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 |
| George Gaboriault | Flatbed | AZ | Arizona State Fairgrounds, Phoenix | March 28 |
| Earl Miller | 3-Axle | AZ | Arizona State Fairgrounds, Phoenix | March 28 |
| Robert Carter | Straight Truck | SC | Columbia | April 24-25 |
| Willie Holter | 4-Axle | DE | Delaware DOT, Dover | April 24-25 |
| Keith Powell | 3-Axle | DE | Delaware DOT, Dover | April 24-25 |
| Randy De Vault | 3-Axle | ME | Dysart's, Herman, ME | May 16 |
| Robert Cain Jr. | Twins | ME | Dysart's, Herman, ME | May 16 |
| Jesse Holt | Flatbed | GA | Carrollton, GA | May 15-16 |
| Jimmy Woodson | Straight | TN | Nashville, TN | May 15-16 |
| Cecil Warner | 3-Axle | OK | Oklahoma City, OK | June 5-6 |
| Jerry Tucker | 5-Axle | OK | Oklahoma City, OK | June 5-6 |
| Darryl Ledford | 3-Axle | AL | Bessmer, AL | June 5-6 |
| Tom Carr | Twins | MO | Joplin, MO | June 5-6 |
| Reggie Ansbach | Twins | SD | Sioux Falls, SD | June 5-6 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Tom Gamble | 3-Axle | AR | Little Rock, AR | June 5-6 |
| Donald Marr | Straight | MO | Joplin, MO | June 5-6 |
| James Kennell | 4-Axle | CA | Sacramento, CA | June 7 |
| 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 |
| Ted Lockhart | Tanker | UT | Salt Lake City, UT | June 13 |
| Michael Lyon | 3-Axle | ID | Jerome, ID | June 19-20 |
| Alan Evans | Tanker | OH | Ohio State University, Columbus, OH | June 19-20 |
| Ronald Dunlap | Sleeper | OH | Ohio State University, Columbus, OH | June 19-20 |
| John Kuiphof | Twins | MI | East Lansing, MI | June 19-20 |
| Kerry Roberts | Straight | KY | Louisville, KY | June 19-20 |
| Nicholas Caiola Jr. | Straight | NJ | Somerset, NJ | July 10-11 |
These drivers merit the highest recognition for their dedication to safety, professionalism, and driving skill. As state champions, these drivers competed at the American Trucking Associations National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC). This year the NTDC was 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.
