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An All-Time Legend Returns For Friday Fun At NTDC 2025

An All-Time Legend Returns For Friday Fun At NTDC 2025

When the second day of driving and pre-trip competition got underway on Friday of NTDC 2025 Week, the annual celebration of safety welcomed Minnesota native and NTDC Legend Ray Simon as one of the spectators. Ray is the only professional driver who has won three...

Learn More About Project 61: A Friend of the Podcast Sponsor Spotlight

Learn More About Project 61: A Friend of the Podcast Sponsor Spotlight

The NTDC 2025 Podcast is grateful for the support of Project 61 as a Friend of the Podcast Sponsor of our onsite coverage from Minneapolis of this year’s National Championships. Project 61 will also be joining us for our post-event coverage of all things NTDC, and we...

Record Number Of Women State Champions In Spotlight At NTDC 2025

Record Number Of Women State Champions In Spotlight At NTDC 2025

On Day Two of NTDC 2025, five vehicle divisions hit the course and went through the Pre-Trip phase of the National Championships, and Transport Topics Senior Reporter Eugene Mulero filled his notebook (and audio recorder) with many great conversations. With a record...

Day One Of NTDC 2025: Warm Welcomes, Walkthroughs and Test Taking

Day One Of NTDC 2025: Warm Welcomes, Walkthroughs and Test Taking

The NTDC 2025 Podcast opens our onsite coverage of the National Championships in Minneapolis with a look back at Day One. PodWheels Executive Producer Greg Thompson and Transport Topics Senior Reporter Eugene Mulero share their reflections on Opening Day of NTDC 2025....

NTDC 2025 Is Here! Let The Fun Begin

NTDC 2025 Is Here! Let The Fun Begin

As the champions prepare to gather in Minneapolis for today’s Driver Orientation Meeting on the Opening Day of the National Truck Driving & National Step Van Driving Championships, PodWheels Executive Producer Greg Thompson and Transport Topics Senior Reporter...

NTDC 2025 Preview Part 2: Going Inside 4-Axle, 5-Axle and Flatbed

NTDC 2025 Preview Part 2: Going Inside 4-Axle, 5-Axle and Flatbed

Our division-by-division preview of NTDC 2025 continues with deep dives into the 4-Axle, 5-Axle and Flatbed vehicle classes. Transport Topics Senior Reporter Eugene Mulero and PodWheels Executive Producer Greg Thompson discuss the return of Joe Hicks, the defending...

Minneapolis NTDC Trip Brings Scott Lorio Together With His Father

Minneapolis NTDC Trip Brings Scott Lorio Together With His Father

You can understand why Scott Lorio of FedEx Freight put a special circle around the dates for NTDC 2025 in Minneapolis. Of course, Scott who has become a regular within the NTDC by winning four state titles and two State Grand Championships while competing in Montana...

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