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NTDCSCORINGThe driver with the highest total score in each class is declared the class champion. In addition, Nebraska recognizes agrand champion and a rookie of the year. A perfect score is 500 points. Drivers earn points in four separate tests:written examination.80 pointspersonal interview.40 pointspre-trip inspection.80 pointsdriving test.300 pointsTEAMSThere must be a minimum of three drivers in order to qualify as a team. The team score will consist of the total of all teammembers’ scores divided by the number of drivers on that team.OTHER AWARDS Professional Excellence Award—highest score on the written test. Kurt Everett Vehicle Condition Award —highest score on the pre-trip inspection. (Named in memory of formerChampionships Steering Committee member.) Bucky Buchholz Top Driver Award —highest score on the driving test. (Named in memory of State Patrol officer andformer Championships Steering Committee member.) Jerry Wessel Award—rated the highest by championships officials on professionalism, industry knowledge and attitude.Nominees have competed or volunteered at the Nebraska Truck Driving Championships for at least five years. (Namedin honor of Jerry Wessel for his outstanding work as course designer and volunteer for the event.)DRIVING TESTThere are six driving problems designed to simulate everyday challenges in safe vehicle operation. Each problem is valuedat 50 points. Contestants must complete each one without striking a barricade, running over a boundary or making anunauthorized stop.The time limit for step van and straight truck contestants on the course is eight minutes; for tractor-trailer contestants,10 minutes. Points are subtracted from the driver’s score if he or she goes over the time limit.Some of the problems require the driver to bring the vehicle within a certain distance of a measuring point. The scoreearned is based on the following distances from the measuring point:0-6 inches. 50 points6-9 inches. 45 points9-12 inches. 40 points12-15 inches. 35 points15-18 inches. 30 pointsover 18 inches.no scoreThe scores displayed on the driving course are not official. These scores may be effected by penalties, such as notwearing a seat belt, which are not reflected in the problem scores or on the scoreboard.FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSQ. Why is the written test so difficult?A. The written test is designed to be challenging. The test writersare trying to prepare drivers to do well at the national competition.Nebraska’s test is prepared to reflect the difficulty of the test atnationals. Each of the questions on the written test comes fromthe 2019 Facts for Drivers and and current events from NebraskaTrucking Association Good to Know e-news.Q. How are the “planted” defects determined for pre-trip?A. The pre-trip coordinators try to come up with defects that adriver might encounter on the job. Some of them may be easy to8spot, while some are probably a little more difficult. Typically, driverswho do routine inspections on a daily basis score better on this partof the test than drivers who do not.Q. How can I tell the competitors competing in special categories?A. The nametags are color coordinated for easy recognition.Rookie* Red dot - Wessel** Blue dot*Rookie: Driver competing for the first time in ANY truck drivingchampionships.**Jerry Wessel Candidate: Driver has competed or volunteered atthe Nebraska Truck Driving Championships for at least five years.

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2019SPECIAL SPONSORSFriday Night MealSaturday BanquetFriday LunchLas Vegas NightTrophiesFacts for Drivers BooksVolunteer ShirtsLanyardsPrePass 25-Word DescriptionSteering Committee ShirtsPrePass is the most utilized weigh stationSecurity at Fonner ParkProgramDriver’s GiftRichard Petty Driving ExperienceDriver SequesterDriver’s Gift CardsLogo Design PA SystemOutdoor lunch11

