Much in the same way that professional drivers from across the country prepare for their State TDC that will give them a shot at qualifying for the National Championships, Heath Arnold is drawn to serve as a volunteer at the state and national levels of the competition. Heath, who is Director of Safety and Compliance at ABF Freight, has the deepest respect for the men and women behind the wheel who move the nation’s economy mile after mile.

As you will hear in this episode of the podcast, Heath believes those drivers who work to qualify for competition by staying safe year after year deserve the best experience that the NTDC Organizing Committee can provide. Serving as the First Vice Chairman of the Organizing Committee for this year, Heath takes some time to discuss the preparations for NTDC 2025 and what it means to be a part of the nation’s longest running safety program. It’s a great conversation that provides many insights into the work that happens behind the scenes at the national championships.

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