2025 Arkansas State TDC Results
Jeff Cochran led a strong performance for his team, becoming one of three FedEx Freight drivers who earned vehicle class titles during the Arkansas Truck Driving Championships, which took place in Rogers June 26-28. Jeff claimed the crown in 3-Axle and then brought home the Grand Championship trophy for Arkansas.
In addition to 3-Axle, FedEx Freight reigned supreme in Step Van (Eric Brockette) and Straight Truck (Jessie King) while also posting a second-place and a third-place finish in two of the nine divisions. On the strength of those performances, FedEx Freight earned the competition’s Large Team Award for 2025. Meanwhile, Chaunce Umfleet, competing for FedEx, won the championship in the 4-Axle Division.
PodWheels invites you to check out the vehicle class champions and top finishers from the Arkansas TDC.
STEP VAN
- Eric Brockette – FedEx Freight
- Chandler Compton – FedEx
- Lisa Ray – Walmart
STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Jessie King – FedEx Freight
- Albert Mullen – Walmart
- Dennis Camp – FedEx Freight
3 AXLE
- Jeff Cochran – FedEx Freight
- Sam Ramsey – Walmart
- Neil Templeton – XPO
4 AXLE
- Chaunce Umfleet – FedEx
- Weston Mars – Walmart
- Ryan Camp – FedEx Freight
5 AXLE
- Nathan Evans – Tyson Foods
- Ronnie Mahan – FedEx Freight
- Patrick Hayes – Walmart
FLATBED
- Phillip Thurner – Tyson Foods
- Chad Barabas – J.B. Hunt
- Aaron Landreth – Walmart
TANKER
- Marcus Rush – Walmart
- Mark Akin – Walmart
- David Gill – Walmart
SLEEPER
- Gary Mars – Walmart
- Jimmy Slay – Walmart
- Tom Merrill – Walmart
TWINS
- Dave Hall – ABF
- Kirk Haggard – ABF
- Derek Cheader – XPO
NOTABLE
Best Pre-Trip Inspection: Ronnie Mahan – FedEx Freight
Best Written Test Score: Dave Hall – ABF
Sportsman Award: Chaunce Umfleet – FedEx
Rookie of the Year: Chandler Compton – FedEx
Small Team Winner: ABF
Large Team Winner: FedEx Freight
Grand Champion
Jeff Cochran – FedEx Freight
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