FedEx drivers win numerous awards at New York driving competition

Mark McLean, who drives for FedEx Freight, Inc., was the event's grand champion and won the three-axle classTrucking Association of New YorkDrivers for FedEx Freight, FedEx Express, and FedEx Ground dominated the Trucking Association of New York's recent National Truck Driving Championship qualifying event.

Mark McLean, who drives for FedEx Freight, Inc., was the event's grand champion and won the three-axle class.

Other major award winners were:

• Team Trophy: FedEx Express
• Mike Guanciale Written Exam Award: James Kohr, FedEx Express
• Pre-trip Inspection Award: Fransisco Carvajal, FedEx Ground
• Rookie of the Year: Moises Romero, Liberty Coca Cola

Class Winners:

• Step Van: Ariel Abreu, FedEx Freight, Inc.
• Straight Truck: James Kohr, FedEx Express
• 3-Axle: Mark McLean, FedEx Freight, Inc.
• 4-Axle: Davin Strong, FedEx Freight, Inc.
• 5-Axle: Randy Swart, FedEx Express
• Tank Truck: Zack Bourque, Wegmans Food Markets
• Twin Trailers: John Jadrossich, FedEx Freight, Inc.
• Flatbed: Martin McMahon, RIST Transport, Ltd
• .Sleeper Berth: Robin McCaffery, Walmart Supply Chain

Class winners qualify for the national competition, which is Aug. 21-24 in Indianapolis.