2019 Michigan Truck Driving Championships
NTDC 2019 RESULTS:
| Classification | Driver | Company | Score | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Axle | Chad Williams | Old Dominion Freight Line | 280 | 17 |
| 4-Axle | James Bishop | XPO Logistics | 286 | 12 |
| 5-Axle | Gary Wrobel | Martin Brower | 229 | 16 |
| Flatbed | Ron Forsyth | Old Dominion Freight Line | 300 | 10 |
| Sleeper Berth | Shawn Rumsey | Walmart Transportation | 85 | 46 |
| Tank Truck | Michael Tobolic | Holland | 290 | 10 |
| Twins | Eric Halchishak | Walmart Transportation | 276 | 10 |
| Straight Truck | Ty Possehn | FedEx Freight | 285 | 10 |
2019 Recap
Gary Wrobel is a patient man.
The 32-year Martin Brower employee first earned a No. 1 finish in the 5-Axle competition at the Michigan Truck Driving Championships in 1999.
READ MORE: After 20 Years, Gary Wrobel Returns to Winner’s Circle and Adds Michigan Grand Champion Title
Wrobel
Twenty years later, he won the 5-Axle again, and added the Grand Champion title at the competition June 7-8.
“It’s been 20 years since I got the first place, but then when I got the Grand Champion, I was just beaming,” he said.
2019 RESULTS:
| Classification | Winner | Company |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Champion | Gary Wrobel | Martin Brower |
| 3-Axle | Chad Williams | Old Dominion Freight Line |
| 4-Axle | James Bishop | XPO Logistics |
| 5-Axle | Gary Wrobel | Martin Brower |
| Flatbed | Ron Forsyth | Old Dominion Freight Line |
| Sleeper Berth | Shawn Rumsey | Walmart Transportation |
| Tank Truck | Michael Tobolic | Holland |
| Twins | Eric Halchishak | Walmart Transportation |
| Straight Truck | Ty Possehn | FedEx Freight |
2019 Photo Gallery
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2019 Preview
When: June 7-8, 2019
Where: Lansing, Mich.
Field: More than 90 truck drivers are expected to compete in eight categories.
Preview: Jason Johnson of XPO Logistics will be back to defend his Grand Champion title. He's moving to 4-Axle this year after winning in the 3-Axle division last year and placing No. 7 in that category at the 2018 National Truck Driving Championships. He was Michigan's top finisher in any category at nationals.
Michigan's TDC is held in conjunction with its SuperTech competition. SuperTech is a knowlege and hands-on skills competition for service technicians. The competition includes FutureTech for students.
More info: Michigan Trucking Association Course layout:
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2018 Recap
Johnson
Jason Johnson of XPO Logistics took home the title of Grand Champion at the Michigan Truck Driving Championships in Lansing in June.
Johnson competed in the 3-Axle division and headed to Columbus, Ohio, for the NTDC.
He placed No. 7 in the 3-Axle at the 2018 National Truck Driving Championships, and was Michigan's top finisher in any category at nationals.
2018 RESULTS:
| Classification | Winner | Company |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Champion | Jason Johnson | XPO Logistics |
| Sleeper Berth | Richard Bailey | FedEx Freight |
| 3-Axle | Jason Johnson | XPO Logistics |
| 5-Axle | Wayne Gootee | Walmart Transportation |
| Tank Truck | James Looks | Holland |
| 4-Axle | Stephen Romska | Walmart Transportation |
| Straight Truck | Daniel Badalamente | FedEx Freight |
| Flatbed | Ron Forsyth | Old Dominion Freight Line |
| Twins | Mark Duensing | Old Dominion Freight Line |
