In this State Grand Champion episode, we get to know Chad Rudesill, who claimed the top title at the nation’s first State TDC on the schedule. Chad closed out February with a performance that earned him the honor of becoming the Grand Champion of Louisiana. Chad’s victory in the 3-Axle Division set the stage for his first Grand Champion title. Chad’s father, Patrick, who inspired his son to join the trucking industry and eventually enter the TDC arena, brought home the third-place trophy this year in the 5-Axle Division. As Chad shares with Transport Topics Senior Reporter Eugene Mulero, Patrick’s past performances at both the state TDC and at NTDC showed Chad what was possible and bar that could be reached through a dedication to safety and overall professional excellence.  

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