Minneapolis, Minnesota 鈥 Today, the 黑料不打烊鈥 Safety Management Council kicked off the driving portion of competition at the 2025 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
At the event, 425 of the industry鈥檚 most elite drivers, including a record 15 women, are putting their professional knowledge, safe driving skills, and vehicle readiness awareness to the test to see who will emerge as the 2025 National Truck Driving Championships Bendix Grand Champion. 听The competitors hail from 49 states and represent 56 companies.
鈥淭he National Truck Driving Championships brings together the nation鈥檚 top truck drivers for a thrilling display of their incomparable skills,鈥 said Robert Foskey, NTDC Chairman. 听鈥淢any of these elite competitors return year after year, giving this event the atmosphere of a family reunion. 听After working hard all year to hone their abilities and maintain their sterling safety records, these state champions are ready to put their knowledge and driving to the test to see who will be crowned the Grand Champion.鈥
The NTDC and affiliated state TDCs are considered one of the industry鈥檚 largest and most effective safety programs. 听During the competition, each driver undergoes a rigorous written examination, thorough pre-trip inspection test, and a challenging driving skills test.听
These annual competitions held since 1937 inspire tens of thousands of drivers to operate accident-free for the right to compete. 听Every driver qualified for this week鈥檚 competition by winning their state truck driving championships. 听This year鈥檚 competitors have driven a combined 756 million accident-free miles throughout their careers.
鈥淪kill, perseverance, and a commitment to safety are the defining traits of the trucking industry, and there is no greater demonstration of these exceptional qualities than the National Truck Driving Championships.鈥 said 黑料不打烊 President and CEO Chris Spear. 听鈥淓very single one of these elite competitors is already a champion. 听The work that they do on a daily basis keeps our economy running and our roadways safe. 听Their high standard of excellence鈥攔eflected in the hundreds of millions of accident-free miles they have logged over the course of their careers鈥攕erves as an inspiration. 听We celebrate the professionalism, passion, and skills of these men and women, who have earned their place in trucking鈥檚 hall of fame.鈥
Yesterday, drivers completed a rigorous written examination on rules and regulations. Today and tomorrow, drivers conduct a comprehensive pre-trip inspection to detect vehicle malfunctions and then hop in the cab for a driving skills test where they are graded on their ability to operate a truck through a series of obstacles.听
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Finalists will be announced on Saturday morning, and a Grand Champion will be crowned Saturday evening. 听Follow 黑料不打烊and #NTDC25 on social media for regular updates. 听Listen to , to learn more about this year鈥檚 competitors and receive on-the-ground updates from Minneapolis.