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Roadway Express Sends 35 to Truck Championships

Roadway Express Inc. has announced that 35 of its best professional drivers will compete at the 66th National Truck Driving Championships Aug. 19 – 23 in Columbus, Ohio

by Staff
August 4, 2003
1 min to read


Roadway Express Inc. has announced that 35 of its best professional drivers will compete at the 66th National Truck Driving Championships Aug. 19 – 23 in Columbus, Ohio.

The American Trucking Assns. sponsors the event.
"These state champions deserve the highest recognition for their dedication to safety, driving skills and professionalism," said Roadway Express President Robert Stull. "Just the opportunity of attending is one of the highest honors a driver can receive during his or her career. Both the state and national competitions include difficult driving skills and maneuvering test, pre-trip inspections and a written examination covering vehicle operation and federal safety regulations."
Stull said, "We all congratulate Roadway's new state champions, who exemplify the tremendous professionalism and commitment to safety essential to make our highways as safe as possible and serving our customers needs. We wish them the best in the National competition."
Roadway Express transports industrial, commercial and retail goods with a variety of services designed to meet customer needs. An ISO and C-TPAT/PIP certified FAST transporter, Roadway Express provides seamless service between all 50 states, Canada (with domestic Canadian services), Mexico and Puerto Rico.
For additional information, contact Roadway Express at https://yrc.com/​.

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