22 XPO Drivers to Compete in the 2024 National Truck Driving Championships in Indianapolis
XPO (NYSE: XPO), a leading freight transportation provider in North America, has announced its team of 22 finalists for the 2024 National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC) in Indianapolis from August 21-24. The NTDC, known as the 'Super Bowl of Safety,' is hosted by the American Trucking Associations and tests drivers' precision skills and industry knowledge. XPO's finalists come from 16 states, each qualifying by winning their state championships and maintaining accident-free records for at least a year.
Notable competitors include 'Rookie of the Year' state champion Darrell Anderson from South Dakota and Ina Daly from Arizona, the first woman to be named a national NTDC Grand Champion. Four XPO drivers were named Grand Champions of their state competitions: Ernie Budlowski (Connecticut), Rich Sweeney (Massachusetts), Wilbert Vano (New Jersey), and Larry Gorby (West Virginia).
XPO (NYSE: XPO), un fornitore leader di trasporti merci in Nord America, ha annunciato il suo team di 22 finalisti per il Campionato Nazionale di Guida dei Camion 2024 (NTDC) che si svolgerà a Indianapolis dal 21 al 24 agosto. Il NTDC, noto come il 'Super Bowl della Sicurezza', è ospitato dalle American Trucking Associations e mette alla prova le capacità di precisione dei conducenti e le loro conoscenze del settore. I finalisti di XPO provengono da 16 stati, ognuno qualificato vincendo i campionati statali e mantenendo un record senza incidenti per almeno un anno.
I concorrenti di spicco includono il campione statale 'Rookie of the Year' Darrell Anderson dal Sud Dakota e Ina Daly dall'Arizona, la prima donna a essere nominata Grand Champion nazionale del NTDC. Quattro conducenti di XPO sono stati nominati Grand Champion delle loro competizioni statali: Ernie Budlowski (Connecticut), Rich Sweeney (Massachusetts), Wilbert Vano (New Jersey) e Larry Gorby (Virginia Occidentale).
XPO (NYSE: XPO), un proveedor líder de transporte de mercancías en América del Norte, ha anunciado su equipo de 22 finalistas para el Campeonato Nacional de Conducción de Camiones 2024 (NTDC) en Indianápolis del 21 al 24 de agosto. El NTDC, conocido como el 'Super Bowl de la Seguridad', es organizado por las American Trucking Associations y evalúa las habilidades de precisión de los conductores y su conocimiento de la industria. Los finalistas de XPO provienen de 16 estados, cada uno calificado al ganar sus campeonatos estatales y mantener un historial sin accidentes durante al menos un año.
Los competidores notables incluyen al campeón estatal 'Rookie of the Year' Darrell Anderson de Dakota del Sur y Ina Daly de Arizona, la primera mujer en ser nombrada Grand Champion nacional del NTDC. Cuatro conductores de XPO fueron nombrados Grand Champions de sus competiciones estatales: Ernie Budlowski (Connecticut), Rich Sweeney (Massachusetts), Wilbert Vano (Nueva Jersey) y Larry Gorby (Virginia Occidental).
XPO (NYSE: XPO)는 북미의 주요 화물 운송 제공업체로서, 2024년 전국 트럭 운전 선수권 대회(NTDC)의 22명의 결선 진출자 팀을 발표했습니다. NTDC는 8월 21일부터 24일까지 인디애나폴리스에서 열리며, '안전의 슈퍼볼'로 알려져 있습니다. 이 대회는 미국 트럭 운송 협회(American Trucking Associations) 주최로 개최되며, 운전자의 정밀 능력과 산업 지식을 테스트합니다. XPO의 결선 진출자는 16개 주에서 왔으며, 각 주별 선수권 대회에서 우승하고 최소 1년 동안 무사고 기록을 유지함으로써 자격을 갖추었습니다.
주목할 만한 경쟁자로는 '올해의 신인' 주 챔피언 다렐 앤더슨 (사우스다코타)과 아리조나의 이나 데일리가 있습니다. 이나는 NTDC 국가 그랜드 챔피언으로 선정된 첫 번째 여성입니다. XPO의 네 명의 운전자가 주 대회에서 그랜드 챔피언으로 선정되었습니다: 어니 부들로우스키 (코네티컷), 리치 스위니 (매사추세츠), 윌버트 바노 (뉴저지), 라리 고비 (웨스트버지니아).
XPO (NYSE: XPO), un fournisseur de transport de fret de premier plan en Amérique du Nord, a annoncé son équipe de 22 finalistes pour les Championnats Nationaux de Conduite de Camion 2024 (NTDC) qui se dérouleront à Indianapolis du 21 au 24 août. Le NTDC, connu sous le nom de 'Super Bowl de la Sécurité', est organisé par les American Trucking Associations et évalue les compétences de précision des conducteurs ainsi que leurs connaissances de l'industrie. Les finalistes de XPO viennent de 16 États, chacun se qualifiant en remportant leurs championnats d'État et en maintenant un dossier sans accidents pendant au moins un an.
Parmi les concurrents notables figurent le champion d'État 'Rookie of the Year' Darrell Anderson du Dakota du Sud et Ina Daly de l'Arizona, la première femme à être nommée Grand Champion national du NTDC. Quatre conducteurs de XPO ont été nommés Grands Champions de leurs compétitions d'État : Ernie Budlowski (Connecticut), Rich Sweeney (Massachusetts), Wilbert Vano (New Jersey) et Larry Gorby (Virginie-Occidentale).
