XPO Drivers Take Top Awards at National Truck Championships

August 22, 2023  by HFBusiness Staff in Business Strategy, Industry   

XPO drivers honored at this year’s national championships include:

- Barry Kraemer (Fond du Lac, Wisconsin), 1^st place in the 3-axle category

- Joe Hicks (Providence, Rhode Island), 2^nd place in the 3-axle category

- Jeffrey Langenhahn (Stevens Point, Wisconsin), 2^nd place in the twins category

- Tim Vogt (Norcross, Georgia), 3^rd place in the tank category

- Ina Daly (Phoenix, Arizona), received the prestigious Neill Darmstadter Professional Excellence Award, which is given to the contestant who most exemplifies the best attributes of a professional truck driver

- Tom Griffin, Ernie Budlowski and Derrick Caro, all drivers from Connecticut (Hartford and Bridgeport), won 1^st place in the State Team Award competition

Forty-one XPO drivers earned spots at this year’s NTDC, which is known as the “Super Bowl of Safety.” Each driver had to win his or her state truck driving championships to qualify for the national competition.

All NTDC finalists also must have been accident-free for at least one year prior to the competition. Most of XPO’s contestants have logged over one million accident-free miles, a milestone that takes a typical XPO driver approximately nine years to reach.

“We are incredibly proud of our national championship drivers and the hundreds of others who participated in state competitions across the country,” said XPO CEO Mario Harik.

“I also want to thank the family members and loved ones who provided great support along the way. Our drivers are world-class, and their commitment to safety, care for customers and exceptional skills continue to set XPO apart.”