We issued this press release today.  We wish our WV drivers good luck next week in Pittsburgh!

Charleston, WV (August 2014) – Nine West Virginia professional truck drivers will compete in the American Trucking Associations’ National Truck Driving Championship – also known as the Super Bowl of Safety – taking place in Pittsburgh, PA, August 12-16, 2014.

Jan Vineyard, President of the West Virginia Trucking Association, said, “West Virginia – home to some of the safest, most professional truck drivers in America – is always well represented at this industry-revered event.  We wish our drivers the best of luck!”

West Virginia drivers competing in the event include:

First Place Straight Truck – James Priddy, FedEx Freight, Charleston, WV

First Place 3-Axle Tractor Semi-trailer – Kevin Asbury, FedEx Freight, Leon, WV

First Place 4-Axle Tractor Semi-trailer – Tim Hodges, UPS Freight, Hurricane, WV

First Place 5-Axle Van – David “Craig” Warner, UPS Freight, Nitro, WV

First Place Tank Truck – Clarence Jenkins, Jr., UPS Freight, Poca, WV

First Place Flatbed – Kenneth Grimmett, Con-way Freight, Fayetteville, WV

First Place Twin Trailers – Don Young, FedEx Freight, Nitro, WV

First Place Sleeper Berth – William Adkins, FedEx Freight, South Point, OH

First Place Step Van – Stephen Estep, FedEx Ground, Marmet, WV

For additional information, contact Jan Vineyard at (304) 345-2800 or visit the website at www.wvtrucking.com.