2026 Michigan Truck Driving Championship
2026 Rookie of the Year Laurence Blanchard, Walmart
2026 Small Team Award Winner Spartan Nash
3-Axle Winner Douglas Callihan, ABF Freight
Second: Michael Dykstra, Walmart
Third: Joshua Lee, ABF Freight
Sleeper Berth Winner Jeff Pike, Walmart
Second: William Schultz, Walmart
Third: Shaun Noell, Walmart
Twin Trailer Winner Chad Williams, Old Dominion Freight Line
Second: Jeremy Vandenbosch, Spartan Nash
Third: Robert Ciavone, XPO
It's a Hat Trick!
2026 Grand Champion Chad Williams, Old Dominion Freight Line
The Michigan Truck Driving Championship tests the best drivers from around the state, judging their expertise in three phases: first, a written exam based on American Trucking Association’s Facts for Drivers; second, a pre-trip inspection test; and thirdly, driving a predetermined skills course that includes stopping, backing, turning and serpentine maneuvers.
History was made at this year's event. For only the second time, the TDC has a three-time Grand Champion -- Chad Williams of Old Dominion Freight Line. Chad won his division, twin trailers, and the pre-trip inspection on his way to recording the overall highest score among 103 drivers.
And an important first. Step Van Division Champion Lisa Hamilton of Tailwinds II, Inc.-FedEx Express is the first female driver to win a TDC division. Lisa drove to history over 15 other drivers -- and she was a rookie!
Winners in each division advance to the ATA National Trucking Driving Championship held in Pittsburgh, PA, August 11-14, 2026.
4-Axle Winner Vadim Iusin, Walmart
Second: Kevin Gearhart, Walmart
Third: Kim Sutton, FedEx
The First Female TDC Division Winner!
Step Van Winner Lisa Hamilton, Tailwinds II, Inc. -FedEx Express
Second: Brandon Westbrook, Blue Skies Logistics Corp.-FedEx Express
Third: Michael King, Walmart
Tanker Winner Laurence Blanchard, Walmart
Second: William Ordish, Marathon Petroleum
Third: Mark Hein, Marathon Petroleum
Thank You TDC Sponsors
2026 Pre-Trip Winner Chad Williams, Old Dominion Freight Line
2026 Large Team Award Winner Old Dominion Freight LIne
5-Axle Winner Wayne Gootee, Walmart
Second: Shawn Eisen, Spartan Nash
Third: Jasmin Serifovic, CMAC Transportation
Flatbed Winner Stephen Romska, Walmart
Second: Jesse Gauna, Old Dominion Freight Line
Third: Jon Wieck, Walmart
Straight Truck Winner Ronald Looks, XPO
Second: Philip Lawrence, Sheldon Holdings Corp.- FedEx Express
Third: Paul Nutt, Old Dominion Freight Line
