XPO's Nicholas Farness wins MN driving grand championship title

Nicholas Farness, resident of Ham Lake, MN and professional truck driver for XPO, took first place in the Twin Trailer Class and was named overall Grand Champion at the Minnesota Trucking Association Truck Driving Championships on June 1. 

He and other class winners will compete at the National Truck Driving Championships, Aug 20-23 in Minneapolis.

(L-R) FMCSA Division Administrator, Matt Marrin; Nicholas Farness, XPO; John Hausladen, President, Minnesota Trucking AssociationMinnesota Trucking AssociationOver 80 drivers were tested on their knowledge of federal regulations through a written test, completed a rigorous pre-trip inspection to identify planted mechanical defects, and navigated a challenging obstacle course designed to test precision driving under pressure.

“This competition highlights the extraordinary talent and dedication of Minnesota’s professional truck drivers,” said John Hausladen, President of the Minnesota Trucking Association. “These men and women deliver for our communities every day with an unwavering commitment to safety. The Truck Driving Championships allow us to recognize and celebrate that excellence.”

The 2025 first-place winners of each class were:

• Five-Axle, Gideon Slabaugh, UNFI
• Flatbed, Thomas Gummo, Walmart Transportation
• Four-Axle, Anthony Zvorak, FedEx Freight
• Sleeper Berth, Calvin Logan, UPS
• Step Van, Lindy Jackson, FedEx Corporation
• Straight Truck, Nathan Wick, FedEx Corporation
• Tank, Michael Hager, Wayne Transports
• Three-Axle, Matthew Simon, FedEx Freight
• Twin Trailer, Nicholas Farness, XPO