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National Truck Driving Championships — 240 episodes

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1

XPO’s Robert Dean On His Soaring Return To NTDC With State Flatbed Title

2

Just Peachy: Frito Lay’s Tony Johnson Wins 1st State Grand Champion Title

3

Spotlighting Arizona State Grand Champion Nate Voss and Team UPS

4

Celebrating Chris Poynor’s Repeat As State Grand Champ

5

Going ‘Behind The Cones’ At Washington’s State TDC

6

Some Championship Perspectives With TDC Season Preparing To Ramp Up

7

Ready For Your TDC? Positive Mindset Remains A Key For Trucking’s Captain Kirk

8

Jason Damron Embraces Opportunities To Learn and Serve With NTDC

9

How Do Event Organizers Prepare For A State TDC?

10

Roland Rolls Back The Clock To Spotlight NTDC Award Winner Jim Wilcox

11

Maine’s David Crocker Hits The Note On and Off The Driving Course

12

NTDC Legend Rick Cates Announces Retirement Plans Following NTDC 2026

13

Reed and Comings: An Appreciation for Winning It All And Starting The Climb Again

14

ATA Image Trailer and Road Team Captains Perfect Fit At Safety Drive

15

UPS Building Team Spirit With Strong Safety Drive Results

16

Mark McLean and Tim Blair Give Back While Sharpening Skills At Safety Drive

17

Trucking’s Caring Heart On Full Display At Safety Drive 2026

18

Paul Barnes of UPS Earns Safety Drive’s Grand Champion Title

19

Spotlighting NTDC Legend Ina Daly Ahead of Arizona’s TDC

20

Brent and Laura Darnell: Answering The Call and Winning By Serving Others

21

Veteran Driver Tim Vogt Continues To Find Inspiration Through Annual Safety Drive Event

22

Inspired By 2025, New York’s Zack Bourque Looking To Take Next Big Step

23

NTDC Rewind: Celebrating Pennsylvania’s NTDC Legend Bob Dolan

24

Spotlighting Darius Uible, Road Team Finalist and Man Behind The Camera For UPS

25

NTDC 2026 Committee Chairman Heath Arnold Excited About Road To Pittsburgh

26

Rewinding To 2010: Recalling Carl Krites’ NTDC Grand Champion Run

27

Merle Ashbaugh’s First National Title Makes History For DHL

28

Recalling The Great John Lex and Memories of NTDC 2019 in Pittsburgh

29

Taking A Trip Back In Time To Pittsburgh and NTDC 2019

30

Championship Runoff Rewind: NTDC’s Version Of The Playoffs

31

Herschel Evans Preparing For Record Field At Safety Drive For A Cure

32

Time Capsule: Taking Trip With Mike Alpine Back To 2004 Championship

33

Steady Climber Ed Hill Recalls Reaching Flatbed Summit At NTDC 2025

34

Sending Out A Call For Safety Drive 2026 Volunteers

35

Revisiting Jeff Langenhahn’s Tanker Title Run, Third National Crown In Stellar Career

36

Rollin’ Down Memory Lane With John Greene’s 2023 National Title Run

37

2025 National Grand Champion David Comings Reflects On His Memorable Year

38

Observations & Congratulations For 2025: A Year-End Rollin’ With Roland

39

First-Year NTDC Committee Member Emily Crane Looks Back On A Memorable 2025

40

Recalling How Mark Carver Broke Through To Win His First National Championship

41

Florida’s Miguel Sanchez Still Savoring First NTDC Division Champions’ Crown

42

Mississippi’s Stephen Johnson Looks Back On His First National Title

43

Course Design Chief Frank Ems Looks Back On NTDC 2025

44

Dan Shamrell Looks Back On His Final Champions’ Drive At NTDC

45

One More Rewind: Chatting With Maine’s David Crocker On His First NTDC

46

One Month Later, NTDC 2025 Chairman Robert Foskey Looks Back On The Championships

47

Celebrating Professional Drivers’ Dedication To Safety, Service & Community

48

Champions’ Chat: Dan Shamrell Reflects On NTDC Career While Rollin’ With Roland

49

Appreciating The Performances and Achievements By Nation’s Top Drivers at NTDC 2025