CHAMPIONSHIPOFFICIALSACCOUNTING COORDINATORJolene Jankowski & Raul SoriaFUNDRAISING COORDINATORSBrett Kleier, Lucas Mowrey, Heath Richards & Raul SoriaCARRIER ENFORCEMENT REPRESENTATIVELt. Jon Beckstead & Lt. Dan DoggettMERCHANDISING COORDINATORSHeidi Loop & Raul SoriaCHAMPIONSHIPS CHAIRJesse KleeberPRE-TRIP COORDINATORSShane Ahrens, Corby Flagle & Jerry WesselCHAMPIONSHIPS VICE CHAIRDerek PhillipsSAFETY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL CHAIRBrett KleierCOURSE DESIGN COORDINATORSTerry Colhour, Corby Flagle & Jerry WesselSCORING COORDINATORSJolene Jankowski & Diana GarciaDEN CAPTAIN COORDINATORSMichelle Leist & Linda McCollumNTA STAFFBarb Aude, Kent Grisham, April Tilden & Dave ZelnioENTERTAINMENT COORDINATORSJolene Jankowski & Terry ColhourEQUIPMENT COORDINATORJesse Keebler & Alan RobertsVOLUNTEER COORDINATORSAnn Dostal, Heidi Loop & Linda McCollumFONNER PARK COORDINATORCorby FlagleWRITTEN TEST COORDINATORSShane Aherns, Barb Aude & Derek Phillips2019 STATE PATROL VOLUNTEERSCaptain Gerry Krolikowski, LincolnLieutenant Jon Beckstead, LincolnLieutenant Dan Doggett, LincolnLieutenant Phil Thede, LincolnLieutenant Monte Lovelace, LincolnLieutenant Dan Riens, North PlatteLieutenant Kurt vonRentzell, LinconSergeant Jay Huhman, HebronSergeant Cory Halversen, North PlatteSergeant Pat Copp, ScottsbluffSergeant Mike Maytum, LincolnTrooper Nick Plate, Grand Island12

NEBRASKA INSPECTORCHAMPIONSHIPSNebraska State Patrol Carrier Enforcement troopers participate in their own test of skillsas part of the international inspectors’ competition. At this qualifying state competition,troopers complete an interview with industry officials, a “tabletop” hazmat exercise andmultiple vehicle inspections, includng a Level 1 and cargo tank. The competition with thehighest total score advances to the 2019 national championships in Pittsburgh.2019 COMPETITORSSergeant Ben Schropfer, Nebraska CityTrooper Jason Petty, NorfolkTrooper John Hadaway, North PlatteTrooper Justin Parsons, Nebraska CityPREVIOUS CHAMPS2018Trooper Kris Hunzeker, Nebraska 1993Trooper Kris Hunzeker, Nebraska CityTrooper Benjamin Schropfer, OmahaTrooper Aaron Schoen, Nebraska CityTrooper Benjamin Schropfer, OmahaInvestigator Jessica Kitchell, LincolnTrooper Shanon Koubek, North PlatteTrooper Benjamin Schropfer, HebronTrooper Benjamin Schropfer, HebronTrooper Jason Petty, NorfolkTrooper Jay Huhman, HebronTrooper Jason Petty, NorfolkTrooper Jason Petty, NorfolkTrooper Jason Halouska, LincolnTrooper Jason Halouska, LincolnTrooper Cody Paro, ScottsbluffOfficer Jason Halouska, LincolnOfficer Jason Halouska, LincolnOfficer Lewis “Pat” Copp, SidneyOfficer Lewis “Pat” Copp, SidneyOfficer William Linton, HebronOfficer Allen Wilhusen, HebronOfficer Brad Wagner, O’NeillOfficer Paul Smoot, BellevueOfficer Jim Brokaw, HebronOfficer Cheryl Carter, North Platte13

STRAIGHT TRUCKCLASS#contestantcompany1Ed BeinsABF Freight2Christina GainesFedEx Express3Steven HaysGrand Island Express4Shawn HarmsFedEx Freight5Dave KuscherCrete Carrier Corporation6Robert WhiteWerner EnterprisesPREVIOUS CHAMPS2018Clinton Rast, ABF Freight System2017Ed Beins, ABF Freight System, Inc.2016David Korkosz, Werner Enterprises2015Ed Beins, ABF Freight System, Inc.2014David Kuscher, Crete Carrier Corporation2013Ed Beins, ABF Freight System, Inc.2012Patrice Fourtina, Hill Bros. Transportation2011Terry Durham, Werner Enterprises2010Terry Durham, Werner Enterprises2009Steve Tucker, FedEx Freight2008Frank Daily, Bosselman Carriers2007Steve Spradling, Roadway Express2006Robie Jensen, Fremont Contract Carriers2005Jerry Weakland, Bosselman Carriers2004Steve Spradling, Roadway Express2003Clint Schultz, Crete Carrier Corporation2002Steve Spradling, Roadway Express2001Roger Frith, Hill Bros. Transportation2000Keith Bonifas, Farmland Industries1999Steve Spradling, Roadway ExpressDriver Course ward Beins, Midwest CardioNet/Bryan LGHMark O’Rourke, Pegler-SyscoMark O’Rourke, Pegler-SyscoMelvin Mavis, CF Motor FreightKeith Bonifas, Dahlsten Truck LineSteve Spradling, Roadway ExpressDon Marr, Roadway ExpressKeith Bonifas, Dahlsten Truck LineJackie Kesting, Yellow Freight SystemClint Hardy, Consolidated FreightwaysDelbert Teneyck, National TransportationDelbert Teneyck, National TransportationJoel Carlson, PamidaSteven Heiman, PamidaLyle Gruntorad, ANR/GravesLyle Gruntorad, ANR/GravesRobert Tichota, Hinky DinkyJan Gordon, American TransportLyle Gruntorad, Graves Truck LineLyle Gruntorad, Graves Truck LineThomas Slaby, Graves Truck Linetotal

