Professional Roadway drivers from the Atlanta, GA and Birmingham, AL service centers won in their respective classes over the weekend at the Georgia and Alabama State Truck Driving competitions, advancing to the National Truck Driving Championships to be held August 18-23, 2008 in Houston, TX.
Bill Keeling won in the twin trailers class in the Georgia State Truck Driving competition held at Emerald Pointe Resort at Lake Lanier Islands, GA. Bill is a professional driver at the Roadway service center in Atlanta, GA. He has worked for Roadway since 1990.
Wayne Whitburn won in the 5-axle trailers class in the Alabama State Truck Driving competition held at the Bessemer Civic Center in Bessemer, AL. Wayne is a professional driver at the Roadway service center in Birmingham, AL. He has worked for Roadway since 1990.
Roadway driver Michael Hughes was also named Rookie of the Year at the Alabama State Truck Driving competition.
In addition, professional Roadway driver, Jackie Becker, from Memphis, TN earned third place and Rookie of the Year in the 4-axle class at the Tennesse State Truck Driving competition.
To participate in state-level competitions, drivers must be accident-free for the 12 months leading up to the event. The state competitions include challenging skills and maneuvering tests on a driving course, a pre-trip inspection, and a written exam on vehicle operation and federal safety regulations.
Good luck to the first two Roadway drivers to win at the state level and qualify for the 71th annual National Truck Driving Championships in Houston, TX.
These drivers merit the highest recognition for their dedication to safety, professionalism, and driving skill.
The next state competitions will be held in AK, KY, MS and SD on the upcoming May 16-17 weekend. See the state schedule for more information.
The National Truck Driving Championships, coined the "Super Bowl of Safety," is sponsored by the American Trucking Associations (ATA).
Check back for updates as professional Roadway drivers continue to demonstrate their dedication to driving safely.