50

NTDC Wednesday Rewind: Alex Ayala Values Carrying H-E-B’s Banner and Promoting Safety

51

Championship Saturday Moment Rewind: Jersey Legend Wilbert Vano Continues To Inspire

52

Rewinding To Two Weeks Ago, Looking Deeper Into NTDC 2025

53

Maine NTDC Rewind: Lewis Now Four Generations Deep In Reaching Nationals

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Minnesota NTDC Rewind: Proud Mom Lindy Jackson Blazing Trails In Step Van

55

NTDC Host Rewind: Minnesota’s John Hausladen Inspired By Professional Drivers

56

NAIC Rewind: Looking Back At 2025 Inspector’s Challenge Competition

57

Looking Back At NTDC 2025 Grand Championship With The Comings Family

58

Rewind With ATA Chairman: Dellinger Salutes Commitment To Excellence At NTDC

59

Championship Saturday Rewind: ATA COO Dan Horvath Values Every Moment of NTDC

60

NTDC Rewind: ATA’s Chris Spear Celebrates Drivers’ Dedication To Safety at ‘Tournament of Champions’

61

2023 NTDC Grand Champion Gragg Wilson Shares Retirement Plans

62

North Dakota’s David Comings Shines Brightly In Becoming 30th NTDC Grand Champion

63

An All-Time Legend Returns For Friday Fun At NTDC 2025

64

Getting To Know JoyRide Logistics: A Friend of the Podcast Sponsor Spotlight

65

Learn More About Project 61: A Friend of the Podcast Sponsor Spotlight

66

Record Number Of Women State Champions In Spotlight At NTDC 2025

67

Walmart’s Senior Director of Fleet Safety Jason Ahten Discusses Positive Impact of NTDC Program

68

Day One Of NTDC 2025: Warm Welcomes, Walkthroughs and Test Taking

69

NTDC 2025 Is Here! Let The Fun Begin

70

Part 3 Of NTDC 2025 Preview Series: Looking At Tanker, Sleeper and Twins

71

NTDC 2025 Preview Part 2: Going Inside 4-Axle, 5-Axle and Flatbed

72

NTDC Division Preview Series: Get The Latest On Step Van, Straight Truck and 3-Axle

73

North Dakota Grand Champion David Comings Bringing Family Cheering Section To NTDC 2025

74

In The Money Once Again: North Carolina’s Michael Bills Arriving At NTDC With Third State Grand Championship

75

Groendyke Transport’s Bret Woodring Looking Forward To His Rookie Trip To NTDC

76

Minneapolis NTDC Trip Brings Scott Lorio Together With His Father

77

Pete Dreisbach Of UPS Looking Forward To Fourth Straight NTDC Trip

78

Nick Gaudette Makes The Climb To Rocky Mountain TDC Awards Summit

79

Randy DeVault Takes Us Inside Preparations For NTDC Pre-Trip Competition

80

Robbie Roth’s Return To Minneapolis Brings Back NTDC Memories

81

Fun Facts & Insights From Your NTDC 2025 Podcast Co-Hosts

82

An Ambassador Of Safety, Roland Bolduc Returning For 20th NTDC

83

Update On NTDC 2025 Preparations From ATA’s Jacob Pierce As Final Countdown Begins

84

Massachusetts’ Chris Buswell Travels Full Circle With State Grand Champ Title

85

11-Time Oregon Grand Champion Dan Shamrell Ready For His 19th NTDC Trip

86

2014 Grand Champion Jeff Langenhahn Part Of Stacked NTDC 2025 Tanker Field

87

NTDC 2025 Organizing Committee Member Heath Arnold Inspired By Example of Champions

88

Back-To-Back NY State Grand Champ Mark McLean Continues To Excel

89

Florida Grand Champion Miguel Sanchez Dedicated To Staying Prepared

90

Family Support Helps To Fuel Ritch Fundell’s Continued Excellence

91

National Championship Driving Course Design: NTDC 2025 Committee Member Frank Ems Takes Us Inside

92

‘Rhode Warriors’ Chris Maxwell And Al D’Angelo Celebrate Joe Hicks In TDC Look Back

