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On Sunday, September 14, the American Trucking Associations marked the start of the 37th annual National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, an annual celebration recognizing the nation’s nearly 3.6 million professional truck drivers.
“When every convenience and necessity is available on a store shelf or just a click away, it can be easy to overlook America’s 3.6 million truck drivers who pull off this logistical feat day after day,” said American Trucking Associations President & CEO Chris Spear. “Our reliance on truckers is absolute, and our appreciation for them should be as well. These hardworking professionals should be celebrated for their dedication that powers our economy. National Truck Driver Appreciation Week provides the opportunity for Americans to give truck drivers the recognition and gratitude they richly deserve.”
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For second time, professional truck driver Mike Markham, a driver for Old Dominion Freight Lines and resident of Belpre, Ohio, was named Grand Champion of the West Virginia Trucking Association’s Annual Truck Driving Championship held Saturday, June 21, at Grafton.
Markham, who has been a professional truck driver for 29 years, took the top honor after competing in a variety of skill and safety tests. He has competed in multiple Truck Driving Championships, and won the Grand Champion Award in 2023.
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GRAFTON, W.Va. (WBOY) — Some of West Virginia’s top professional truck drivers put their skills to the test Saturday in Grafton with the West Virginia Trucking Association hosting its annual Truck Driving Championship at the Taylor County Fairgrounds.
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Old Dominion Freight Lines Driver Mike Markham wins Rookie of the Year & Grand Champion Award
After an exciting day of competition, Old Dominion Freight Lines Driver Mike Markham was named Grand Champion of the West Virginia Trucking Association’s 65th Annual Truck Driving Championship, held Saturday, April 29th in Parkersburg, association representatives announced.
Markham, who has been a professional truck driver for 27 years, took the top honor after competing in a variety of skill and safety tests. This was Markham’s first time competing in the WV Truck Driving Championships, where he also won the coveted “Rookie of the Year” award for 2023 as well.
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