Winners Lists: Illinois, Florida driving championship results

FedEx driver Ritch Fundell celebrates his grand champion win with his family. (Image Courtesy of Illinois Trucking Association)FedEx driver Ritch Fundell celebrates his grand champion win with his family. (Image Courtesy of Illinois Trucking Association)

FedEx driver Ritch Fundell is Illinois’ grand champion after earning the highest overall score at the Illinois Truck Driving Championship, held June 7-8 in St. Charles. Fundell also won first place in the 3-axle class.

FedEx Express driver Rebecca Nelson took home the grand champion title at the Florida Truck Driving Championship after also winning first place in the straight truck class. The Florida competition was held June 6-9 in Daytona.

Illinois’ winners: 

  • Grand Champion: Ritch Fundell, FedEx
  • 3-Axle: Ritch Fundell, FedEx
  • 4-Axle: Miguel Corral, FedEx
  • 5-Axle: Kari Paulson, UPS
  • Sleeper Berth: Paul Barnes, UPS
  • Twins: James Alvarez, UPS
  • Flatbed: Tim Banasiak, FedEx
  • Tanker: Jason Troyer, Altom Transport
  • Straight Truck: Maurice Walker, UPS
  • Step Van: Vince Pekarek, FedEx

    FedEx Express driver Rebecca Nelson is Florida’s grand champion. (Image Courtesy of Florida Trucking Association)FedEx Express driver Rebecca Nelson is Florida’s grand champion. (Image Courtesy of Florida Trucking Association)

Florida’s winners:

  • Grand Champion: Rebecca Nelson, FedEx Express
  • Rookie of the Year: Tanner Widdows, UPS
  • 3-Axle: Jeffrey Slaten, YRC Freight
  • 4-Axle: Jottyn Santos, FedEx Freight
  • 5-Axle: Tanner Widdows, UPS
  • Sleeper: Howard Blount, Old Dominion Freight Line
  • Twins: Terry Bennett, ABF Freight
  • Flatbed: Henry Mahler, YRC Freight
  • Tanker: Edward Pennington, FedEx Freight
  • Straight Truck: Rebecca Nelson, FedEx Express
  • Step Van: Brian Cobb, FedEx Ground
  • Auto Transport: Matthew Cole, Proficient Auto Transprot
  • Small Team Champion: Florida Rock & Tank Lines
  • Large Team Champion: UPS Freight