Mike Barnes is a 34-year veteran professional driver who has been competing through the state of Arkansas to reach the NTDCs for the past few years. Following a third-place finish in his classification this year at the Arkansas Truck Driving Championships, Mike decided to make the trip to NTDC 2023 as spectator and he brought his notebook, looking for tips that will help him break through to reach the national competition in 2024. As you’ll hear, Mike holds a great admiration for all the state champs who made it to NTDC 2023. Their dedication to safety and excellence serve as an inspiration for Mike.

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