FedEx Freight driver named NTDC Grand Champion
Summary
“Jackie demonstrated the precision and professionalism we have come to expect from NTDC champions,” said ATA President and CEO Chris Spear. “While all of our competitors are champions, he separated himself from even this elite field, showing the skills that have produced three million miles of accident-free driving over his 34-year career. Congratulations to him and to all our NTDC participants.” Known as the “Super Bowl of Safety,” ATA’s National Truck Driving & Step Van Championships took place Aug. 21-24 in Indianapolis, bringing together 422 drivers from 49 states with a combined total of nearly 685 million accident-free miles. The drivers competed in a variety of events designed to measure their driving prowess, industry knowledge and dedication to safety. In addition, ATA honored Todd Gimpel, a FedEx Freight driver from Nebraska, with the 2024 Rookie of the Year Award, and the state of Colorado was crowned the team champion for having the highest collective score.