93

NTDC 2025 Organizing Committee Chair Bob Foskey Ready For Final Countdown

94

Picture Perfect Early Birthday Gift: Ramon Guzman Returning To Nationals

95

MMTA President & CEO Louis Campion Looks Back At Maryland & Delaware TDCs

96

Celebrating The Grand Championship 3-Peat of Kentucky’s John Willinger

97

Dan Istre’s Journey Back To NTDC Made Sweeter By Idaho Grand Championship

98

Tim Stanga Captures Grand Champion’s Gold In Silver State TDC

99

Certain Recognition: TTA TDC Awards Banquet Crowns Champs & Honors Driver of the Year

100

NTDC ‘Oath’ Author Jason Wing Dedicated To Safety & Service To Others

101

Georgia’s Herschel Evans Pays Tribute To Matt Awbrey With Grand Championship Win

102

South Carolina Veteran Competitor Steve Ward Secures His First State Grand Championship

103

Rollin’ With Roland: Talking With Jimmy Dixon Ahead Of Tri-State TDCs

104

Taking Stock Of The Journey So Far On The Road To Minneapolis

105

Washington’s Chris Poynor Surprised By Fourth State TDC Grand Championship

106

Rickey Oliver Shines Once Again As The Mississippi TDC Grand Champion

107

New Jersey’s Wilbert Vano Prepares To Take His Shot at 14th Trip To Nationals

108

Louisiana Grand Champion Chad Rudesill Builds On Family Tradition

109

Arizona Grand Champion Repeat: New Dad David Coffel Delivers For His Son

110

NTDC History Time: Looking Back At Two Surprising Grand Championship Runs

111

Fun, Fundraising & TDC Practice Runs: Looking Back At Safety Drive For A Cure Event

112

Taking You Inside The NTDC Organizing Committee’s ‘Pre-Trip’ Visit To Minneapolis

113

Catching Up With Ina Daly, Arizona’s First Lady Of Trucking

114

Spotlighting The Volunteers Who Come Together Each Year To Help Bring The NTDC To Life

115

2008 Grand Champion Dennis Shirar Still Enjoys Competing For Chance At Nationals

116

NTDC Organizing Committee Chair Robert Foskey Is Ready For The Road Ahead

117

Inspired By Last Year’s Breakout Performance, Rebecca Heck Looks To Return To The Nationals

118

Rollin’ With Roland: A Grand Champion Chat With Gragg Wilson

119

NTDC ‘All-Stars’ Promise To Make 2025 Safety Drive For A Cure Quite Memorable

120

After More Than 50 Years, Rick Cates Remains Dedicated To Serving The NTDC

121

2015 National Champ Brian Singelais Looks Back At His Trucking Career

122

2024 National Title Part Of Fun NTDC Journey For Greg Ryan

123

2024 Darmstadter Award Winner Richard Sweeney Shares Career Reflections With Roland Bolduc

124

Looking Ahead By Flashing Back: Experiencing Championship Saturday Morning

125

Meet National Champ Brandon Hardy: Reigning NTDC Five Axle Title Holder

126

Consistency and Dedication Guide Joe Hicks’ Journey To NTDC Greatness

127

Inspired By His Father, Dave Mogler Has Carried Forward A Legacy Of Safety Excellence

128

ATA’s Jacob Pierce Ready To Start On The Road To Minneapolis And NTDC 2025

129

Jim Kohr’s Final Straight Truck NTDC Run Delivers A National Title

130

Youth Is Served, Inspiration Sparked With Connor Dent’s National Twins Title

131

Giving Thanks For Our Listeners And Launching Our National Champions Series

132

Celebrating Grand Champion Jackie Reed & Special Memories of NTDC 2024

133

Appreciating All Talents Of Drivers & Celebrating Champions Of Safety

134

Trucking & Law Enforcement Come Together With NTDC & NAIC Events

135

Convoy Of Hope Shines In First Trip To NTDC

136

Celebrating Carl Krites’ Emotional & Inspirational Visit To NTDC 2024

137

Road Team Captains Antoine Sadler & Anthony Tirone Share Their Journey and Insights

138

Going From The Farm To The Highway: The Inspiring Story of Pete Palczynski

139

Empowering The Future: Next Generation In Trucking Association Helping To Pave The Way

