by gregthompson | Aug 17, 2025 | Featured, NTDC, NTDC News
As we count down the final hours to the start of NTDC 2025 in Minneapolis, Transport Topics Senior Reporter Eugene Mulero and PodWheels Executive Producer Greg Thompson introduce the first episode of a three-part series that looks at all nine vehicle class divisions....
by gregthompson | Aug 16, 2025 | Featured, NTDC, NTDC News
David Comings of FedEx Freight has been looking forward to making a family trip to neighboring Minnesota ever since he qualified for NTDC 2025 in Minneapolis by winning the 5-Axle vehicle class at the North Dakota Truck Driving Championships on June 21. The fourth...
by gregthompson | Aug 16, 2025 | NTDC Stories
According to the NTDC 2025 Organizing Committee, there are 425 state champions across nine vehicle divisions who have registered to compete in Minneapolis when this year’s edition of the National Truck Driving and National Step Van Driving Championships begin on...
by gregthompson | Aug 15, 2025 | Featured, Grawe Pod
In this episode of the Grawe Pod, we are dedicating some time to place a focus on lease-purchase programs, exploring the benefits and challenges for both the independent contractors behind wheel and trucking companies providing the operating authority. Doug Grawe, the...
by gregthompson | Aug 15, 2025 | Featured, NTDC, NTDC News
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...