2022 NTDC Photo Gallery

ATA President Chris Spear addresses drivers and a packed grandstand during the final day of competition, Aug. 19, for the National Truck Driving & Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Roland Bolduc — wearing the nametag that says "Chuck" — horses around with fellow former Grand Champion Jeff Langenhahn after both learned they were finalists again this year for the National Truck Driving & Step Van Driving Championships. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Illinois professional driver Ceth Christensen reacts after learning he's a finalist for UPS in the step van division Aug. 19 during the National Truck Driving & Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Mike White (left), the 2016 Grand Champion competing this year in his home state, points out a friend Aug. 19 during the National Truck Driving & Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Straight truck competitors enter the arena to loud cheers Aug. 19 during the National Truck Driving & Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Judges and drivers check out the course setup for the finals Aug. 19 during the National Truck Driving & Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

FedEx drivers and others walk the finals course Aug. 19 during the National Truck Driving & Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Arizona's Ina Daly of XPO Logistics backs up her truck during the finals of the tank truck competition Aug. 19 at the National Truck Driving & Step Van Driving Championships at the Indiana Convention Center. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

ATA President Chris Spear chats with Robin Hutcheson of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration during competition Aug. 18 at the National Truck Driving & Step Van Driving Championships in Indianapolis. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Miguel Corral Jr., a UPS driver in Illinois who goes by "Big Papi," waits for the 4-axle contestants to be called to the course Aug. 18 at the National Truck Driving & Step Van Driving Championships in Indianapolis. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Johnnie Long, Louisiana's tank truck champion from Walmart, goes flat-out during his pre-trip inspection Aug. 18 at the National Truck Driving & Step Van Driving Championships in Indianapolis. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Maine's tank truck champion, Haleigh Fickett from R.H. Foster Energy, competes in the skills competition Aug. 18 at the National Truck Driving & Step Van Driving Championships in Indianapolis. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Heladio Fernandez, entered in the tank truck class for FedEx Freight from Oregon, checks his mirror while competing Aug. 18 at the National Truck Driving & Step Van Driving Championships in Indianapolis. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Action in the flatbed division Aug. 18 at the National Truck Driving & Step Van Driving Championships in Indianapolis. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Action in the tank truck division Aug. 18 at the National Truck Driving & Step Van Driving Championships in Indianapolis. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Supporters come in all shapes and sizes at the National Truck Driving & Step Van Driving Championships in Indianapolis. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A scene from the step van skills course Aug. 17 at the National Truck Driving & Step Van Driving Championships in Indianapolis. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Former ATA Chairman Barry Pottle (left) and current Chairman Harold Sumerford Jr. keep an eye on the action Aug. 17 at the National Truck Driving & Step Van Driving Championships in Indianapolis. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Competing in the Twins class, driver Ronald Ramon of H-E-B Grocery from Texas checks his mirrors Aug. 17 at the National Truck Driving & Step Van Driving Championships in Indianapolis. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Things are looking up for Maryland Grand Champion Joyce Bain, with FedEx Ground, Aug. 17 at the National Truck Driving & Step Van Driving Championships in Indianapolis. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Aaron Frisby, competing for Walmart Inc. out of Arkansas, conducts his pre-trip inspection exercise Aug. 17 at the National Truck Driving & Step Van Driving Championships in Indianapolis. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

An overview of the floor as a driver takes the course Aug. 17 at the National Truck Driving & Step Van Driving Championships in Indianapolis. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A big truck dwarfs a little duck on the skills competition course Aug. 17 at the National Truck Driving & Step Van Driving Championships in Indianapolis. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

The grandstand is packed with drivers, friends and family members as driving course competition begins Aug. 17 at the National Truck Driving & Step Van Driving Championships in Indianapolis. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Safety Sammy is on patrol Aug. 17 at the National Truck Driving & Step Van Driving Championships in Indianapolis. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

America's Road Team Captain Tina Peterson handles public address duties Aug. 17 at the National Truck Driving & Step Van Driving Championships in Indianapolis. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

American Trucking Associations Chairman Harold Sumerford Jr. welcomes participants to the 2022 National Truck Driving & Step Van Driving Championships in Indianapolis Aug. 16-19, 2022, at the Indiana Convention Center. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Judges gather on the course for instructions at the 2022 National Truck Driving & Step Van Driving Championships in Indianapolis Aug. 16-19, 2022, at the Indiana Convention Center. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Judges discuss the course setup at the 2022 National Truck Driving & Step Van Driving Championships in Indianapolis Aug. 16-19, 2022, at the Indiana Convention Center. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Sharp-dressed drivers from Walmart Inc. absorb the ground rules during the drivers meeting for the 2022 National Truck Driving & Step Van Driving Championships in Indianapolis Aug. 16-19, 2022, at the Indiana Convention Center. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Drivers take the written exam, one of three components that go toward their final score (along with pre-trip inspection and course driving skills) at the National Truck Driving & Step Van Driving Championships. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Drivers, including 2017 Grand Champion Roland Bolduc of FedEx Express (center), walk the course in preparation for competition at the 2022 National Truck Driving & Step Van Driving Championships in Indianapolis. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Two-time defending NTDC Champion Scott Woodrome of FedEx makes notes as he walks through the course prior to competition beginning at the 2022 National Truck Driving and Step Van Driving Championships. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Drivers walk the course and check out the equipment the day before competition commences at the 2022 National Truck Driving & Step Van Driving Championships in Indianapolis. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)