2026 South Carolina State TDC Results
Veteran Walmart driver J.B. Quarles made history at the South Carolina TDC this April in Columbia by becoming the first competitor to win a State Championship in all nine vehicle divisions over the course of his distinguised career. J.B.’s victory in the 2026 Step Van class completed his quest to secure only first-place state trophy missing from his collection. J.B. also earned the title of State Grand Champion in South Carolina for 2026.
STEP VAN
- J.B. Quarles – Walmart
- Tristan Orosz – Walmart
- William Miles – FedEx Express
STRAIGHT TRUCK
- David Cothran – ABF
- Mark Putnam – Old Dominion
- Shelton Robinson – FedEx Freight
3 AXLE
- Steve Ward – FedEx Express
- Chris Hipps – Walmart
- Gary Kline – Walmart
4 AXLE
- Andrew McCormick – Walmart
- Richard Sobush – Southeastern Freight
- Frederic Hensley – ADUSA
5 AXLE
- Cliff Favors – Martin Brower
- Ken Smith – Old Dominion
- Bob Wren – CVS Pharmacy
FLATBED
- Jeffery Wyder – FedEx Express
- Terry Todd – Walmart
- JD Lynch – Old Dominion
TANKER
- Emilie Lessard – FedEx Express
- Chris Bracy – Walmart
- Vincent VanPutten – Walmart
SLEEPER
- Kevin Smith – Old Dominion
- Richard McCoy – ADUSA
- Scott Davis – Walmart
TWINS
- Blake Taylor – Old Dominion
- Stephen Hyde – FedEx Freight
- Jason Owens – CVS Pharmacy
NOTABLE
Rookie of the Year: Vincent VanPutten – Walmart
G.M. Murray Knowledge of the Industry Award: Steven Ward – FedEx Express
Vehicle Condition Award: Brian Smith – Walmart
Large Team Trophy: Walmart
Small Team Trophy: Old Dominion Freight Line
Grand Champion
J.B. Quarles – Walmart
DUMP TRUCK Division (State Competition Only)
- Bobby Hunkapillar – Coastal Asphalt
- Michael Nirella – N. W. White & Co.
- Gregory Bates – Knight’s Companies
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Inside J.B. Quarles' TDC Career Grand Slam
On the PGA Tour, they have a Grand Slam of the the Masters, the PGA Championship, the U.S. Open and the British Open. Some of the top players have won all four tournaments over the course of their careers, earning what is known as a “Career Grand Slam.” With his victory in Step Van this year, J.B. Quarles completed his own TDC Career Grand Slam, earning championships in all nine divisions. PodWheels talked to J.B. about his career and achieving this milestone.
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