Three XPO Drivers Earn Top Awards at the 2024 National Truck Driving Championships
XPO (NYSE: XPO), a leading LTL freight transportation provider in North America, celebrated outstanding achievements at the 2024 National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC) in Indianapolis. Three XPO drivers earned top awards:
1. Brandon Hardy (Las Vegas): First place in five-axle class, 10th NTDC appearance
2. Joe Hicks (Cranston): First place in four-axle class, 10th NTDC appearance
3. Rich Sweeney (Chicopee): Neill Darmstadter Professional Excellence Award, 15th NTDC appearance
Additionally, Ina Daly (Phoenix) was named a finalist in the flatbed class. In total, 22 XPO drivers from 16 states competed, showcasing XPO's commitment to safety and professional excellence in the trucking industry.
XPO (NYSE: XPO), un importante fornitore di trasporti LTL in Nord America, ha celebrato straordinari successi alle National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC) del 2024 a Indianapolis. Tre conducenti XPO hanno ottenuto premi importanti:
1. Brandon Hardy (Las Vegas): Primo posto nella categoria a cinque assi, 10ª partecipazione al NTDC
2. Joe Hicks (Cranston): Primo posto nella categoria a quattro assi, 10ª partecipazione al NTDC
3. Rich Sweeney (Chicopee): Premio per l'Eccellenza Professionale Neill Darmstadter, 15ª partecipazione al NTDC
Inoltre, Ina Daly (Phoenix) è stata nominata finalista nella categoria camion con pianale. Complessivamente, 22 conducenti XPO provenienti da 16 stati hanno partecipato, dimostrando l'impegno di XPO per la sicurezza e l'eccellenza professionale nell'industria dei trasporti.
XPO (NYSE: XPO), un proveedor líder de transporte de carga LTL en América del Norte, celebró logros destacados en los National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC) 2024 en Indianápolis. Tres conductores de XPO recibieron premios importantes:
1. Brandon Hardy (Las Vegas): Primer lugar en la clase de cinco ejes, 10ª aparición en el NTDC
2. Joe Hicks (Cranston): Primer lugar en la clase de cuatro ejes, 10ª aparición en el NTDC
3. Rich Sweeney (Chicopee): Premio Neill Darmstadter de Excelencia Profesional, 15ª aparición en el NTDC
Además, Ina Daly (Phoenix) fue nombrada finalista en la clase de plataforma. En total, 22 conductores de XPO de 16 estados compitieron, demostrando el compromiso de XPO con la seguridad y la excelencia profesional en la industria del transporte.
XPO (NYSE: XPO)는 북미에서 선도적인 LTL 화물 운송 제공업체로서 인디애나폴리스에서 개최된 2024 전국 트럭 운전 선수권 대회(NTDC)에서 뛰어난 성과를 기념했습니다. 세 명의 XPO 운전자가 주요 상을 수상했습니다:
1. 브랜든 하디 (라스베이거스): 5축 클래스에서 1위, NTDC 10회 출전
2. 조 힉스 (크랜스턴): 4축 클래스에서 1위, NTDC 10회 출전
3. 리치 스위니 (치코피): 닐 다름스타드 전문 우수상, NTDC 15회 출전
추가로, 이나 데일리 (피닉스)는 플랫베드 클래스에서 결선 진출자로 선정되었습니다. 총 16개 주에서 22명의 XPO 운전자가 참여하여 트럭 산업에서의 안전과 전문성에 대한 XPO의 헌신을 보여주었습니다.
XPO (NYSE: XPO), un fournisseur leader de transport de fret LTL en Amérique du Nord, a célébré des réalisations exceptionnelles lors des Championnat National de Conduite de Camion (NTDC) de 2024 à Indianapolis. Trois conducteurs de XPO ont reçu des récompenses de premier plan :
1. Brandon Hardy (Las Vegas) : Première place dans la catégorie à cinq essieux, 10e participation au NTDC
2. Joe Hicks (Cranston) : Première place dans la catégorie à quatre essieux, 10e participation au NTDC
3. Rich Sweeney (Chicopee) : Prix Neill Darmstadter d'Excellence Professionnelle, 15e participation au NTDC
De plus, Ina Daly (Phoenix) a été nommée finaliste dans la catégorie plateau. Au total, 22 conducteurs de XPO provenant de 16 États ont participé, soulignant l'engagement d'XPO pour la sécurité et l'excellence professionnelle dans l'industrie du transport.
XPO (NYSE: XPO), ein führender Anbieter von LTL-Frachttransport in Nordamerika, feierte herausragende Erfolge bei den National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC) 2024 in Indianapolis. Drei Fahrer von XPO erhielten die höchsten Auszeichnungen:
1. Brandon Hardy (Las Vegas): Erster Platz in der Klasse für fünf Achsen, 10. NTDC-Teilnahme
2. Joe Hicks (Cranston): Erster Platz in der Klasse für vier Achsen, 10. NTDC-Teilnahme
3. Rich Sweeney (Chicopee): Neill Darmstadter Preis für berufliche Exzellenz, 15. NTDC-Teilnahme
Darüber hinaus wurde Ina Daly (Phoenix) als Finalistin in der Flatbed-Klasse ausgezeichnet. Insgesamt traten 22 Fahrer von XPO aus 16 Bundesstaaten an, was das Engagement von XPO für Sicherheit und berufliche Exzellenz in der Transportbranche unter Beweis stellt.
- Three XPO drivers won top awards at the 2024 National Truck Driving Championships
- XPO had one of the strongest performances among 65 participating teams
- 22 XPO drivers from 16 states qualified for the national competition
- XPO drivers demonstrated exceptional safety records and professional skills
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GREENWICH, Conn., Aug. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Three drivers from XPO (NYSE: XPO), a leading provider of LTL freight transportation in North America, took home top awards tonight at the 2024 National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC). The competition, known as the “Super Bowl of Safety,” was held in Indianapolis from August 21 to 24.
The XPO drivers honored at this year’s national championships were:
- Brandon Hardy (Las Vegas, Nevada): First place in the five-axle class. Brandon has over one million accident-free miles and made his 10th appearance at NTDC this year.
- Joe Hicks (Cranston, Rhode Island): First place in the four-axle class. Joe returned to nationals for the 10th time after placing second in the three-axle class at the 2023 NTDC.
- Rich Sweeney (Chicopee, Massachusetts): Recipient of the prestigious Neill Darmstadter Professional Excellence Award, presented to the contestant who most exemplifies the best attributes of a professional truck driver. Rich has over two million accident-free miles and made his 15th NTDC appearance this year.
Ina Daly (Phoenix, Arizona) also was named a finalist in the flatbed class. A trucking industry trailblazer with over three million accident-free miles, Ina returned to nationals for the 17th time after receiving the Neill Darmstadter Professional Excellence award last year. In 2013, she made history as the first woman named a national champion at NTDC.
In total, 22 XPO drivers hailing from 16 states competed at the 2024 NTDC. Each qualified for the national competition by winning their state truck driving championships and maintaining an accident-free driving record for at least one year.
XPO’s results at this year’s championships were among the strongest of the 65 teams participating.
Mario Harik, chief executive officer of XPO, said, “We are proud to have a team of world-class drivers who keep our roads safe while providing exceptional service for our customers. Their skill, professionalism and commitment to safety were on full display at this year’s National Truck Driving Championships and at the state competitions that led up to it. Congratulations to our drivers, and thank you to all the family members, loved ones and colleagues who supported them along the way.”
A complete overview of XPO’s team at this year’s national finals can be found at bit.ly/XPO-2024-NTDC.
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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