140

Colorado’s Nate McCarty Looks Back AT TDC Competitions & His Career Journey

141

Ron Round: A Model of Consistency In The Super Bowl Of Safety

142

Celebrating A Trucking Icon: Ralph Garcia’s Journey and Retirement Plans

143

Wayne Crowder Reflects On His Rookie-Rookie Grand Championship In 2004

144

ATA’s Chris Spear On NTDC’s Role In Celebrating The Importance of Safety

145

Getting To Know First-Year Road Team Captains Bernie Wanyo and Mike Whitehead

146

Bob & Byron Bramwell: Celebrating A Father-Son Legacy At NTDC

147

Kirk Weiss Looks Back On His Start In Trucking, The Importance of Safety & Staying Fit on the Road

148

Catching Up With Herschel Evans, A True Knight of the Road

149

2023 Grand Champ Gragg Wilson Looks Back At An Eventful Year

150

First-Time Visit To NTDC Is Memorable For Dennis Dellinger

151

Meet Ritch Fundell: From Dock Worker to Champion Driver

152

Ina Daly’s Trailblazing Journey in Trucking

153

Mic’d Up: Roland Bolduc Leads Fun Q&A Session With Grand Champion Group

154

NTDC Competitors Hit The Driving Course: An Inside Look

155

Day One of NTDC 2024: Going Behind The Scenes In Indianapolis

156

NTDC Legend Ray Simon: Looks Back At Record Three Grand Championships

157

Celebrating NTDC 2024 Eve With State Grand Champion Triple Feature

158

NTDC 2024 Organizing Committee Chair Patti Gillette Is Ready For Indianapolis

159

The Final Countdown Is Underway To NTDC 2024

160

Going Inside Old Dominion’s State Success In 2024

161

Connecticut Grand Champion Ernie Budlowski Talks NTDC Team Title Defense

162

Richard Sweeney Returning To NTDC As Model Of Quiet Consistency & Excellence

163

New Jersey’s Wilbert Vano Reflects On His Return To NTDC

164

Tyler Rogers On His Climb To Colorado’s Summit As Grand Champion

165

Kentucky Grand Champion John Willinger Enjoying Every Moment While Keeping It All In Perspective

166

ATA’s Jacob Pierce Discusses 2024 NTDC Driving Course & Many Other Topics

167

Eugene Mulero Looks Back At NTDC’s History With Radio Legend Dave Nemo

168

Dedication, Training & Heart: Going Inside Roland Bolduc’s Drive To Achieve Championship Excellence

169

Driving Competitions & National Championships Part of Long Tradition and Love of Trucking For The Lewis Family

170

Onsite Coverage From State Championship Tripleheader In New England

171

Grand Champion Of Arizona, David Coffel Returns To NTDC In New Vehicle Class

172

Georgia’s Chris Moore Continues To Build Upon Family’s Championship Traditions

173

Spotlighting FedEx’s Dan Shamrell & Tim Blair On Road Back To NTDC

174

Special Delivery From Virginia: Our Onsite TDC Report

175

Larry Gorby Returns To NTDC As West Virginia Grand Champion

176

NTDC Nevada Shocker & Our Chat With Georgia’s Herschel Evans

177

Road To NTDC 2024: State Championships First Hurdle For Past Champs & All Competitors

178

Destination Indy: Road To NTDC 2024 Begins With State Competitions

179

Final NTDC 2023 Rewind: Observations From Eugene Mulero of Transport Topics

180

NTDC 2023 Rewind Part 2: Celebrating Professional Excellence

181

NTDC 2023 Rewind Part 1: Looking Back With Eugene Mulero

182

Instant Flashback: Championship Saturday Remains Memorable

183

Pride of Connecticut: Bolduc & Spero Reflect On NTDC Run

184

NTDC Grand Champion Gragg Wilson Model of Perseverance

185

Family Remains Key To Barry Kraemer’s Trucking Success

186

Lisa Steed Appreciates Opportunities Delivered By Trucking

187

Ina Daly Defines Professional Excellence With Her Career In Trucking

188

Mike Barnes Admires Champs, Now Focused On NTDC 2024

189

Maine Connection: Ron Round & Ken Duncan Love Competition and the Ability To Serve The Industry

