2013 Michigan Truck Driving Championship Facts

2013 TDC Committee Meetings held in the MTA Conference Room at 9:30 AM on March 22, 2013 and May 10, 2013.

Participant scores are based on a written exam, a pre-trip inspection, along with the driving competition.

These professional drivers compete in stopping, backing, turning and serpentine maneuvers in the same sort of trucks they drive every day.  Driver scores are then combined and the top three winners in each category are announced during the Banquet.

First place winners may move onto the American Trucking Associations Truck Driving Championship.

2012 Final Scores · Awards · Banquet Tickets · Classes of Competition · Driver Requirements · Entry Fee & Deadline
Schedule of Events · When & Where · Sponsor · Volunteer · Hotel Reservations · 2012 Winners · Register Online

When and Where

When:
Friday, June 7, 2013 and
Saturday, June 8, 2013

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

Written Test and Banquet: Lexington Lansing Hotel, located at 496 and Creyts Road North in Lansing, MI
517-323-7100

Entry Deadline

The entry deadline for driver registration is May 24, 2013.

Driver study packets will be sent upon receipt of completed entry form and fees. Register online

Entry Fee:

MTA members: $135
NON MTA members: $220

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 2013 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.

Michigan Classes of Competition

» Straight Truck
» Three (3) axle tractor semi-trailer
» Four (4) axle tractor semi-trailer
» Five (5) axle tractor semi-trailer
» Tanker, Five (5) axle semi-trailer
» Flatbed, Five (5) axle semi-trailer
» Twin-trailers
» Sleeper Berth

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.

A minimum of three (3) entries from three (3) different companies is required to hold competition in the Step-Van class.

Schedule of Events

TDC 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.

Banquet Tickets

» Contestant banquet tickets - included in $135 / $220 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 (Dinner and a Movie)
Children must be between 6-12 years old. The Children's Pizza Party will feature pizza, magician, movie and popcorn.  Adequate supervision 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 Lexington Lansing Hotel for the Awards banquet to send your child(ren) to the MTA kids program.

Register for Banquet or children programs ONLY here.

Hotel Reservations

Most TDC events are being held at the Lexington Lansing Hotel. To get a room at the Lexington, be sure to reserve your room early!

You may also stay at near-by Country Inn & Suites at the same discounted rate.

Remember to tell either hotel that you are with the Michigan Truck Driving Championship to receive the discounted MTA Championship rate.

Lexington Lansing Hotel
517-323-7100
$102 for single or double room
Lexington is a Smoke-free Facility. No smoking is allowed inside the building, including banquet rooms and sleeping rooms.

Country Inn & Suites
866-280-7672
$102 for single or double room
Located across the street from Lexington Lansing Hotel.

Cutoff for discounted hotel reservations is May 15, 2013.

TDC Questions

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

2012 Final Scores · Awards · Banquet Tickets · Classes of Competition · Driver Requirements · Entry Fee & Deadline
Schedule of Events · When & Where · Sponsor · Volunteer · Hotel Reservations · 2012 Winners · Register Online