YRC Worldwide Sends 31 Professional Drivers to the 2013 National Truck Driving Championships
OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Aug. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- YRC Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ: YRCW) announced today that 31 of its professional drivers will compete at the 2013 National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC). The competition will be held August 20 — 24 at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, UT.
"We would like to extend our congratulations to our remarkable team of drivers competing at the National Truck Driving Championships," said James Welch, CEO of YRC Worldwide. "We have made significant improvements in safety and it remains a top priority for us. The continued commitment of our drivers to keeping our highways safe and providing the highest level of service to our customers is what makes us an organization Powered by Professionals, and we thank them for this achievement."
Now in its 76th year, the NTDC and affiliated state truck driving championships are considered one of the industry's largest and most effective safety programs. Known to many as the "Super Bowl of Safety," these annual competitions inspire tens of thousands of drivers to operate accident-free for the right to compete.
To qualify for the national championships, drivers must place first in their respective class at state competition. Both the state and national competitions include challenging driving skills and maneuvering tests, a pre-trip inspection, and a written examination covering vehicle operation and federal safety regulations. To participate, drivers must be accident-free, regardless of fault, for one year and through the national championships.
For more information about YRC Freight and its participation in the NTDC, please visit http://www.yrc.com/about/ntdc/.
The 2013 YRC Worldwide National Truck Driving Championships Team
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YRC Freight Drivers |
State |
Class |
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Scott Archer |
Illinois |
Straight truck |
|
Brian Briske |
Montana |
5-axle |
|
Don Conklin |
Indiana |
Tanker |
|
Kevin Dean |
Georgia |
3-axle |
|
John Estep |
Illinois |
Tanker |
|
Duane Foreman |
Minnesota |
Tanker |
|
Robbie Granstrom |
Oklahoma |
5-axle sleeper |
|
George Hale |
Mississippi |
Straight truck |
|
Dave Hall |
Arkansas |
4-axle |
|
Mark Hewitt |
Ohio |
4-axle |
|
Jude Hurst |
Kentucky |
Twins |
|
Willie Johnson |
Mississippi |
3-axle |
|
Jerry Jordan |
California |
5-axle |
|
Henry Mahler |
Florida |
Flatbed |
|
Duane Maroney |
Minnesota |
Twins |
|
Tim McNamee |
Minnesota |
5-axle |
|
Wilson Meier |
New York |
5-axle |
|
Larry Menter |
Maine |
Twins |
|
David Messmer |
Arizona |
4-axle |
|
Neil Nogues |
New Hampshire |
Straight truck |
|
Jack Rojas |
New Mexico |
3-axle |
|
Tim Smith |
Utah |
Flatbed |
|
Paul Unser |
Idaho |
Flatbed |
|
Robert Williams |
Colorado |
4-axle |
|
Holland Drivers |
State |
Class |
|
Russell Simpson |
Ohio |
5-axle |
|
Bruce Renton |
Michigan |
Straight truck |
|
Jim Looks |
Michigan |
Tanker |
|
Marty Blandford |
Indiana |
5-axle |
|
Reddaway Drivers |
State |
Class |
|
Scott Colwell |
Idaho |
Sleeper |
|
Jeff Payne |
Utah |
Twin trailers |
|
John Van Buren |
Oregon |
Straight truck |
About YRC Worldwide
YRC Worldwide Inc., a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Overland Park, Kan., is the holding company for a portfolio of successful companies including YRC Freight, YRC Reimer, Holland, Reddaway, and New Penn, and provides China-based services through its JHJ joint venture. YRC Worldwide has one of the largest, most comprehensive less-than-truckload (LTL) networks in North America with local, regional, national and international capabilities. Through its team of experienced service professionals, YRC Worldwide offers industry-leading expertise in heavyweight shipments and flexible supply chain solutions, ensuring customers can ship industrial, commercial and retail goods with confidence. Please visit www.yrcw.com for more information.
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