In early June, Miguel Sanchez completed the circle on what has been an incredibly successful 12-month run for the veteran UPS driver. Competing in the Florida State TDCs, Miguel made a successful defense of his Twins Class title and he also brought home the Sunshine State’s Grand Championship for the second consecutive year.

During this edition of the podcast, Miguel looks back at the events that have taken place since last June, which also include winning the National Championship in the Twins Division during NTDC 2025 last August and his selection as a Captain on America’s Road Team in January of this year. Through all the success he has experienced, Miguel remains quite humble and intensely focused on the road ahead as well as how he can give back to the trucking industry. He’s looking forward to his time in Pittsburgh and getting together with all the competitors who will be a part of 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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