National Truck Driving Championships

National Truck Driving Championships


Latest Episodes

11-Time Oregon Grand Champion Dan Shamrell Ready For His 19th NTDC Trip
July 30, 2025

How do you become a living legend within the NTDC Community? Thats the one question we did not ask Dan Shamrell, who is our featured guest on this episode of the podcast. First of all, Dan is far too

2014 Grand Champion Jeff Langenhahn Part Of Stacked NTDC 2025 Tanker Field
July 28, 2025

When the competitors in the Tanker Class gather at NTDC 2025 in Minneapolis, this division will feature three National Grand Champions. Tanker includes the past two NTDC Grand Champions with Jackie Re

NTDC 2025 Organizing Committee Member Heath Arnold Inspired By Example of Champions
July 27, 2025

Much in the same way that professional drivers from across the country prepare for their State TDC that will give them a shot at qualifying for the National Championships, Heath Arnold is drawn to ser

Back-To-Back NY State Grand Champ Mark McLean Continues To Excel
July 26, 2025

How do you top winning the State Grand Championship in New York in 2024? Mark McLean of FedEx Freight provided that answer in 2025 when he became the back-to-back Grand Champion from the Empire State.

Florida Grand Champion Miguel Sanchez Dedicated To Staying Prepared
July 19, 2025

Miguel Sanchez of UPS believes in preparation. Like countless professional drivers on the road today, Miguel stays prepared for the unexpected. In the hours before the Florida Trucking Association hel

Family Support Helps To Fuel Ritch Fundell’s Continued Excellence
July 17, 2025

In early June, Ritch Fundell brought home his fifth Grand Championship for the state of Illinois. One of the many people in the crowd cheering Ritch as he won the Tanker Class Championship en route to

National Championship Driving Course Design: NTDC 2025 Committee Member Frank Ems Takes Us Inside
July 12, 2025

What goes into developing the driving courses for the National Truck Driving and National Step Van Driving Championships? During this episode of the podcast, we asked that question and touched on a nu

‘Rhode Warriors’ Chris Maxwell And Al D’Angelo Celebrate Joe Hicks In TDC Look Back
July 10, 2025

In the days prior to winning what would be his 7th career Rhode Island State TDC Grand Championship, Joe Hicks of XPO was being honored on the floor of the Rhode Island State House. Joe heard a procla

NTDC 2025 Organizing Committee Chair Bob Foskey Ready For Final Countdown
July 05, 2025

Recorded on June 20 when the start of NTDC 2025 was just 60 days away, this episode of the podcast gave us the opportunity to catch up with Bob Foskey, who is serving as the Chairman of the Organizing

Picture Perfect Early Birthday Gift: Ramon Guzman Returning To Nationals
July 01, 2025

Ramon Guzman of FedEx Freight has become a fixture at the California Truck Driving Championships and he is a true testament to perseverance. Until breaking through in 2025 winning the title in the Fla