2026 Georgia State TDC Results
The Georgia Trucking Association’s 2026 State Truck Driving Championships took place Buford, Ga. April 23-24. Tony Johnson, a veteran driver with Frito Lay, earned his first State Grand Championship after finishing first in the 5-Axle Division.
STEP VAN
- Matthew Futral – FedEx Express
- Joshua Radney – FedEx Ground
- Ron Gerrell – UPS
STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Daniel Arnold – FedEx Freight
- Ronnie Merritt – FedEx Freight
- Muanda Dingtukulu – Publix
3 AXLE
- Chuck Pearson – ABF
- Brent Darnell – Southeastern Freight
- Don Carter – FedEx Freight
4 AXLE
- Joe Norris – Old Dominion
- Thomas Brownlow – XPO
- Jason Cantrell – UPS
5 AXLE
- Tony Johnson – Frito Lay
- Michael Araujo – FedEx Ground
- Clay Carter – Old Dominion
FLATBED
- David Price – Publix
- Charles Roberts – New South Express
- Ralph Baker – New South Express
TANKER
- Steve Elliston – Walmart
- Patrick Dudley – Walmart
- William Penson – Shaw Industries
SLEEPER
- Mark Cofer – FedEx Freight
- Amanda Wilson – FedEx Ground
- Charles Gibson – Mohawk Industries
TWINS
- Darren Israel – XPO
- Josh Skinner – UPS
- Tim Vogt – XPO
NOTABLE
Rookie of the Year: Thomas Brownlow – XPO
Best Pre-Trip Inspection: Brent Darnell – Southeastern Freight Line
Best Skills/Driving Course Score: Steve Elliston – Walmart
Small Team Trophy: Old Dominion Freight Line
Large Team Trophy: Walmart
Grand Champion
Tony Johnson – Frito Lay
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