PodWheels

20/09/2025

Great interview and fun edition of the NTDC 2025 Podcast, exactly one month since Championship Saturday. This week, we caught up with caught up Robert Foskey, the Chairman of the NTDC 2025 Organizing Committee. You'll hear Bob share some wonderful reflections and great notes on what was an unforgettable week in Minneapolis.

Almost one month to the day that the NTDC 2025 Organizing Committee began its onsite work to prepare for the Opening Day of this year’s Championships, PodWheels caught up with NTDC 2025 Chairman Robert Foskey. In this episode of the podcast, PodWheels Executive Producer Greg Thompson asks Bob to r...

19/09/2025

In this special Driver Appreciation edition of the SCF Highway To Hope Podcast, SCF Health & Wellness Manager and Podcast Host Lindsey Bryan welcomes five members of the SCF Team to join her to reflect on the importance of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. In this episode, you will hear the p...

15/09/2025

🎙️ Straight from the 2025 Truck Driving Championships, Greg from PodWheels talks with Dan H., Chief Operating Officer of the American Trucking Associations, as he shares a special Truck Driver Appreciation Week message.

🚛 To every driver on and off the road: thank you for keeping America moving. PodWheels celebrates YOU this and every mile ahead!

13/09/2025

Hard to believe it's been three weeks since the National Truck Driving Championships and NTDC 2025 concluded in Minneapolis. PodWheels is thrilled to be able to share the latest blog post written by Eugene Mulero. Check out this story on XPO's Jeff Langenhahn.

By Eugene Mulero PodWheels Chief Correspondent MINNEAPOLIS — In the minutes immediately after FedEx’s David Commings was declared the National Truck Driving Championships’ 2025 grand champion, a large crowd of colleagues, friends and family were quick to congratulate him. Understandably so —...

12/09/2025

🎧 NTDC 2025 Rewind: Meet Alex Ayala 🚛

From volunteering in 1966 to proudly hanging the H-E-B banner at nationals today, Alex Ayala has dedicated decades to trucking safety and supporting drivers. This year, he celebrated as six H-E-B drivers qualified for NTDC 2025 in Minneapolis! 🙌

Hear Alex’s story, his passion for the Texas State TDC, and why the H-E-B banner means so much in this field of champions.

👉 Listen now: https://podwheels.com/ntdc-wednesday-rewind-alex-ayala-values-carrying-h-e-bs-banner-and-promoting-safety/

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01/09/2025

Happy Labor Day from PodWheels! 🚛🎙️
Today, we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and drive of America’s workforce, especially the men and women behind the wheel who keep our nation moving forward.

Wishing you a safe and well-deserved Labor Day! 💪✨

28/08/2025

🏆 Championship Saturday brought more than just a drive-off, two NTDC legends shared the stage and their stories. PodWheels caught up with past Grand Champions Wayne Crowder (2004) and Gragg Wilson (2023) to talk about victories, America’s Road Team, and what it means to hang up the keys. 🎙️

Tune in as Gragg reflects on his last run with UPS and Wayne offers words of wisdom from his own rookie-champion journey. Don’t miss this special conversation, live from NTDC! 🚛✨

https://podwheels.com/2023-ntdc-grand-champion-gragg-wilson-shares-retirement-plans/

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25/08/2025

Legends never fade. 🏆

At NTDC 2025, trucking icon Richard Gillespie, a two-time Grand Champion and lifelong supporter of safe driving, was honored by every past Grand Champion in attendance.

Read how this GOAT of trucking continues to inspire the next generation: https://podwheels.com/goat-roams-ntdc-new-ntdc-grand-champ-joins-the-gillespie-club/

By Eugene Mulero PodWheels Chief Correspondent MINNEAPOLIS – The greatest of all time, or GOAT (as the kids say), hung around at the National Truck Driving Championships this week. None other than Richard Gillespie, famous for winning every award NTDC has to offer (vehicle class title, special awa...

24/08/2025

Championship Saturday at NTDC 2025 was one for the history books.

North Dakota’s David Comings of FedEx Freight achieved his lifelong goal, becoming the 30th NTDC Grand Champion, with his wife Judy and their six kids cheering him on. On the eve of their 23rd anniversary, David handed Judy the Bendix NTDC Championship trophy he worked so hard to earn.

🎧 Hear David’s full acceptance speech, our interview moments after he left the stage, and a special tribute to NTDC legend Richard Gillespie in this powerful episode:
🔗https://podwheels.com/north-dakotas-david-comings-shines-brightly-in-becoming-30th-ntdc-grand-champion/

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23/08/2025

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23/08/2025

🚛 Walmart’s Winning Formula at NTDC 2025

How does Walmart's fleet turn competition into inspiration? Jason Ahten, Senior Director of Fleet Safety, shares how the State TDC and NTDC programs are driving excellence across their team, and why this year’s record number of Walmart state champs is just the beginning.

🎧 Listen Now: https://podwheels.com/walmarts-senior-director-of-fleet-safety-jason-ahten-discusses-positive-impact-of-ntdc-program/

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22/08/2025

🚛 NTDC 2025 Day Two Highlights!

Five divisions hit the course, and with 15 state champs in the field, the energy is electric. Hear from Ina Daly, Haley Ooms, Karen Roderick, and Grand Champ Jackie Reed in this episode.

🎧 Listen now: https://podwheels.com/record-number-of-women-state-champions-in-spotlight-at-ntdc-2025/

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