The Truck Driving Championships returned to West Sacramento this Sunday, May 22, 2019. After two years, a total of 600 truck drivers from across the state participated in the annual competition, which kicked off with the Southern California Championships at the Fontana Speedway on April 30. After the Northern California competition on Saturday, May 21, the field was narrowed to just 60 finalists.

 

Contestants competed for the tile of state champion in one of nine different categories of vehicles – ranging from package van to a five-axle twin truck – as well as the overall Grand Champion trophy.

 

First time competitor, Art Trujillo with FedEx took home the title of Grand Champion and leads the California team that will compete in the National Truck Driving Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana August 13-16.

 

In addition to tackling a difficult driving course, contestants compete in a written examination and a pre-trip inspection overseen by the California Highway Patrol for a total of three scored phases of this competition. Before contestants are even allowed to participate, they must have a clean driving record in order to compete.

 

CTA would like to thank all our volunteers and sponsors for helping make the return of TDC a success.