16 Oregon Trucking Association, Inc. Oregon Truck Dispatch Oregon Drivers Find Success at National Truck Driving Championships By Jennifer Sitton | OTA Communications Consultant TWO OREGON DRIVERS came home from the 2024 National Truck Driving & Step Van Championships with third place trophies, an impressive feat given the 422 drivers from 49 states who competed in this year’s event. Daniel Shamrell from FedEx Freight, this year’s Oregon Truck Driving Championships Grand Champion and longtime advocate for the Truck Driving Championships, earned third place in the 3-Axle category, while Travis Hutchinson from FedEx took home third place in the Step Van category. Professional truck drivers who place first in their division at their respective state Truck Driving Championships have the opportunity to represent their state at the National Truck Driving & Step Van Championships, which is held in a different location every year. This year’s event included driving competitions across nine vehicle classes, vehicle inspection and a written exam. Known as the “Super Bowl of Safety,” this year’s participants boasted a total of nearly 685 million accident-free miles among all participants. Drivers with eligible safety records will have the opportunity to compete in the Oregon Truck Driving Championships this coming spring, with the chance to represent Oregon at the national TDC in 2025. Daniel Shamrell from FedEx Freight, this year’s Oregon Truck Driving Championships Grand Champion and longtime advocate for the Truck Driving Championships, earned third place in the 3-Axle category, while Travis Hutchinson from FedEx took home third place in the Step Van category.
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