190

Handshakes With State Champs Priceless Moment For Kevin Burch

191

Walmart’s Antoine Sadler & Rickey Oliver Working To Make a Difference

192

Iowa Grand Champ Mindy Rathjens Savored Her First Trip To The NTDC

193

Dan Van Alstine Looks Back On His Term As ATA Chairman

194

Rick Cates Looks Back at His 51 Years Of NTDC Work

195

Bob and Byron Bramwell Continue Family Tradition at NTDCs

196

Connecticut Grand Champion Tony Spero Looks Back At His Long Run At The NTDCs

197

Transport Topics Reporter Eugene Mulero Takes Us Inside The Preliminary Rounds of NTDC 2023

198

NTDC Rookie Tim Blair Taking The Time To Savor His First Trip To The Nationals

199

Ina Daly Looks Back At Her 40-Plus Years In Trucking With Jimmy Mac

200

Defending NTDC Grand Champ Roland Bolduc Talks About This Year’s Road Course

201

Meet Richard Gillespie & How He Earned The Title of G-O-A-T at the NTDCs

202

The NTDCs Have Become A Family Tradition For ATA President & CEO Chris Spear

203

Eddie Pennington Capping 47-Year Trucking Career With 12th Trip To NTDCs

204

ATA Vice President of Safety Policy Dan Horvath Continues To Draw Inspiration From The NTDCs

205

2004 Grand Champion Wayne Crowder Shares His Perspective On The NTDCs

206

Highlighting The Jobs That ‘Den Mothers ‘ Do At The National Championships

207

Meet Alex Ayala: A Safety Professional Who Carries The Banner In Support of His Drivers

208

NTDC Defending Grand Champion Roland Bolduc Reflects On His Career & Dedication To Excellence

209

Robert Fosky Shares Perspective Of Former NTDC Competitor & Current Event Committee Member

210

Eugene Mulero From Transport Topics Shares Why The NTDC Has Become A Must-See Event

211

NTDC Chairman Rodney Myers Discusses Importance of National Truck Driving Championships

212

Celebrating Roland Bolduc’s Grand Championship Victory

213

ATA’s Elisabeth Barna Reflects On Memorable NTDC 2022

214

Special Feature: Taking You Inside The NTDC Road Course

215

Ruan’s Dan Van Alstine Preparing For His Term As ATA Chairman

216

Antoine Sadler Shines As A Rookie At NTDC 2022

217

Jimmy Mac Reflects On Trip To NTDC 2022

218

Trucking Is A Family Tradition For Dion Saiz

219

Catching Up With Retired Road Team Captain Greg Nauertz

220

IMTA’s Gary Langston Talks Indiana, Trucking & The NTDC

221

ATA President & CEO Chris Spear On Return Of The NTDC

222

Ralph Garcia, 42 years On The Road & 22 Trips To NTDC

223

Steve Fields Values All That NTDC Has To Offer

224

Alphonso Lewis Grateful for Return Of NTDC Event

225

NTDC Voice Tina Peterson Always Drawn To Trucking Industry

226

The Brownawells Make NTDC A Family Event

227

Six-Time State Champ Steve Smalley Reflects On NTDC

228

April Coolidge & How NTDC Helps To Grow The Industry

229

Road Team’s Rhonda Hartman On Her First Visit To NTDC

230

Scotty Davis Brings Wealth Of Experience To His Work At NTDC

231

Red Classic’s Jason Wing Discusses His NTDC Leadership Role

232

Past NTDC Chairman Patti Gillette On The Road To The NTDC

233

Past Champion Tony Spero Discusses The Value of Practice

234

NTDC’s Safety Example Valued By Yellow CEO Darren Hawkins

235

Father & Son: Byron & Bob Bramwell Deliver Smiles At NTDC 2022

236

Veteran Driver Ina Daly Shares Her Experiences At NTDC

237

Past Grand Champion Wayne Crowder Takes Us Inside The NTDC

238

Meet Gina Jones, America’s Road Team Captain & Woman In Motion

239

The Long Road Back & Return Of The Championships

240

Preview: NTDC 2022, ATA’s Super Bowl Of Safety Aug. 16-19