3-AXLECLASS#contestantcompany7Brad BarrFedEx Freight8John BeadlesonFedEx Express9Joseph BuschABF Freight10Chris CorbettOld Dominion Freight Line11Bryan DykstraYRC Freight12Ronald MikoloyckFedEx Freight13James O’NeillFedEx Freight14Jimmy RichardsCrete Carrier15Calvin RobertsOld Dominion Freight Line16Eric SteinWerner Enterprises17Daryl StruebingGrand Island ExpressPREVIOUS CHAMPS2018Paul Badgett, FedEx Freight2017Sam Wilson, XPO Logistics2016Larry Derr, Werner Enterprises2015Paul Badgett, FedEx Freight, Inc.2014Lonnie Starke, Con-Way Freight2013Tim Dean, Werner Enterprises2012Ed Beins, ABF Freight System, Inc.2011Dave Kuscher, Crete Carrier Corporation2010Robie Jensen, Fremont Contract Carriers2009Daryl Johnson, YRC2008Jimmy O’Neill, FedEx Freight East2007Jimmy O’Neill, FedEx Freight2006Dwight Sall, ABF Freight System, Inc.2005Jimmy O’Neill, FedEx 4199319921991Driver Course Scores1Daryl Johnson, Roadway ExpressEd Beins, Midwest CardioNet/Bryan LGHToby Kort, FedEx Freight EastToby Kort, American FreightwaysScott Stroup, Roadway ExpressDaryl Johnson, Roadway ExpressDenzil Gage, Wynne TransportDaryl Johnson, Roadway ExpressDaryl Johnson, Roadway ExpressDavid Virts, CF Motor FreightRob Carpenter, Pegler/SyscoDan De La Torre, Yellow FreightDouglas Rohe, CF Motor FreightDavid Virts, CF Motor 11980197919781977456totalRay Wiebel, United Motor CarriersDavid Virts, CF Motor FreightDouglas Rohe, ANR Freight SystemJackie Kesting, Yellow FreightDavid Virts, Consolidated FreightwaysDouglas Rohe, ANR Freight SystemPhilip Keetle, Pegler/SyscoDouglas Rohe, ANR/GravesJackie Kesting, Interstate SystemDouglas Rohe, Graves Truck LineJackie Kesting, Interstate SystemDouglas Rohe, Graves Truck LineDouglas Rohe, Graves Truck LineLyle Gruntorad, Graves Truck Line

4-AXLECLASS#contestantcompany18Mike ClarkOld Dominion Freight Line19Wes CoffeeA&A Express, a division ofRoadrunner Temperature Controlled20David DyeFedEx Freight21Darin HardwickCrete Carrier Corporation22David KorkoszWerner Enterprise23John PoppenFedEx Freight24Scott TaylorHunt Transportation25Kent WoodFremont Contract Carriers26Kevin ZelasneyABF Freight 2007200620052004200320022001200019991998Tom Canning, Old Dominion Freight LineTerry Durham, Werner EnterpriseThomas Canning, Old Dominion Freight LineJohn Popper, FedEx FreightLarry Derr, Werner EnterprisesJohn Poppen, FedEx FreightScott Stroup, YRC FreightKent Wood, Fremont Contract CarriersTim Dean, Werner EnterprisesTim Dean, Werner EnterprisesSam Wilson, Con-Way FreightKent Wood, Fremont Contract CarriersLarry Derr, Werner EnterprisesRichard Boyd, Shaffer TruckingJohn Fogo, Red & White Market Transfer, Inc.John Poppen, FedEx FreightTim Dean, Werner EnterprisesDavid Rezac, Transportation SpecialistsRick Hadenfeldt, Dahlsten Truck LineKent Wood, Hill Bros. TransportationTerry Colhour, Roadway ExpressDriver Course d Greene, Fremont Contract CarriersPatrick Crumb, Crete Carrier CorporationEd Beins, Midwest Cardio Net/Bryan Hosp.Rich Root, Roadway ExpressGarrick Cockle, Pegler/SyscoRicky Stein, Speedway TransportationThomas Musich, Yellow Freight SystemJan Gordon, American TransportRob Carpenter, Pegler/SyscoBob Ramsey, Bee Line Motor FreightDennis Morrison, PamidaGeorge “Tom” Pierce, Land O’LakesTom Callahan, G.I. Contract CarriersRobert Ramsey, Bee Line Motor FreightDennis Morrison, PamidaWilliam Gartin, ANR/GravesEd Hall, Pegler & Co.Bob Ramsey, Bee Line Motor FreightDuane Kesting, Briggs TransportationBob Ramsey, Bee Line Motor FreightBob Ramsey, Bee Line Motor Freight6total

