The American Trucking Associations announced Scott Woodrome of FedEx Freight as the Bendix Grand Champion of the 2018 National Truck Driving Championships, held Aug. 15-18 in Columbus, Ohio, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
Woodrome is a longtime competitor in truck driving championships and has more than 1.8 million safe driving miles. He competed this week in the Tank Truck division. He has been in the trucking industry for 25 years, spending 12 of those years with his current employer, FedEx Freight. This is the first Bendix Grand Champion award for Woodrome, who has won his state championship a twelve times in twelve attempts.
Woodrome, an America’s Road Team Captain, also took home the Tank Truck class national title. He lives in Middletown, Ohio, with his wife Lorraine.
ATA also recognized Ronald Zieser as the 2018 Rookie of the Year. Zeiser claimed the title after an outstanding performance in the 3-Axle division. To be a “rookie,” drivers must be first-time competitors at the state level who advanced to nationals. This year, there were 28 rookies competing at the National Truck Driving Championships.
Since 2011, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems has sponsored the National Truck Driving Championships Grand Champion. Bendix Director of Government Affairs and Marketing, Fred Andersky, presented the Grand Champion Award.
Champions from each of the 9 vehicle classes were also announced. Joining Scott Woodrome on the list of national champions are:
