West Virginia Drivers to Compete at National Truck Driving Championship
“The Truck Driving Championship represents the culmination of the industry’s dedication to safety,” said Jan Vineyard, president of the West Virginia Trucking Association. “West Virginia is home to some of the safest, most professional drivers in the country. Our talented drivers earned their spots to compete in this industry-revered event and I wish them the best of luck!”
West Virginia participants at the National Truck Driving Championship for each category include:
Kevin Asbury, FedEx Freight (4-Axle) – Leon, WV
Nickolas Backes, Pitt Ohio (Tank Truck) – Fraziers Bottom, WV
Timothy Bailey, Con-Way Freight (3-Axle) – West Union, WV
Ken P. Barnett, FedEx Freight (5-Axle) – Given, WV
Wesley Bentley, Wal-Mart Transportation (Sleeper) – Vienna, WV
Corkee Clay, FedEx Freight (Flatbed) – Huntington, WV
Thomas Edens, FedEx Freight (Twin Trailers) – Saint Albans, WV
James Priddy, FedEx Freight (Straight Truck) – Charleston, WV
Kenneth Tresselt, FedEx Express (Step Van) – Charles Town, WV
About the National Truck Driving Championships
The American Trucking Association’s National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC) and National Step Van Driving Championships include top professional truck drivers from around the United States competing at company, state and regional levels to make it to the national competition Aug. 11-15 in St. Louis, MO. The NTDC annually attracts over 2,000 cheering friends, family, colleagues and spectators.
An article from the State Journal on this press release can be seen here.
West Virginia Trucking Association members receive a 2.7% discount