5-AXLECLASS#contestantcompany27Tom CanningOld Dominion Freight Line28Bill Dillon29Marc DoughertyA&A Express, a division ofRoadrunner Temperature ControlledHunt Transportation30Marvin FielderWerner Enterprises31Robie JensenFremont Contract Carriers32Toby KortFedEx Freight33Mance MartinWilliams Transportation34Jim MoellerYRC Freight35Jonathan PalmerGreater Omaha Express36Clint RastABF Freight System37Thomas RottGrand Island Express38Daniel TaylorHill Brothers Transportation39Blake TomlinHill Brothers Transportation40David VanceCrete Carrier Corporation41Sam WilsonXPO 008200720062005Toby Kort, FedEx FreightTom Hopkins, Walmart TransportationToby Kort, FedEx Freight, Inc.Daryl Johnson, YRC FreightTerry Durham, Werner EnterprisesAlan Arnold, Werner EnterprisesLarry Derr, Werner EnterprisesChad Pine, Shaffer TruckingLarry Derr, Werner EnterprisesRobie Jensen, Fremont Contract CarriersToby Kort, FedEx Freight EastRandall McDonald, Shaffer TruckingToby Kort, FedEx FreightLarry Derr, Werner 51994199319921991Driver Course Scores1Toby Kort, FedEx Freight EastJeremy Laska, Double O TransportationLarry Derr, Werner EnterprisesScott Stroup, Roadway ExpressLarry Derr, Werner EnterprisesLarry Priester, Seward Motor FreightJoel Mumm, Zeitner & Sons, Inc.Jeffery Smith, Crete Carrier CorporationJeffery Smith, Crete Carrier CorporationWayne Johnson, Werner EnterprisesDoug Eubanks, Werner EnterprisesDoug Eubanks, Werner EnterprisesDan Hutchinson, Crete Carrier CorporationEd Beins, Seward Motor 11980197919781977456totalJames Smith, PamidaTim Hayworth, Yellow FreightTim Hayworth, Yellow FreightTony Gedroez, Churchill Truck LinesEugene Block, PamidaMichael Anliker, American TransportEugene Block, PamidaRobert Johnson, National TransportationLeRoy Leist, Hinky DinkyLeRoy Leist, Hinky DinkyRollin Petersen, Briggs TransportationRay Bohunis, Hinky DinkyLeRoy Leist, Hinky DinkyRon Miles, Ideal Truck Line

5-AXLE SLEEPERCLASS#contestantcompany42Jonathan BhattGrand Island Express43Tim DeanWerner Enterprises44Timothy DillonHill Brothers Transportation45Paul Grass46Jeff McKenzieA&A Express, a division ofRoadrunner Temperature ControlledWal-Mart Transportation47David MorrisonSunrise Express48Toby OzmentCrete Carrier Corporation49Robert PauleyHill Brothers Transportation50John PutneyGreater Omaha Express51Richard SelmanHill Brothers Transportation52Paul SmithABF Freight System53Jeff TomlinsonFremont Contract Carriers54Stanley WatersSunrise ExpressDriver Course 0092008Tim Dean, Werner EnterprisesDarin Hardwick, Crete Carrier CorporationJeff McKenzie, Walmart TransportationEric Bauman, Grand Island Express, Inc.Todd Fraunfelter, Walmart TransportationTerry Durham, Werner EnterprisesTerry Durham, Werner EnterprisesJim Breeden, Walmart TransportationTom Pietrzak Jr., Werner EnterprisesMichael Luna, TC TransportMichael Luna, TC 99718John Hanamann, Shaffer TruckingDan Hutchinson, Fremont Contract CarriersWilson Griffin, Grand Island Express, Inc.Leon Malzahn, Grand Island Express, Inc.Dan Hutchinson, Fremont Contract CarriersSteven Johnson, Werner EnterprisesEd Beins, Midwest Cardio Net/Bryan LGHSteven Johnson, Werner EnterprisesMark Pribyl, Transportation Specialists, Ltd.Michael Luna, R & M EnterprisesDoug Eubanks, Werner Enterprises6total

