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2026 North Carolina State TDC Results

David Weakley of Publix delivered both the 5-Axle Division title and the State Grand Championship when the North Carolina TDC was held in Raleigh June 4-6.

STEP VAN

  1. John Lewis – FedEx Freight
  2. Kelly Mickelson – FedEx
  3. Keith Miller – FedEx

    STRAIGHT TRUCK

    1. Michael Bills – FedEx
    2. Brandon Honey – Old Dominion
    3. David Leggett – FedEx Freight

    3 AXLE

    1. Marvin Mclean – ABF Freight
    2. Darell Elerbee – Walmart
    3. Ricky Boone – Southeastern Freight

    4 AXLE

    1. Phillip Luster – Martin-Brower
    2. Justin Drelick – Publix
    3. Tyler Luckey – ABF Freight

    5 AXLE 

    1. David Weakley – Publix
    2. Brasher Pierce – FedEx Freight
    3. Patrick Mulhern – FedEx

    FLATBED

    1. Justin Carter – Old Dominion
    2. Patrick Ross – Walmart 
    3. Eric Sykes – Harris Teeter, Inc.

    TANKER

    1. Allen McNeely – ABF Freight
    2. Charles Walsh – SWTO LLC/Speedway
    3. Brian Akins – Old Dominion

    SLEEPER

    1. Mike Smith – Unifi Manufacturing
    2. John Whisant – FedEx
    3. Jonathan McDaniels – Walmart

    TWINS

    1. Steven Parham – Walmart
    2. Tyson Jerald – XPO
    3. Michael Turner – FedEx Freight

    NOTABLE

    Rookie of the Year: Ross Patrick – Walmart

    Best Pre-Trip Inspection:  Allen McNeely – ABF Freight

    Grand Champion
    David Weakley – Publix

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