LaVern Reimer, left, a Walmart driver, was named grand champion after also winning first place in the 5-Axle class. (Image Courtesy of Oklahoma Trucking Association)Walmart’s LaVern Reimer was named the Oklahoma Truck Driving Championship grand champion after also winning first place in the 5-Axle class.
Nathan Rakes, a Miller Truck Lines driver, was named Rookie of the Year. FedEx Express took home the Team Champions trophy.
The championship was held June 1-2 in Oklahoma City. It was organized by the Oklahoma Trucking Association.
The winners were:
Grand Champion: LaVern Reimer, Walmart
Rookie of the Year: Nathan Rakes, Miller Truck Lines
Pre-Trip Inspection Award: Steven Barton, FedEx Freight
Team Champions: FedEx Express
Straight Truck: James Fabian, ABF Freight System
Tank Truck: John Hunter, Domino Transports
3-Axle: Larry Kendall, FedEx Express
4-Axle: Nicholas Arnold, FedEx Freight
5-Axle: LaVern Reimer, Walmart
Sleeper Berth: Floyd Olson, Walmart
Flatbed: Robert Ragsdale, YRC Freight
Twins: Kenneth Pyle, FedEx Freight
Step Van: Orlando Williams, FedEx Express
