2019 Nebraska Truck Driving Championships

Eric Stein of Werner Enterprises holds his Grand Champion trophy, flanked by Nebraska Truck Driving Championships Chairman Jesse Keebler (left) and Vice Chairman Derek Phillips, at the awards banquet held May 31-June 1 at Fonner Park in Grand Island, Neb. (Nebraska Trucking Association)

Scenes from the 2019 Nebraska Truck Driving Championships held May 31-June 1 at Fonner Park in Grand Island, Neb. (Nebraska Trucking Association)

Scenes from the 2019 Nebraska Truck Driving Championships held May 31-June 1 at Fonner Park in Grand Island, Neb. (Nebraska Trucking Association)

Scenes from the 2019 Nebraska Truck Driving Championships held May 31-June 1 at Fonner Park in Grand Island, Neb. (Nebraska Trucking Association)

Scenes from the 2019 Nebraska Truck Driving Championships held May 31-June 1 at Fonner Park in Grand Island, Neb. (Nebraska Trucking Association)

Scenes from the 2019 Nebraska Truck Driving Championships held May 31-June 1 at Fonner Park in Grand Island, Neb. (Nebraska Trucking Association)

Scenes from the 2019 Nebraska Truck Driving Championships held May 31-June 1 at Fonner Park in Grand Island, Neb. (Nebraska Trucking Association)

Scenes from the 2019 Nebraska Truck Driving Championships held May 31-June 1 at Fonner Park in Grand Island, Neb. (Nebraska Trucking Association)

Scenes from the 2019 Nebraska Truck Driving Championships held May 31-June 1 at Fonner Park in Grand Island, Neb. (Nebraska Trucking Association)

Scenes from the 2019 Nebraska Truck Driving Championships held May 31-June 1 at Fonner Park in Grand Island, Neb. (Nebraska Trucking Association)

Kevin Zelasney of ABF Freight displays his Kurt Everett Vehicle Condition Award award, joined by Nebraska Truck Driving Championships Chairman Jesse Keebler, during the awards presentation for the 2019 Nebraska Truck Driving Championships, June 1, 2019. (Nebraska Trucking Association)

Thomas Rott of Grand Island Express displays his 5-Axle award, joined by Nebraska Truck Driving Championships Chairman Jesse Keebler, during the awards presentation June 1, 2019. (Nebraska Trucking Association)

Luke Beiermann of Lyman-Richey Corp. displays his Flatbed award, flanked by Nebraska Truck Driving Championships Chairman Jesse Keebler (left) and Vice Chairman Derek Phillips, during the awards presentation for the 2019 Nebraska Truck Driving Championships, June 1, 2019. (Nebraska Trucking Association)

Tim Dean of Werner Enterprises displays his Sleeper Berth award, joined by Nebraska Truck Driving Championships Chairman Jesse Keebler, during the awards presentation for the 2019 Nebraska Truck Driving Championships, June 1, 2019. (Nebraska Trucking Association)

Adam Stroup of FedEx Express displays his Step Van award, flanked by Nebraska Truck Driving Championships Chairman Jesse Keebler (left) and Vice Chairman Derek Phillips, during the awards presentation for the 2019 Nebraska Truck Driving Championships, June 1, 2019. (Nebraska Trucking Association)

Christina Gaines of FedEx Express, the only female among 85 competitors, displays her Straight Truck award at the 2019 Nebraska Truck Driving Championships, June 1, 2019. (Nebraska Trucking Association)

Larry Derr of Werner Enterprises displays his Tank Truck award, flanked by Nebraska Truck Driving Championships Chairman Jesse Keebler (left) and Vice Chairman Derek Phillips, during the awards presentation for the 2019 Nebraska Truck Driving Championships, June 1, 2019.
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Terry Durham of Werner Enterprises displays his Twins award, joined by Nebraska Truck Driving Championships Chairman Jesse Keebler, during the awards presentation for the 2019 Nebraska Truck Driving Championships, June 1, 2019. (Nebraska Trucking Association)

FedEx drivers gather for a team photo after winning the team competition at the 2019 Nebraska Truck Driving Championships, June 1, 2019. (Nebraska Trucking Association)

Werner Enterprises drivers gather for a team photo following the awards presentation for the 2019 Nebraska Truck Driving Championships, June 1, 2019. (Nebraska Trucking Association)

Rookie Grand Champion Eric Stein is flanked by fellow Werner Enterprises classification winners Tim Dean (left) and Larry Derr following the awards presentation for the 2019 Nebraska Truck Driving Championships, June 1, 2019. (Nebraska Trucking Association)