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Truck Driving Championships

Thank you for joining us to celebrate this year’s Truck Driving Championships! Congratulations to this year’s winners, and a special thank you to our incredible sponsors for making this event possible. Keep scrolling to view photos from this year’s event, check out the scores, and learn more about the highlights of this year’s championships.

2025 Truck Driving Championships Winners Announced!

The Tennessee Trucking Association’s 2025 Truck Driving Championships (TDC) were an unforgettable event, bringing together 145 of the state’s finest drivers to compete for top honors in a variety of categories.

Despite challenging weather, including a heavy rainstorm and hail during Friday’s pre-trip inspection, the participants showed incredible resilience and determination. Their focus and drive were on full display as they persevered through the conditions to demonstrate the skill and professionalism that defines Tennessee’s truck drivers.

Congratulations to our winners, and thank you to everyone who made this event possible!

 

TDC Championship Winners 2025

Inspector Challenge 
Runner Up: Trp. John-Mark Tarr
Winner: Trp. Jacob Edwards

Pre-Trip Inspection: Tim Blair, FedEx Freight, Inc.

Rookie of the Year: Raymond Hudson, Southeastern Freight Lines

Team Trophy: ABF

Fred Thayer Grand Champion: Samuel Bryant, FedEx Freight, Inc.

 

Step Van

1st: Ethan Thennes – FedEx
2nd: Chase Dickens – FedEx
3rd: Jason Flowers – FedEx

Straight Truck

1st: Samuel Bryant – FedEx Freight
2nd: Christopher Massingill – ABF
3rd: Jeffrey Johnson – Old Dominion

Three-Axle Van

1st: Gary Luster – FedEx Freight
2nd: Danny Ewell – Walmart
3rd: Raymond Hudson – Southeastern Freight Lines

Four-Axle Van

1st: Hobie Eirich – FedEx Freight
2nd: Brandon Gilpatrick – FedEx Freight
3rd: Paula Harper – FedEx Freight

Five-Axle Van

1st: Juan Nava – Huff & Puff Trucking, Inc.
2nd: John Lemmons – UPS
3rd: Terry Williams – Walmart

Tank

1st: Covey Thompson – The Martin-Brower Company
2nd: Michael Bowman – FedEx Freight
3rd: Marvin Humphries – Old Dominion

Flatbed

1st: Josh Arwood – Old Dominion
2nd: Daniel Huffine – FedEx Freight
3rd: Brandon Knight – Huff & Puff Trucking, Inc.

Twin-Trailers

1st: Tim Blair – FedEx Freight
2nd: Jimmy Duncan – FedEx Freight
3rd: Chad Skeen – Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.

Sleeper

1st: Michael Andrews – Walmart
2nd: Dean Hiles – Walmart
3rd: Ray Shelton – FedEx Freight

 

Looking Ahead to Nationals
We are excited to send our first-place winners on to the National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC) and Step Van Driving Championships this fall in Minneapolis, Minnesota from August 20-23, 2025. The NTDC is the "Super Bowl" of truck-driving safety and one of the most prestigious events in the trucking industry.

Thanks to Our Volunteers and Organizers
A heartfelt thank you to the state troopers, participants, and volunteers who worked tirelessly to ensure this event was a success. We could not have done it without you! Also, a big thank you to our steering committee for all the hard work behind the scenes organizing this event. We look forward to seeing everyone again next year!

Thank you, 2025 Truck Driving Championship Sponsors! 

This year’s championships wouldn’t have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors.

A special thank you to our TDC Elite Sponsors:

  • Alliance Interstate Risk
  • PrePass
  • Vertical Alliance Group

Additionally, we’d like to recognize the sponsors of the following categories:

  • TDC Championship Judges Lunch Sponsor: Averitt Express, Inc.
  • TDC Cash Awards Sponsor: Clarke Power Services, Inc.
  • TDC Insurance Sponsor: Federal Express Corporation
  • TDC Class Sponsor: Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
  • TDC Pre-Trip Event Sponsor: TCW, Inc.
  • TDC Class Sponsor: Tennessee Steel Haulers, LLC
  • TDC Challenge Coin Sponsor: Titan Transfer, Inc.

Your contributions help us continue to celebrate the trucking community year after year!

About This Year's Truck Driving Championship

Thank you to all of this year’s sponsors, supporters, and participants for joining us at this year’s Truck Driving Championships!

Competitors

This year, we had 145 incredible competitors from across the state. That’s 145 individuals who have maintained an accident-free record for a full year!

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Banquet Attendees

Thank you to everyone who came out to support this year’s winners at our banquet. It’s a privilege to celebrate their hard work and dedication.

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Volunteers

A special thank you to our volunteers & THP for supporting this incredible event. Giving your time helps us continue to celebrate and support our truck drivers.

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View TDC Photos 

Check out the highlights from this year’s Truck Driving Championships — featuring the best moments, participants, and events.

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View the Scores

Explore the official results from the Truck Driving Championships and see who took home the top spots!

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