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2026 Connecticut State TDC Results

Ernie Budlowski from XPO is no stranger to the NTDCs and he is very familiar with winning the Grand Championship at the Connecticut State TDCs. In mid-June at the Tri-State TDCs, Ernie brought home another State Grand Championship after winning the title in the Sleeper Class.

STEP VAN

  1. John Sanchez – FedEx
  2. Todd Akerley – FedEx
  3. Rue Tenreiro – FedEx

    STRAIGHT TRUCK

    1. Thomas Griffin – XPO
    2. Juan Torres – FedEx Freight
    3. Marcus Jeanty – Town Fair Tire

    3 AXLE

    1. John Greene – FedEx Freight
    2. Andrew Yee – XPO

    4 AXLE

    1. Dave Buonocore – Bozzuto’s
    2. Antonio Orfitelli – XPO
    3. Angel Torres – FedEx Freight

    5 AXLE 

    1. Andrew Tenney – FedEx
    2. John Mann – Frito Lay
    3. Daniel Kashila – Bozzuto’s

    FLATBED

    1. Brendan Hennessy – ABF Freight
    2. Kasseme Smith – FedEx Freight

    TANKER

    1. James Dixon – A. Duie Pyle
    2. Gaspar Gonzalex
    3. Donald Chieco – FedEx

    SLEEPER

    1. Ernie Budlowski – XPO
    2. Corey Earlington – Bj’s Logistics
    3. Algert Lushi – FedEx

    TWINS

    1. John Brown – XPO
    2. James Cavin – Frito Lay
    3. Carlos Piralas – FedEx

    NOTABLE

    Rookie of the Year:  Juan Torres – FedEx Freight

    Best Pre-Trip Inspection: Thomas Griffin – XPO

    Best Course Score: Jon Mann – Frito Lay

     

    Grand Champion

    Ernie Budlowski – XPO

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