would be driving on it, Tim Blair, a State Champion from Tennessee, was all smiles. Tim, who first competed at the state level in 2019, tells Greg Thompson from PodWheels about his journey to reach the NTDCs. Tim, who also became a Captain […] The post NTDC Rookie Tim Blair Taking The Time To Savor His First Trip To The Nationals appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

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12:35

Ina Daly Looks Back At Her 40-Plus Years In Trucking...

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2023/08/18

A trailblazer who became the first woman to claim a National Title at the NTDCs with her trophy run in 2013, Ina Daly talks with Jimmy Mac about her trucking career that now spans more than 40 years. As you’ll hear, Ina shares the important role her father played to get her to pursue a […] The post Ina Daly Looks Back At Her 40-Plus Years In Trucking With Jimmy Mac appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

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16:39

Defending NTDC Grand Champ Roland Bolduc Talks About...

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2023/08/17

On the day before he would get behind wheel at NTDC 2023, defending Grand Champion Roland Bolduc talks with Jimmy Mac on what he observed during the competition’s walkthrough of this year’s road course. Roland and Jimmy also touch on other topics related to the week and the journey that all the competitors have made […] The post Defending NTDC Grand Champ Roland Bolduc Talks About This Year’s Road Course appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

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16:53

Meet Richard Gillespie & How He Earned The Title of...

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2023/08/17

Richard Gillespie is considered by most who know the history of the NTDCs as the G-O-A-T, the Greatest of All Time. From his first NTDC trip in 1965 through 1991, Richard claimed two Grand Championships and he won National Championships in seven different divisions during his long run at the NTDCs. Following his retirement from […] The post Meet Richard Gillespie & How He Earned The Title of G-O-A-T at the NTDCs appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

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18:55

The NTDCs Have Become A Family Tradition For ATA...

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2023/08/17

While ATA President & CEO Chris Spear joins Jimmy Mac in the celebration of safety and driving excellence that are seen through the annual NTDC event, Chris also shares how the national championships have become a yearly trip that he has taken with his son, Thomas. During this episode, Jimmy also talks to Chris about […] The post The NTDCs Have Become A Family Tradition For ATA President & CEO Chris Spear appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

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Eddie Pennington Capping 47-Year Trucking Career With...

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2023/08/17

Some 22 years after Eddie Pennington began his trucking career in 1976, he won his first of 12 State Championships in Florida. The 2023 edition of the NTDCs will be his last run at the nationals as Eddie plans to retire at some point in the next year. Tim Taylor, a Captain with America’s Road […] The post Eddie Pennington Capping 47-Year Trucking Career With 12th Trip To NTDCs appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

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ATA Vice President of Safety Policy Dan Horvath...

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2023/08/17

Dan Horvath, Vice President of Safety Policy at ATA, discusses the deep roots that he has established through the years serving as a volunteer at the NTDCs. Dan tells Jimmy Mac how he got involved with the NTDC event, and he also shares how the excellence displayed by the professional drivers who compete annually at […] The post ATA Vice President of Safety Policy Dan Horvath Continues To Draw Inspiration From The NTDCs appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

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18:36

2004 Grand Champion Wayne Crowder Shares His...

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2023/08/17

Wayne Crowder, who won the 2004 NTDC Grand Championship in his first-ever trip to the nationals, looks back with Jimmy Mac on how he was encouraged to enter the Kentucky State Championships in 19 years ago, which was also his first entry at the state level. Wayne and Jimmy also discuss Wayne’s career and his […] The post 2004 Grand Champion Wayne Crowder Shares His Perspective On The NTDCs appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

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