Allan MacDonald (Image Courtesy of Wyoming Trucking Association)Twenty-eight Wyoming drivers competed in the state’s Truck Driving Championships in Cheyenne, June 10. Allan MacDonald, a driver for FedEx Express, won the award for the highest overall score.
Drivers competing in the championships had to take a written exam, participate in a personal interview, perform pre-trip inspection exercises and a enter a driving competition.
The winners, by category, were:
L.E. Meredith Award for Highest Overall Score: Allan MacDonald, FedEx Express
Highest Written Exam Score (tied): Warren Terrell and Daniel Brandt, both of Walmart Transportation
Personal Interview High Score (tied): Allan MacDonald of FedEx Express and Mal Redding of Old Dominion Freight Lines
Pre-Trip Award: Nathan Renteria, FedEx Express
Highest Individual Score for Driving Skills: Todd Jones, Old Dominion Freight Lines
Rookie of the Year: Jacob Lowe, FedEx Freight
Step Van: Al MacDonald, FedEx Express
Straight Truck: Derek Gorrell, FedEx Freight
3-Axle: Todd Jones, Old Dominion Freight Line
4-Axle: Randy Ferguson, Old Dominion Freight Lines
5-Axle: Steven Maertz, FedEx Freight
Flatbed: Dan Brandt, Walmart Transportation
Sleeper Berth: Warren Terrell, Walmart Transportation
Tank Truck: Mark Oliva, Walmart Transportation
Twin Trailer: Jacob Lowe, FedEx Freight
Team Trophy: FedEx Freight
