NTDC Straight Truck title holder Jim Kohr is in the spotlight during this 2024 National Champions edition of the podcast. While Jim is no stranger to the NTDC and the Final Five Run-Off, 2024 marks the first time that Jim claimed a national championship. Ironically, as Jim shares, he claimed his initial national title in […]

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Our National Champions Interview Series continues on the podcast as Connor Dent joins us to discuss winning the 2024 NTDC Twins Title at the age of 25.  As you will hear, Connor shares his passion for truck driving, his journey to becoming a national champion and his enthusiastic outlook for future state and national competitions. […]

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As Thanksgiving Day approaches, our podcast takes some time to reflect on the past year and the tremendous support of our listeners. Also, in this episode, you will hear the first segment in our National Champions Series as we begin to feature the nine professional drivers who earned the title of National Champion at NTDC […]

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In this can’t miss episode, our podcast returns after a brief break to feature the first in-depth interview with Jackie Reed, the Grand Champion of NTDC 2024. Jackie spoke with Transport Topics Senior Reporter Eugene Mulero. The interview featured in this episode took place as the initial excitement over Jackie’s first national title in the […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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