Alaska Truck Driving Championships

Grand Champion Ryan Wolcoff of SPAN Alaska holds his check among others at the 2018 Alaska Truck Driving Championships May 18-19 in Anchorage. (Lupine Photography)

Photo coverage of winners and scenes from the 2018 Alaska Truck Driving Championships May 18-19 in Anchorage. (Lupine Photography)

Photo coverage of winners and scenes from the 2018 Alaska Truck Driving Championships May 18-19 in Anchorage. (Lupine Photography)

Ryan Wolcoff of SPAN Alaska receives his oversize check as Grand Champion. He also won the 3-Axle Tractor-Semitrailer. He's getting his check from ATA Executive Director Aves Thompson (left), ATA Board President Dave Heston and Safety Management Council Chairman Jamie Benson at the 2018 Alaska Truck Driving Championships May 18-19 in Anchorage. (Lupine Photography)

Photo coverage of winners and scenes from the 2018 Alaska Truck Driving Championships May 18-19 in Anchorage. (Lupine Photography)

Photo coverage of winners and scenes from the 2018 Alaska Truck Driving Championships May 18-19 in Anchorage. (Lupine Photography)

Chili Cook-Off winner Robin Fuentes of Hilton Garden receives her Silver Spoon award from ATA Executive Director Aves Thompson (left), ATA Board President Dave Heston and Safety Management Council Chairman Jamie Benson at the 2018 Alaska Truck Driving Championships May 18-19 in Anchorage. (Lupine Photography)

Jack Sorensen of Lynden Transport receives the Driver of the Year award from ATA Executive Director Aves Thompson (left), ATA Board President Dave Heston and SMC Chairman Jamie Benson at the 2018 Alaska Truck Driving Championships May 18-19 in Anchorage. (Lupine Photography)

A closer look at the Driver of the Year award at the 2018 Alaska Truck Driving Championships May 18-19 in Anchorage. (Lupine Photography)

Photo coverage of winners and scenes from the 2018 Alaska Truck Driving Championships May 18-19 in Anchorage. (Lupine Photography)

Photo coverage of winners and scenes from the 2018 Alaska Truck Driving Championships May 18-19 in Anchorage. (Lupine Photography)

Photo coverage of winners and scenes from the 2018 Alaska Truck Driving Championships May 18-19 in Anchorage. (Lupine Photography)

Photo coverage of winners and scenes from the 2018 Alaska Truck Driving Championships May 18-19 in Anchorage. (Lupine Photography)

Photo coverage of winners and scenes from the 2018 Alaska Truck Driving Championships May 18-19 in Anchorage. (Lupine Photography)

Photo coverage of winners and scenes from the 2018 Alaska Truck Driving Championships May 18-19 in Anchorage. (Lupine Photography)

Photo coverage of winners and scenes from the 2018 Alaska Truck Driving Championships May 18-19 in Anchorage. (Lupine Photography)

Photo coverage of winners and scenes from the 2018 Alaska Truck Driving Championships May 18-19 in Anchorage. (Lupine Photography)

Photo coverage of winners and scenes from the 2018 Alaska Truck Driving Championships May 18-19 in Anchorage. (Lupine Photography)

Brad Hinkes of Carlile Transportation Systems receives his first-place plaque in the 4-Axle Tractor-Semitrailer from ATA Executive Director Aves Thompson (left), ATA Board President Dave Heston and Safety Management Council Chairman Jamie Benson at the 2018 Alaska Truck Driving Championships May 18-19 in Anchorage. (Lupine Photography)

Ryan Wolcoff of SPAN Alaska receives his first-place plaque in 3-Axle Tractor-Semitrailer from ATA Executive Director Aves Thompson (left), ATA Board President Dave Heston and Safety Management Council Chairman Jamie Benson at the 2018 Alaska Truck Driving Championships May 18-19 in Anchorage. (Lupine Photography)

Doug Longerbone of Lynden Transport receives his first-place plaque in 5-Axle Tractor-Semitrailer Van from ATA Executive Director Aves Thompson (left), ATA Board President Dave Heston and Safety Management Council Chairman Jamie Benson at the 2018 Alaska Truck Driving Championships May 18-19 in Anchorage. (Lupine Photography)

Todd Wheeler of American Fast Freight receives his first-place plaque in 5-Axle Tractor-Semitrailer Flatbed from ATA Executive Director Aves Thompson (left), ATA Board President Dave Heston and Safety Management Council Chairman Jamie Benson at the 2018 Alaska Truck Driving Championships May 18-19 in Anchorage. (Lupine Photography)

Brian Ambrose of Alaska West Express receives his first-place plaque in 5-Axle Sleeper Berth from ATA Executive Director Aves Thompson (left), ATA Board President Dave Heston and Safety Management Council Chairman Jamie Benson at the 2018 Alaska Truck Driving Championships May 18-19 in Anchorage. (Lupine Photography)

Jeremiah Payne of American Fast Freight receives his first-place plaque in Tank Truck from ATA Executive Director Aves Thompson (left), ATA Board President Dave Heston and Safety Management Council Chairman Jamie Benson at the 2018 Alaska Truck Driving Championships May 18-19 in Anchorage. (Lupine Photography)

Madeleine Vea of FedEx Express receives her first-place plaque in Step Van from ATA Executive Director Aves Thompson (left), ATA Board President Dave Heston and Safety Management Council Chairman Jamie Benson at the 2018 Alaska Truck Driving Championships May 18-19 in Anchorage. (Lupine Photography)

Muku Afusia of FedEx Express receives his first-place plaque in Straight Truck and third place overall from ATA Executive Director Aves Thompson (left), ATA Board President Dave Heston and Safety Management Council Chairman Jamie Benson at the 2018 Alaska Truck Driving Championships May 18-19 in Anchorage. (Lupine Photography)