When:

Friday, June 27, 2008 and
Saturday, June 28, 2008

Where:

Course site: Lansing Community College - West Campus
located in Lansing, MI

Written Test and Banquet: Lansing Sheraton Hotel
located at 496 and Creyts Road North in Lansing, MI
517-323-7100
NEW! Sample test questions and answers - an additional study tool to all drivers. Best of luck to all!

Schedule of Events:

Awards · Banquet Tickets · Classes of Competition · Driver Requirements
Entry Fee & Deadline · Questions · Schedule of Events · When & Where
Sponsor · Volunteer · Hotel Reservations · 2008 Driver Scores · 2008 Winners

Driver Requirements:

• Domiciled or residing in Michigan;
• Regularly performing duties of a professional truck driver:
• Have an accident-free record of at least 12 months prior to the Michigan 2008 Truck Driving Championship;
• Meets DOT physical requirements and has necessary endorsements for class of competition;
• Employed by one employer continuously for 12 months prior to the driving championship. (Contestant retains eligibility if not laid off for aggregate period of 30 calendar days in the 12 month period immediately preceding his entry, providing the period of layoff did not result in termination for any reason.)

Please call MTA at 517-321-1951 if eligibility questions exist. MTA refers to the ATA National Truck Driving Championship for questions of eligibility.

Entry Deadline:

The entry deadline for driver registration is June 6, 2008. Driver study packets will be sent upon receipt of completed entry form and fees.
Register online

Entry Fee:

MTA members:   $125
NON MTA members:  $200

Awards · Banquet Tickets · Classes of Competition · Driver Requirements
Entry Fee & Deadline · Questions · Schedule of Events · When & Where
Sponsor · Volunteer · Hotel Reservations · 2008 Driver Scores · 2008 Winners

Michigan Classes of Competition:

• Straight Truck, local freight service.
• Three (3) axle tractor semi-trailer, local freight service.
• Four (4) axle tractor semi-trailer, intercity freight service.
• Five (5) axle tractor semi-trailer, intercity freight service.
• Five (5) axle semi-trailer, tank, intercity freight service.
• Five (5) axle semi-trailer, flatbed, intercity freight service.
• Twin-trailers, intercity freight service.
• Five (5) axle tractor sleeper berth semitrailers.
• Automobile Transporters

Entry is limited to two (2) drivers in each class of competition per domicile or facility in Michigan.

A minimum of three (3) entries is needed in order to hold competition in any particular class.

Awards:

• First, second and third place awards are presented for each class.
• Awards are presented for Pre-Trip Inspection, Pre-Trip Inspection Rookie and Championship Rookie of the Year.
• A $100 award for a perfect score on the written test.
• The Grand Champion Award, trophy and $500 is presented to the contestant with the highest overall competition score.

Awards · Banquet Tickets · Classes of Competition · Driver Requirements
Entry Fee & Deadline · Questions · Schedule of Events · When & Where
Sponsor · Volunteer · Hotel Reservations · 2008 Driver Scores · 2008 Winners

Banquet Tickets:

• Contestant banquet tickets - included in $125 / $200 entry fee
• Spouse banquet tickets - $40 per person
• Additional banquet tickets - $40 per person
• Children's banquet or Pizza Party - $20 per child (age 12 and under)

MTA Kids Program (Pizza Party)

Children must be between 7-12 years old. The Children’s Pizza Party will feature a pool and game room party with pizza dinner. Adequate supervision including lifeguard (s) will be available during this time.

All children must be picked up by 9:00 pm (or at the conclusion of the banquet). You must be in the Sheraton Hotel for the Awards banquet to send your child(ren) to the MTA kids program.

Awards · Banquet Tickets · Classes of Competition · Driver Requirements
Entry Fee & Deadline · Questions · Schedule of Events · When & Where
Sponsor · Volunteer · Hotel Reservations · 2008 Driver Scores · 2008 Winners

Hotel Reservations:

All available rooms at the Lansing Sheraton Hotel have been sold out. Rooms are currently available at the Country Inn & Suites (located just across the street).

Call Country Inn & Suites at 866-280-7672 by June 12, 2008, tell them you are with the Michigan Truck Driving Championship to receive the MTA Championship hotel rate of $89/night for single or double occupancy.

As of March 1, 2008 the Sheraton Lansing Hotel is a Smoke-free Facility. No smoking is allowed inside the hotel - this includes sleeping rooms as well as banquet rooms.

Call the Sheraton Lansing Hotel at 517-323-7100 for hotel reservations.

Questions:

Contact TDC Chairman,
Larry Fennell, Con-Way Freight – Central, at 313-510-1857, or
Jill Skutar at MTA (517) 321-1951