There’s no question that Kevin Lemar of FedEx Freight has established an impressive track record for winning at the Delaware State TDC. As you’ll hear in this episode of the podcast, Kevin has won a Vehicle Division title and qualified for Nationals in each of the past four years – the first four years since he began competing in the State TDCs. With his Delaware Grand Championship victory last month, Kevin now holds a rare three-peat as a State Grand Champion.

As Kevin tells us during our conversation, he wants to follow in the inspiring footsteps of his FedEx Freight teammates and earn his first trophy on the national stage at NTDC 2026 in Pittsburgh. Kevin already knows a little something about following a good inspiration. Initially holding the career goal of becoming a railroad engineer, Kevin made the decision to get behind the wheel while working on the dock and loading his father’s truck for his nightly run. His father, who is also a FedEx Freight driver, has been a source of encouragement for Kevin as he works to prepare for his opportunity to shine at NTDC 2026.

FRIEND OF THE PODCAST SPONSOR:  The Lutzie 43 Foundation is our Friend of the Podcast for this episode of the NTDC 2026 Series. Founded to honor the legacy of Philip Lutzenkirchen, the Lutzie 43 Foundation is dedicated to make sure that the tragedy that took his life would never have to be repeated. Philip was a standout athlete, a beloved teammate, and a man of tremendous character. Today, the foundation that carries his name is working to change the driving culture across the Southeast and beyond by tackling distracted driving, impaired driving, and unsafe habits behind the wheel. To learn more about the Lutzie 43 Foundation and how you can use 43 Key Seconds to run through an important safety checklist before starting your vehicle, visit Lutzie43.org.

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