XPO (NYSE: XPO), ein führender Anbieter von Frachttransporten in Nordamerika, hat sein Team von 22 Finalisten für die National Truck Driving Championships 2024 (NTDC) bekannt gegeben, die vom 21. bis 24. August in Indianapolis stattfinden. Die NTDC, bekannt als der 'Super Bowl der Sicherheit', wird von den American Trucking Associations ausgerichtet und testet das präzise Fahrkönnen sowie das Branchenwissen der Fahrer. Die Finalisten von XPO kommen aus 16 Bundesstaaten, wobei jeder durch den Gewinn der Staatsmeisterschaften und einem unfallfreien Jahr qualifiziert ist.
Bemerkenswerte Wettbewerber sind der Staatsmeister 'Rookie of the Year' Darrell Anderson aus South Dakota und Ina Daly aus Arizona, die erste Frau, die den nationalen NTDC Grand Champion Titel erhält. Vier XPO-Fahrer wurden Grand Champions ihrer Staatswettbewerbe: Ernie Budlowski (Connecticut), Rich Sweeney (Massachusetts), Wilbert Vano (New Jersey) und Larry Gorby (West Virginia).
- XPO has 22 drivers qualifying for the National Truck Driving Championships, demonstrating the company's strong focus on safety and skill
- Four XPO drivers were named Grand Champions in their respective state competitions, highlighting the high caliber of XPO's workforce
- XPO's team includes diverse talent, such as a 'Rookie of the Year' state champion and the first woman to be named a national NTDC Grand Champion
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GREENWICH, Conn., July 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XPO (NYSE: XPO), a leading provider of freight transportation in North America, today announced its team of finalists for this year’s National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC) from August 21 to 24 in Indianapolis.
The annual NTDC, hosted by the American Trucking Associations, is a contest of precision driving skills and industry knowledge. Known as the “Super Bowl of Safety,” NTDC celebrates the nation’s most accomplished drivers while underscoring the importance of safety in the freight industry.
Mario Harik, chief executive officer of XPO, said, “XPO’s continued success at the National Truck Driving Championships is a testament to our unwavering commitment to safety, reliability and world-class service for our customers. Congratulations to all of our drivers who qualified for the national finals and to everyone who competed in their state competitions. We’re proud of your skill, professionalism and hard work and look forward to cheering on Team XPO in Indianapolis.”
XPO’s NTDC finalists hail from 16 states. Each qualified for nationals by winning their state truck driving championships. Every finalist also has had an accident-free driving record for at least one year.
XPO’s 2024 competitors include “Rookie of the Year” state champion Darrell Anderson from South Dakota and trailblazer Ina Daly from Arizona, who in 2013 was the first woman to be named a national NTDC Grand Champion. Daly returns this year for her 17th national finals.
Four of XPO’s finalists were named Grand Champions of their state competitions, scoring the highest total score among competitors in nine equipment categories. XPO’s four state Grand Champions are:
- Ernie Budlowski (Connecticut): A 27-year veteran of XPO who has driven more than 2 million accident-free miles, Ernie Budlowski heads to the NTDC for the 12th time and will be competing in the tank truck class.
- Rich Sweeney (Massachusetts): 2019 national Grand Champion Rich Sweeney returns for his 15th appearance at the NTDC, where he will compete in the tank truck class.
- Wilbert Vano (New Jersey): Wilbert is a five-time state champion and the 2022 national Grand Champion in the 3-axle class. He returns for his 13th trip to the NTDC.
- Larry Gorby (West Virginia): Three-time state Grand Champion Larry Gorby, who has driven more than 1 million accident-free miles, returns to the NTDC this year to compete in the 4-axle vehicle division.
XPO’s 2024 NTDC Finalists:
| State | Driver | Vehicle Class |
| Arizona | Ina Daly | Flatbed |
| California | Alfonso Saavedra | 3-Axle |
| Connecticut | Derrick Caro | Straight Truck |
| Connecticut | Ernie Budlowski | Tank Truck |
| Connecticut | Tony Orfitelli | 3-Axle |
| Georgia | Tim Vogt | Tank Truck |
| Idaho | Ben Scholes | 3-Axle |
| Idaho | Kolton Schultz | 5-Axle |
| Indiana | Phil Glover | Twins |
| Massachusetts | Rich Sweeney | Tank Truck |
| Missouri | Russell Scheer | 3-Axle |
| Nevada | Brandon Hardy | 5-Axle |
| New Jersey | Wilbert Vano | 3-Axle |
| Rhode Island | Joe Hicks | 4-Axle |
| Rhode Island | Ray Nightingale | Twins |
| South Dakota | Darrell Anderson | 3-Axle |
| Utah | Judd Adams | Straight Truck |
| Vermont | Lenny Trifaro | 4-Axle |
| West Virginia | Larry Gorby | 4-Axle |
| West Virginia | Mike Roberts | 3-Axle |
| Wyoming | Aaron Hutson | 4-Axle |
| Wyoming | Heath Holstein | 5-Axle |
About XPO
XPO, Inc. (NYSE: XPO) is a leader in asset-based less-than-truckload (LTL) freight transportation in North America. The company’s customer-focused organization efficiently moves 18 billion pounds of freight per year, enabled by its proprietary technology. XPO serves approximately 52,000 customers with 610 locations and 39,000 employees in North America and Europe, with headquarters in Greenwich, Conn., USA. Visit xpo.com for more information, and connect with XPO on LinkedIn, Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube.
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