NTDC Press Room From PodWheels

Team USA Prepared For Debut At UICR Professional Driver World Championships

In this episode of the podcast, we are paying tribute to a group of true trucking pioneers who have some deep roots in the NTDC Community as well as its history. On Wednesday, the first-ever Team USA of professional drivers will be wearing the red, white and blue...

Ballad of Miguel Corral Jr. Hits Grand Championship Note

In our search to close out what has been another amazing month of August in covering all things NTDC on the highest note we could find, PodWheels discovered a song that had been created to honor and celebrate the NTDC 2026 Grand Championship won by Miguel Corral, Jr....

NTDC Rewind: Celebrating The Rick Cates Finals Course

Our NTDC Podcast Series returns after a brief break to refresh our batteries following an amazing trip to Pittsburgh for the National Championships. In our first rewind episode from our time onsite at NTDC 2026, PodWheels Executive Producer Greg Thompson takes us back...

Meet Miguel Corral of UPS: Your 2026 NTDC Grand Champion

On Friday, the National Truck Driving and National Step Van Driving Championships crowned the 30th Grand Champion since the inception of the competition’s top trophy in 1987. After earning the 4-Axle National title earlier in the evening, Miguel Corral of UPS heard...

FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs Making The Most Of His Week At NTDC 2026

For our 80th episode of the NTDC 2026 Series, PodWheels has the distinct privilege and honor of welcoming Derek Barrs, the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, to join us for our onsite coverage in Pittsburgh. During an interview with PodWheels...

Placing Our Spotlight On The North American Inspector’s Championship

Just a little more than 25 years ago, the American Trucking Associations and the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance began holding Trucking’s National Championships concurrently with the North American Inspector’s Championship. NAIC is law enforcement’s equivalent to...

Honoring Rick Cates: Forever ‘The Senator’ Of NTDC

As we release the 78th episode of our series this year, we are on the eve of Finals Friday, the day all the State Champions are honored and the National Championships will be decided. One of the most personal parts of Championship morning is watching all the State...

Roland With Jim Kohr: Looking Back, Looking Ahead and Talking About The Heart Of NTDC

Recorded a few weeks before the onsite start of NTDC 2026, we held this special edition Rollin’ With Roland until the driving days of the competition began during NTDC Week. Two-Time National Grand Champion Roland Bolduc sits down with New York TDC Titan Jim Kohr, who...

Day One of NTDC 2026: Semifinal Driving Course Revealed

The Road To Pittsburgh has reached its final destination as the NTDC 2026 Podcast is onsite at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in the heart of the Steel City. PodWheels Executive Producer Greg Thompson talked with the first person to navigate the semifinal...

PMTA’s Rebecca Oyler Is Ready For NTDC’s Return To Pittsburgh

In this episode of the podcast, we visit with Rebecca Olyer, who is the President and CEO of the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association. As you will hear, NTDC 2026 will be the first edition of the National Championships that Rebecca has attended since she took her post...

A Look Inside Building Team USA For A World Championship Event

Sep 9, 2026

PodWheels got an opportunity to go behind the scenes with several members of Team USA prior to their departure for Germany to represent America in...

Looking Back At The 14-Year Journey of an NTDC Grand Champion

Aug 16, 2026

For his final TheTrucker.com feature story from NTDC 2026 in Pittsburgh, PodWheels Executive Producer placed the spotlight on the 14-year journey...

Meet The 45 Finalists Competing At NTDC 2026

Aug 14, 2026

One of the most anticipated moments of Championship Day at the National Truck Driving & National Step Van Driving Championships is the...

FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs Values Every Moment Spent at NTDC 2026

Aug 14, 2026

The August 14th edition of TheTrucker.com carried a front-and-center story that detailed the NTDC 2026 experience of Derek Barrs, the Administrator...