Roadway Express proudly announces that the following Roadway drivers have taken first place in their respective states and vehicle classes at state truck driving championships:
| Driver | Class | State | Competition | Date |
| Bob Appel | Twins | CO | Brighton, CO | June 5-6 |
| Kevin Boyd | 4-Axle | MT | Billings, MT | June 5-6 |
| Gary Ott | 3-Axle | MT | Billings, MT | June 5-6 |
| Ted Lockhart | Tanker | UT | Salt Lake City, UT | June 13 |
| Marvin Noernberg | Straight | KS | Hutchinson, KS | June 12-13 |
| David McDonald | Twins | KS | Hutchinson, KS | June 12-13 |
| Terry Colhour | 4-Axle | NE | Columbus, NE | June 12-13 |
| Bruce Amor | 4-Axle | IN | Indiana State Fairgrounds | June 12-13 |
| Tony Gemma | Straight | PA | Camp Hill, PA | June 12-13 |
| James Kennell | 4-Axle | CA | Sacramento, CA | June 7 |
| Robert Van De Boom | 4-Axle | WI | Appleton, WI | June 5-6 |
| Steve Smith | Straight | WI | Appleton, WI | June 5-6 |
| James DePouw | Tanker | WI | Appleton, WI | June 5-6 |
| Patrick Wickman | Twins | NH | Joplin, MO | June 5-6 |
| Michael Rafael | Twins | NH | Sioux Falls, SD | June 5-6 |
| Charles Amunrud | Twins | MN | Sioux Falls, SD | June 5-6 |
These drivers merit the highest recognition for their dedication to safety, professionalism, and driving skill. As state champions, these drivers will compete at the American Trucking Associations National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC). This year the NTDC will be held at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center in Long Beach, California, August 12 - 15.
Both the state and national competitions include difficult skills and maneuvering tests and a written examination covering vehicle operation and federal safety regulations. Competitors are also tested on their vehicle inspection procedures.
