SAN DIEGO, Oct. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Today, American Trucking Associations recognized the winners of some of the industry’s top honors.
“The trucking industry is full of individuals who demonstrate daily a commitment to safety and professionalism, but there are certain individuals who have gone beyond the call of duty in demonstrating that commitment,” said ATA President and CEO Bill Graves.
Winners of the National Truck Driving Championships and TMCSuperTech National Technician Skills Competition were honored here during the ATA Management Conference & Exhibition.
ATA recognized Jeffrey Langenhahn, a Con-way Freight professional truck driver based in Plover, Wisc., and 2014 Bendix National Truck Driving Championships Grand Champion, as well as Mark McLean Jr., a technician with FedEx Freight, Montgomery, N.Y., 2014 Technology and Maintenance Council SuperTech Grand Champion.
Both events were held earlier this year and a full list of division winners is below.
ATA will be announcing its National Truck Driver of the Year, National Safety Director of the Year and National Safety Professional Award of Excellence winners October 28-30 at the Safety & Human Resources National Conference & Exhibition in Orlando, Fla.
National Truck Driving Championships Winners
Straight Truck: Brendan Sharp, FedEx Freight (Henderson, Colo.)
Three-Axle: Basher Pierce, FedEx Freight (Sophia, N.C.)
Four-Axle: James Quarles, Walmart Transportation LLC (Laurens, S.C.)
Five-Axle: Wayne Gootee, Walmart Transportation (Brooklyn, Mich.)
Sleeper Berth Class: Matt Awbrey, Walmart Transportation LLC (Franklin, Ga.)
Twins: Jeffrey Langenhahn, Con-way Freight (Plover, Wisc.)
Flatbed Class: Paul Brandon, FedEx Freight (Oxford, Conn.)
Tank Truck Class: Christopher Miller, United Petroleum Transport (Cowetta, Okla.)
Step Van: Christopher Shaw, FedEx Express (Albuquerque, N.M.)
Rookie of the Year: David Guinn, Publix Super Markets Inc. (Mulberry, Fla.)
TMCSuperTech National Technician Skills Competition Winners
ASE Written Test: Jeffrey Nesheim, Ryder System (Carol Stream, Ill.)
Starting & Charging: Jeffrey Nesheim, Ryder System (Carol Stream, Ill.)
HVAC: Eric Rusk, McKee Foods Transportation LLC (Gentry, Ark.)
Brakes: Darrell Duggan, Walmart Transportation LLC (Grantsville, Utah)
Steering & Suspension: Frederick Morra, Ryder System (Hanford, Calif.)
Fifth Wheel: Robert Bruen, Swift Transportation Co. (Jonestown, Pa.)
Tire & Wheel: Joseph Calaway, Walmart Transportation LLC (Reading, Mich.)
PMI: Andrew Dilmuth, FedEx Freight (Jacksonville, Fla.)
Drivetrain: Mark McLean Jr., FedEx Freight (Montgomery, N.Y.)
Engine Electronics: Jeff Schlecht, Omaha Truck Center (Omaha, Neb.)
Service Information: Mark McLean Jr., FedEx Freight (Montgomery, N.Y.)
Electrical 2: Darrell Duggan, Walmart Transportation LLC (Grantsville, Utah)
Engine Hardware: Christopher Tate, Mohawk Truck (West Seneca, N.Y.)
Wheel End 2: Mark McLean Jr., FedEx Freight (Montgomery, N.Y.)
Liftgates: Eric Vos, FedEx Freight (Boise, Idaho)
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SOURCE American Trucking Associations