Oregon Truck Driving Championships

The Oregon Truck Driving Championships (ORTDC) showcases the skills and knowledge of Oregon's truck drivers. OTA's Safety Management Council hosts the annual event that puts the focus on the industry's dedication to keep all drivers safe on the road.

ORTDC is also the opportunity for the public to see exactly what's involved in operating heavy-duty vehicles. Friends, family, colleagues and others are invited to help OTA celebrate trucking and all of its essential workers. This event is free and open to the public!

2024 Oregon Truck Driving Championships

Saturday, April 27 @ FedEx Freight - Portland, OR

The 2024 Oregon Truck Driving Championships are now complete!

Over 90 drivers completed the competition on April 27. Spectators braved a typical Oregon spring day to cheer them on and celebrate Oregon's trucking industry.

Congratulations to our 2024 TDC Winners!

GRAND CHAMPION: Dan Shamrell (FedEx Freight)

First Place Winners in Each Category

3 Axle

Daniel Shamrell – FedEx Freight

4 Axle

Kurt Kasitz – Old Dominion

5 Axle

Kevin Broadhead – Albertson’s

Flatbed

Heladio Fernandez – FedEx Freight

Sleeper Berth

Thomas Crawford – Walmart

Straight Truck

Gurinder Dhaliwal – FedEx Freight

Tank

Ronald Zieser – FedEx Freight

Twins

Steve Huntington – Old Dominion

Step Van

Travis Hutchinson – FedEx Ground

ROOKIE: Carlos Diaz Baltazar - Old Dominion

MONEY STOP:

Joel Zamora (Old Dominion)
Kirby Ferber (FedEx Freight)
Christopher Outen (FedEx Freight)

Complete Winners List

Driver Eligibility Criteria

Be based or licensed in Oregon and in a driving position with their current employer since August 21, 2023.
Have the proper license endorsement for the class of participation chosen.
Have an accident-free driving record (preventable or non-preventable) since August 21, 2023.
Have not been away from the regular driving duties beyond an aggregate of 30 calendar days since August 21, 2023.
Companies may reimburse drivers for expenses incurred in attending the competition, but such reimbursement is limited to the actual expenses for the participant and spouse.
Contestants are prohibited from receiving any form of compensation for time spent in practice.

NTDC 2024 - The Superbowl of Trucking Safety

The winner of each equipment class will be eligible to represent the Oregon at the National Truck Driving Championships in Indianapolis, IN, August 21 - 24, 2024. The Championships are a great incentive for professional truck drivers to operate safely, because they must be accident-free for at least one year prior to the competition. Many of the competitors have millions of accident-free driving miles to their credit.