A veteran of North Carolina Truck Driving Championships since 2011, Michael Bills of FedEx has become a regular qualifier for a trip to the Nationals. In 2025, Michael navigated his way to his ninth state vehicle class title while also claiming his third Grand Championship crown competing in the Tar Heel State. In this edition of the podcast, Michael talks about his TDC and NTDC experiences with Transport Topics Senior Reporter Eugene Mulero.

In the closing section of this episode, PodWheels Executive Producer Greg Thompson discusses the long list of accomplished competitors who have qualified for this year’s 3-Axle vehicle class, which includes Michael Bills. Eugene offers some insightful observations about the 3-Axle field in a discussion that will serve as a warm-up session for the upcoming vehicle class preview episodes.  

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