2024 NTDC Photo Gallery

Nine former NTDC champions gathered to strike a pose at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis during NTDC 2024. From left: Dick Gillespie (1989), Gragg Wilson (2023), Roland Bolduc (2017, 2022), Bob Dolan (1990), Don Logan (2012), Dennis Shirar (2008), Mike White (2016), Scott Woodroome (2018, 2019) and Wayne Crowder (2004). (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

NTDC competitors were congratulated by (from left) American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear, former ATA Chairman Kevin Burch and FMCSA Executive Director Sue Lawless at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Aug. 24. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

XPO straight truck driver Derrick Caro is greeted by an NDTC volunteer during driver introductions Aug. 24 at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

FedEx Freight driver Roland Bolduc of Connecticut hugs ATA President Chris Spear during the introduction of drivers at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Aug. 24. Bolduc, a two-time national grand champion, wasn't among the 45 finalists. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A 1950s-era A. Duie Pyle truck took part in the Parade of Equipment during NTDC 2024 at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Aug. 24. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Heartfelt hugs epitomized the spirit of sportsmanship during NTDC 2024 at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Aug. 24. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

NTDC 2024 finalists line up by class prior to being introduced during a morning ceremony Aug. 24 at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Finalists prepare to line up prior to being introduced by class in a morning ceremony Aug. 24 during NTDC 2024 at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

ATA President Chris Spear lauded the drivers who advanced to the finals during a morning address at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Aug. 24. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

This contestant could reflect on competing in the North American Inspectors Championship at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Aug. 23. The event is hosted by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A law enforcement official inspects a Greyhound bus as part of the North American Inpectors Championship at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Aug. 23. The event is hosted by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Law enforcement officers were put to the test in the North American Inspectors Championship at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Aug. 23. The event is hosted by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Two-time NTDC grand champion Roland Bolduc chats with Sue Lawless, FMCSA's executive director and chief safety officer, during NTDC 2024 at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Aug. 23. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Adam Heim climbs into the truck to start his 4-axle run on Day 2 of the competition during NTDC 2024 at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Aug. 23. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A tank truck driver performs on Day 2 of competition during NTDC 2024 at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Aug. 23. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A judge motions as a tank truck driver navigates the course on Day 2 of competition during NTDC 2024 at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Course workers try to unsquash two unlucky ducks on Day 2 of competition during NTDC 2024 at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Aug. 23. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A judge waves a green flag to signal a driver has scored on a maneuver on the second day of competition during NTDC 2024 at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Aug. 23. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Steven Garner of Shamrock Food Co. takes to the course in a tank truck on the second day of competition during NTDC 2024 at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A view of how drivers are tracked at the scorekeepers' table on the second day of competition during NTDC 2024 at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Aug. 23. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

XPO driver Ina Daly checks her mirror as she steers a flatbed truck on the second day of competition during NTDC 2024 at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Aug. 23. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Attendees at NTDC 2024 in Indianapolis on Aug. 23 included this familiar fellow from XPO. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A 4-axle driver navigates the course on the second day of competition during NTDC 2024 at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Aug. 23. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Two-time NTDC grand champion Roland Bolduc contemplates the course on the first day of competition during NTDC 2024 at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Aug. 22. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Daniel Verbanac of FedEx competes in the step van class on the first day of competition during NTDC 2024 at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Aug. 22. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Attendees have the opportunity to create their own memories at a photo booth on Day 2 of NTDC 2024 at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

An attendee visits with Women In Motion representatives on Day 2 of NTDC 2024 at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Drivers wait for their turn to take the course on the first day of competition during NTDC 2024 at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Aug. 22. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Sue Lawless, FMCA's executive director and chief safety officer, takes in the proceedings on the first day of competition during NTDC 2024 at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Aug. 22. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

NTDC 2024 volunteer Nate Lewis at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Aug. 22. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Judges watch a step van on the course on the first day of competition during NTDC 2024 at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Aug. 22. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A judge observes the proximity of a truck to a rubber duck that serves as a course marker in the first day of competition during NTDC 2024 at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Judges assess a driver's accuracy in the first day of competition during NTDC 2022 at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Aug. 22. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A contingent from XPO takes in the action on the first day of competition during NTDC 2024 at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Aug. 22. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Scorekeepers track the action in the first day of competition during NTDC 2024 at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

This young fan found the view to his liking on the first day of competition of NTDC 2024 at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Aug. 22. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics).

