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:
| Name and Domicile | Type of Truck | State |
| Jimmy Woodson | Straight | TN |
| Robert Barrett | Straight | GA |
| Mark Padilla Sr. (Grand Champion) | 3 Axle | GA |
| Bruce Sedore | 3 Axle | NM |
| Randy DeVault (Grand Champion) | 3 Axle | ME |
| Keith Powell | 4 Axle | DE |
| Wendell Becker | 4 Axle | AZ |
| Greg Nauertz (Grand Champion) | 3 Axle | AZ |
| Lloyd Baum Jr. | Tank | SC |
| Ty Wheeler | 3 Axle | CA |
| Randy Gregory | Twins | OK |
| Jerry Stanley | 4-Axle | OK |
| Tom Mills | 4-Axle | MO |
| Jeff Gustin | 5-Axle | MT |
| Gary Ott | 3-Axle | MT |
| Bobby Cook | Twins | AK |
| Steven Norbeck | 5 Axle | MA |
| Eddie Grabowski | Straight | FL |
| Martin Poucher | 3 Axle | FL |
| Henry Mahler | 5 Axle | FL |
| Phillip Hamby | Sleeper | FL |
| Kurt Royer (Rookie of the Year) | 5 Axle | MD |
| Larry Birchfield (Grand Champion) | 3 Axle | MD |
| Bryon Smith | Sleeper | MD |
| Donald Brewer | Straight | VI |
| Steve Spradling | Straight | NE |
| Richard Root | Twins | NE |
| Daryl Johnson (Best written test score) | 3 Axle | NE |
| Ron Casteel | Straight | IL |
| John Lane | Twins | OH |
| John Johnson | Flatbed | OH |
| Kim Davison | Straight | OH |
| Mike Ball | 3 Axle | MI |
| Herb Graham | 5 Axle | OH |
| Mike Ringer | 4 Axle | OH |
| David McDonald | Twins | KA |
| George Kendall | 3 Axle | WI |
| Mike Strzok | Flatbed | WI |
| Jim DePouw | Tanker | WI |
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 in Tampa, Florida August 18-21.
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.
