National Truck Driving Championships

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National Truck Driving Championships

A special seasonal series from PodWheels Powered By RadioNemo that seeks to go deep into the NTDCs, sharing stories and perspectives through our coverage of the National Truck Driving Championships, which are hosted annually by the American Trucking Associations.

  1. SEP 20

    Appreciating All Talents Of Drivers & Celebrating Champions Of Safety

    This episode of our series spotlights two moving moments from Championship Saturday at NTDC 2024. Once you hear them, you’ll know they are moments that call on us to pause and reflect on the immense talents of professional truck drivers. As the industry and the country celebrate National Truck Driver Appreciation Week September 15-21, our podcast wanted to share a great performance of the National Anthem by Dion Siaz, a Captain on America’s Road Team. We also wanted to highlight the heartfelt speech that ATA President & CEO Chris Spear delivered to a packed house at NTDC 2024. As you will hear, Chris shared his appreciation for the excellence achieved and the dedication devoted by all the participants involved in NTDC 2024. He also shared his continued appreciation for the mile-by-mile work done each day by the men and women behind the wheel across the industry.

    15 min

  2. SEP 17

    Trucking & Law Enforcement Come Together With NTDC & NAIC Events

    One of the many great parts of the National Truck Driving & National Step Van Driving Championships is that the event is held in the same location as the North American Inspectors Challenge (NAIC). Both competitions feature top professionals in their respective fields, and there’s always a tremendous level of respect and appreciation on display between the trucking industry and law enforcement during the NTDC and NAIC. That was definitely the case this year in Indianapolis. With this episode of the podcast, we take a moment to appreciate the accomplishments of the 48 inspectors who competed at NAIC. You’ll also meet the NAIC Grand Champion, Jared Koester, who represented the Fort Worth Police Department and competed as a local member.

    12 min

  3. SEP 15

    Convoy Of Hope Shines In First Trip To NTDC

    The Convoy Of Hope is familiar with answering the call for assistance. As an organization dedicated to feeding children throughout the world and a specialist in providing help with disaster response, the Convoy Of Hope knows how to get involved and lend a hand. Prior to NTDC 2024, Convoy Of Hope got a request from the event organizers about providing equipment to be used on the course in Indianapolis. Convoy Of Hope responded by providing equipment that included a well-appointed, dry-van trailer with the organization’s logo shining across the course like a moving billboard. PodWheels Executive Producer Greg Thompson had an opportunity to learn more about Convoy Of Hope during a conversation on Championship Saturday with Kelby Marlin, who is the Transportation Director for the organization. If you would like to learn more about Convoy Of Hope and for information on how you can support this non-profit organization, we invite you to visit ConvoyOfHope.org.

    6 min

  4. SEP 7

    Celebrating Carl Krites’ Emotional & Inspirational Visit To NTDC 2024

    On Championship Saturday, XPO’s Wilbert Vano was pleasantly surprised when he spotted an old friend walk into the Indianapolis Convention Center as the championship drive-off round was taking place. Fellow XPO driver Carl Krites, who earned the 2010 National Grand Championship with his mother in the stands cheering him to victory, was making his first visit to the NTDC in many years. Born in a small town in Ohio, Carl had many family and friends on hand when he won it all in Columbus 14 years ago.  PodWheels Executive Producer Greg Thompson spent some time chatting with Carl and Wilbert, and this episode of our podcast takes you inside the emotional and inspirational journey that brought Carl to NTDC 2024

    15 min

  5. SEP 6

    Road Team Captains Antoine Sadler & Anthony Tirone Share Their Journey and Insights

    In this onsite conversation with Jimmy Mac of the Dave Nemo Show, Antoine Sadler and Anthony Tirone share their respective journeys within the trucking industry and the paths that brought them to be selected as America’s Road Team Captains earlier this year. As you will hear, Antoine and Anthony, who are both part of the Wal-Mart Transportation fleet, understand the honor that comes with becoming a Road Team Captain and they each value the responsibility that comes with being a professional driver. Antoine and Anthony are very familiar with the state and national driving championships, and you will hear them share some of the valuable lessons learned from participating in various competitions. The Dave Nemo Show can be heard every weekend morning from 7:00 to 11 a.m. on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Radio Channel 146. To keep up on the latest happenings with the Dave Nemo Show, Dave Nemo Weekends and the Tim Ridley Show, we invite you to visit RadioNemo.com.

    12 min

  6. SEP 5

    Going From The Farm To The Highway: The Inspiring Story of Pete Palczynski

    Pete Palczynski has dedicated his working life to two of America’s essential industries – farming and trucking. During his visit with Jimmy Mac of the Dave Nemo Show onsite in Indianapolis, Pete discusses his lifelong passion for farming and truck driving. Pete shares how both roles contribute to supplying and feeding America. He also looks back at his journey to become a Captain on America’s Road Team, emphasizing the importance of camaraderie and connections within the trucking community. Pete has been a fixture at the State Driving Championships in Illinois and he has been a part of the NTDC during his career. The Dave Nemo Show can be heard every weekend morning from 7:00 to 11 a.m. on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Radio Channel 146. To keep up on the latest happenings with the Dave Nemo Show, Dave Nemo Weekends and the Tim Ridley Show, we invite you to visit RadioNemo.com.

    7 min

  7. SEP 4

    Empowering The Future: Next Generation In Trucking Association Helping To Pave The Way

    Lindsay Trent from the Next Generation In Trucking Association joins Jimmy Mac from the Dave Nemo Show in this onsite segment at NTDC 2024. As you will hear, the conversation highlights NextGen Trucking’s efforts to introduce trucking programs in high schools. In fact, you’ll meet a high school senior who is participating in this program, sharing his personal journey of transferring schools to pursue a free CDL certification and his passion for mechanics and welding. This episode also covers the innovative use of driver simulators and virtual reality to enhance learning along with the importance of hands-on education for Generation Z. The Dave Nemo Show can be heard every weekend morning from 7:00 to 11 a.m. on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Radio Channel 146. To keep up on the latest happenings with the Dave Nemo Show, Dave Nemo Weekends and the Tim Ridley Show, we invite you to visit RadioNemo.com.

    10 min

  8. SEP 4

    Colorado’s Nate McCarty Looks Back AT TDC Competitions & His Career Journey

    In this episode, Nate McCarty talks with Jimmy Mac of the Dave Nemo Show about his career journey that has been highlighted by serving in the military and excelling in the trucking industry. This year, Nate’s dedication to safety helped him win the Straight Truck Class State Championship in Colorado and qualifying to be a part of NTDC 2024. During his conversation with Jimmy, Nate shares his experiences navigating competition nerves, the value of the relationships formed through these events, and his methods for studying for written tests. Nate also reflects on how the trucking community has evolved post-COVID, with insights on the growing participation and the emergence of a new generation of drivers joining the field. The Dave Nemo Show can be heard every weekend morning from 7:00 to 11 a.m. on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Radio Channel 146. To keep up on the latest happenings with the Dave Nemo Show, Dave Nemo Weekends and the Tim Ridley Show, we invite you to visit RadioNemo.com.

    10 min
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A special seasonal series from PodWheels Powered By RadioNemo that seeks to go deep into the NTDCs, sharing stories and perspectives through our coverage of the National Truck Driving Championships, which are hosted annually by the American Trucking Associations.

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