Larry Gorby from West Virginia and Ina Daly from Arizona are in the spotlight during another mega-edition of our NTDC Podcast, which was recorded on May 8. You will hear Eugene Mulero, Senior Reporter from Transport Topics and co-author of  “From Roadeo To TDC,” look back at the state TDCs that have taken place between mid-April and […] The post Larry Gorby Returns To NTDC As West Virginia Grand Champion appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

In this supersized edition of the podcast, you will hear an interview with the 2024 Grand Champion from Nevada, Matt Hart.  Podcast co-host Eugene Mulero, a Senior Reporter with Transport Topics, talks with Matt about earning the top prize in the Silver State, and Eugene also discusses the stunning news that Gragg Wilson, the 2023 […] The post NTDC Nevada Shocker & Our Chat With Georgia’s Herschel Evans appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

Recorded on April 3, the second episode of 2024 edition of our NTDC series takes you inside this year’s first state championship, which was held in Louisiana, and we also discuss the approaches the past two National Grand Champions are taking to prepare for their respective state driving competitions. You will hear interviews conducted by […] The post Road To NTDC 2024: State Championships First Hurdle For Past Champs & All Competitors appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

PodWheels Powered By RadioNemo is thrilled to once again rev up our podcast series dedicated to the National Truck Driving & National Step Van Driving Championships. We plan to have at least one episode per month leading up to NTDC 2024 this August in Indianapolis. Eugene Mulero, Senior Reporter for Transport Topics, will join us […] The post Destination Indy: Road To NTDC 2024 Begins With State Competitions appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

As we bring our coverage of NTDC 2023 to a conclusion, we asked Eugene Mulero to give us his final thoughts on this year’s national championships. A Senior Reporter with Transport Topics, Eugene is also the co-author of a book covering the 86-year history of the NTDC. In this episode, Eugene takes us inside Gragg […] The post Final NTDC 2023 Rewind: Observations From Eugene Mulero of Transport Topics appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

In the second segment of our three-part series with Transport Topics Senior Reporter Eugene Mulero, we discuss the incredible accomplishments and dedication to professional excellence by the competitors who were a part of the National Truck Driving and National Step Van Driving Championships. With this episode, we place a particular focus on Ina Daly, who […] The post NTDC 2023 Rewind Part 2: Celebrating Professional Excellence appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

Eugene Mulero, Senior Reporter for Transport Topics, joins us for Part 1 of our NTDC Rewind as we look back on the memorable moments and performances during the 2023 National Truck Driving & National Step Van Driving Championships. In this episode, we spend some time discussing Tony Spero, a two-time national champion from Connecticut who […] The post NTDC 2023 Rewind Part 1: Looking Back With Eugene Mulero appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

As we round the corner toward the final episodes of our NTDC 2023 Series, we wanted to provide our listeners with an episode that takes you inside Championship Saturday, which includes the traditional Walk Of Champions. In this segment, you’ll hear from some of the participants as they prepared for the start of the event’s […] The post Instant Flashback: Championship Saturday Remains Memorable appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

Roland Bolduc and Tony Spero have become living legends with their repeated appearances in the National Truck Driving and National Step Van Driving Championships. Both these veteran professional drivers have collected a truckload of state championships en route to each winning multiple national titles over their careers. Roland is a two-time winner of the National […] The post Pride of Connecticut: Bolduc & Spero Reflect On NTDC Run appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

Prior to NTDC 2023, Gragg Wilson, a veteran driver from UPS, had made 13 trips to the National Championships as a state champion from Nevada. But, in all those runs to the NTDC, Gragg had never made it beyond the preliminary round of the national competition. NTDC 2023 became a memorable breakout year for Gragg. […] The post NTDC Grand Champion Gragg Wilson Model of Perseverance appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

Barry Kraemer knows that all the miles he covers each week as a a professional driver would be much tougher to navigate without the support of his family. Winning his first National Championship this year at NTDC 2023, Barry was thrilled to be able to celebrate his achievement with his family members who made the […] The post Family Remains Key To Barry Kraemer’s Trucking Success appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

Lisa Steed has a unique perspective when it comes to the road and the opportunities that you can find behind the wheel. After spending a decade as a State Trooper in Utah, Lisa took her career in a new direction when she discovered an opportunity to start a Step Van business where she and her […] The post Lisa Steed Appreciates Opportunities Delivered By Trucking appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

Ina Daly is a true pioneer in the trucking industry, hitting the road over 40 years ago at a time when few women were behind the wheel. Ina excelled in her job, striving for the highest levels of professional excellence as she compiled decade-upon-decade of safe driving. Ina has become a fixture at the Arizona […] The post Ina Daly Defines Professional Excellence With Her Career In Trucking appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

Mike Barnes is a 34-year veteran professional driver who has been competing through the state of Arkansas to reach the NTDCs for the past few years. Following a third-place finish in his classification this year at the Arkansas Truck Driving Championships, Mike decided to make the trip to NTDC 2023 as spectator and he brought […] The post Mike Barnes Admires Champs, Now Focused On NTDC 2024 appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

Ron Round and Ken Duncan have made multiple trips to the National Truck Driving and National Step Van Driving Championships, earning State Championships in their respective classifications in the state of Maine. For NTDC 2023, Ron and Ken returned to the national stage in Columbus having joined the newest class of Captains for America’s Road […] The post Maine Connection: Ron Round & Ken Duncan Love Competition and the Ability To Serve The Industry appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

2023 marks 50 years in the trucking industry for Kevin Burch, and one the highlights of this golden anniversary year for Kevin happened at NTDC 2023. On the final day of the competition, Kevin part of the ATA’s dignitary group that shook the hands of the 419 state champions as they were announced on stage. […] The post Handshakes With State Champs Priceless Moment For Kevin Burch appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

Last year, Antoine Sadler posted the high score on the NTDC 2022 driving course with a 220. At NTDC 2023, Antoine focused his dedication to excellence to champion the important work of Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT). Antoine, who is a member of the Board of Directors with TAT, served as an information resource at the […] The post Walmart’s Antoine Sadler & Rickey Oliver Working To Make a Difference appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

Mindy Rathjens had worked hard through the years to break through the highly competitive field in her home state of Iowa, always seeking to reach the National Championships. In 2023, Mindy not only won the state championship in her classification, but she also claimed the title of Grand Champion for Iowa. In this episode, Mindy […] The post Iowa Grand Champ Mindy Rathjens Savored Her First Trip To The NTDC appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

As the second day of the driving competition began rolling, ATA Chairman Dan Van Alstine sat down with Jimmy Mac. Dan, who is the President and Chief Operating Officer at Ruan Transportation Management Systems, will be concluding his one-year term as ATA Chairman in October. While celebrating the accomplishments and driving excellence of all the […] The post Dan Van Alstine Looks Back On His Term As ATA Chairman appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

For more than 50 years now, Rick Cates has been involved in working on the National Truck Driving & National Step Van Driving Championships. Known as the “Senator,” because of this long tenure with the NTDCs, Rick takes some time with Jimmy Mac to look back at his involvement with the national championships over the […] The post Rick Cates Looks Back at His 51 Years Of NTDC Work appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.