TANKCLASS#contestantcompany56Tim AndersonABF Freight System57Ryan BraschLyman-Richey Corporation59Larry DerrWerner Enterprises60James PierceFremont Contract Carriers61Joshua SchuchhardtCrete Carrier Corporation62Scott StroupYRC FreightDriver Course 00920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998Pat Crumb, Fremont Contract CarriersIan Franck, Hunt Transportation, Inc.Tim Anderson, ABF Freight System, Inc.Garet Poland, Bosselman CarriersDennis Chambers, Crete Carrier CorporationRandy McDonald, Crete Carrier CorporationTim Dean, Werner EnterprisesTim Dean, Werner EnterprisesJim Moeller, YRCDennis Chambers, Crete Carrier CorporationElmer Branzovsky, FedEx FreightElmer Branzovsky, FedEx FreightJimmy Spitz, Shaffer TruckingElmer Branzovsky, FedEx FreightAlan Bosselman, Dahlsten Truck LineBob Myers, Wynne Transport ServiceRobie Jensen, Fremont Contract CarriersClinton Schultz, Crete Carrier CorporationDaryl Johnson, Roadway ExpressMark Wasserman, Wheeler TransportHarvey Cunningham, Wynne Transport 7198619851984198319821981198019791978197719Dan Hutchinson, Crete Carrier CorporationMichael Anliker, Crete Carrier CorporationMichael Anliker, Crete Carrier CorporationDon Marr, Roadway ExpressEarl Miner, Roadway ExpressRandy Vetter, Wheeler Transport ServiceRandy Vetter, Wheeler Transport ServiceEd Beins, Seward Motor FreightWayne Hassinger, American TransportDonald Deming, PamidaElmer Branzovsky, PamidaRandy Moose, Warren Oil TransportationRichard Devney, Herman Bros.Robert Tichota, Super Valu StoresElmer Branzovsky, PamidaElmer Branzovsky, PamidaJack Heiny, Hinky DinkyElmer Branzovsky, PamidaElmer Branzovsky, PamidaGlen Carlson, BeckerElmer Branzovsky, Pamida6total

FLATBEDCLASS#contestantcompany63Eric BaumanGrand Island Express64Mark BeedeHunt Transportation65Luke BeiermannLyman-Richey Corporation66Allen BursonWal-Mart Transportation67George ChaneyFedEx Freight68Shaun CurtisFedEx Freight69James HardinWerner Enterprises70Owen HowardFremont Contract Carriers71Joshua HowellSunrise Express72Kenneth WooldridgeGreater Omaha 83198219811980197919781977Daryl Johnson, YRC FreightJohn Fogo, Red & White Market & Transfer Inc.Terry Durham, Werner EnterprisesBrad Graygill, Werner EnterprisesGaret Poland, Bosselman CarriersGeorge Chaney, FedEx FreightJoey Martel, Fremont Contract CarriersAlan Arnold, Werner EnterprisesTerry Colhour, YRCThomas Woodard, Walmart TransportationMark Olson, Wynne Transport ServiceRoy “Eric” Johnston, U.S. XpressJoey Martel, Fremont Contract CarriersTim Dean, Werner EnterprisesScott Stroup, Roadway ExpressBob McKay, Crete Carrier CorporationWarren Raymer, Lindsay TransportationEarl Sowders, U.S. XpressGene Retherford, Pace Transportatio

Each year, thousands of drivers across the nation participate in truck driving competitions similar to this one. The events are organized by employers and state trucking associations. The state champions represent their states at the American Trucking Associations' National Truck Driving Championships in Pittsburgh August 14-17.