This year, we hosted the 2024 National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC) and National Step Van Driving Championships (NSVDC) in Indianapolis, August 21-24. The Championships are the culmination of local, state and regional truck driving championships from across the country. The national competition shines the spotlight on the industry's best and safest professional drivers and gives them the opportunity to compete to be named the best of the best.
This competition has a long history – dating back to 1937 when it was known as the National Truck Rodeo. The NTDC competitors are made up of the winners in eight classes of competition from 50 State Trucking Associations’ Truck Driving Championships. During the TDC and NTDC competition, each driver has a chance to demonstrate his or her driving and inspection skills, knowledge and professionalism through a series of tests. The drivers undergo a written examination, pre-trip inspection test and finally, the most visible - the skills test. These annual competitions inspire tens of thousands of drivers to operate accident-free for the right to compete.
In addition to First, Second and Third Place titles, drivers vie for the Professional Excellence Award, the Vehicle Condition Award, the Rookie of the Year Award and the ultimate designation – The Grand Champion award.