UPS trucker Ceth Christensen wins Illinois truck driving championship

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Drivers from UPS dominated the recent 2026 Illinois Truck Driving Championships held June 5 and 6 at the Tinley Convention Center in Tinley Park, Illinois.

Ceth Christensen, who drives for UPS, was the event's grand champions. He also won the step van event.

Hoffman Transportation won the small team award, and UPS won the large team trophy.

Winners of individual classes incklude:

  • Step Van - Ceth Christensen (UPS)
  • Straight Truck - Todd Allen (Martin Brower)
  • 3-Axle - Tim Banasiak (UPS)
  • 4-Axle - Miguel Corral (UPS)
  • 5-Axle - Dustin Scholle (UPS)
  • Sleeper Berth - Paul Barnes (UPS)
  • Tanker - Ritch Fundell (FedEx Freight)
  • Flatbed - Karl Wilkerson (UPS)
  • Twins - James Fisher (UPS)
The event was presented by Triple G Enterprises, Al Warren Oil, and Altom Transport.
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