Judges take note of the proceedings during the first day of competition at NTDC 2024 at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A sleeper berth truck with Convoy of Hope signage navigates the course during NTDC 2024 at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Aug. 22. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Female drivers who competed at NTDC 2024 included (from left) Lindy Jackson (FedEx, step van, Minnesota); Christina Gaines (FedEx, straight truck, Nebraska); Rebecca Heck (Landstar Inway, 5-axle, Illinois); April Bassett (FedEx Freight, 3-axle, Kansas); Ina Daly (XPO, flatbed, Arizona) and Judith Stoffo (FedEx, step van, Florida). (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

NTDC Chairman Patti Gillette enjoys a light moment during Day 2 at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Aug. 22. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

NTDC First Vice Chairman Robert Foskey watches the proceedings on the course during the first day of competition of NTDC 2024 at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Aug. 22. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

An array of NTDC 2024 souvenirs was available at the merchandise table at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Aug. 22. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

What's a trip to Indy without testing all the wheels? These FedEx competitors found the lift to be uplifting during NTDC 2042 at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Aug. 22. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

This attendee found the NTDC 2024 experience to be picture perfect at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Aug. 22. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Walmart's costume character entertained spectators in the stands during NTDC 2024 at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Aug. 22. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Michael Light of FedEx Freight competes in the pre-trip portion of NTDC 2024 at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Aug 22. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

XPO driver Ina Daly does a radio interview during NTDC 2024 at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Aug. 22. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Two-time national grand champion Roland Bolduc of FedEx Freight navigates the course in the twins division during NTDC 2024 at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Aug. 22. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Old Dominion driver Robert Leach competes in the pre-trip during NTDC 2024 at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Ernest Adkins of Walmart competes in the twins division during NTDC 2024 at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Aug. 22. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Fans were feeling ducky as this costume character entertained attendees during NTDC 2024 at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Aug 22. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Indiana Sen. Mike Braun is driven around the obstacle course by lifetime NTDC organizing committee member Rick Cates at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Aug. 21. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Indiana Sen. Mike Braun addresses the drivers as NTDC Chairman Patti Gillette listens during the first day of NTDC 2024 on Aug. 21 at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Drivers get their first look at the competition course at Indiana Convention Center during NTDC 2024 in Indianapolis on Aug. 21. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Drivers get their first look at the competition course at Indiana Convention Center during NTDC 2024 in Indianapolis on Aug. 21. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Competitors are tested on industry rules and regulations during the written exam portion of NTDC 2024 at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Aug.21. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Chris Moore of Walmart (right) walks the competition course before the driving portion of NTDC 2024 at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Aug. 21. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Course workers and judges gather for a meeting ahead of the NTDC 2024 driving competition at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Aug. 21. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

NTDC 2023 grand champion Gragg Wilson of UPS delivers the keynote address to help kick off NTDC 2024 at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Aug. 21. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Safety Sammy toys were among the NTDC 2024 merchandise available at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Aug. 21. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Course workers prepare the layout ahead of the driving competition for NTDC 2024 at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Aug. 21. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Rows of toy rubber ducks, used as markers on the course for the driving competition, were plentiful before the start of NTDC 2024 at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Banners line the rafters at Indiana Convention Center ahead of the driving competition at NTDC 2024 in Indianapolis on Aug. 21. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Competitors and attendees gather outside Indiana Convention Center ahead of NTDC 2024 in Indianapolis. (Eugene Mulero/Transport Topics)

Competitors arrive for NTDC 2024 at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. (Eugene Mulero/Transport Topics)

NTDC 2024 attendees take advantage of the signage for a photo opportunity at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. (Eugene Mulero/Transport Topics)

Attendees and competitors are kept informed as to what is happening by signs posted at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. (Eugene Mulero/Transport Topics)