Truck Driving Championship
Registration deadline: May 10
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.
Drivers compete in multiple divisions:
- Three-axle tractor trailer
- Four-axle tractor trailer
- Five-axle tractor trailer
- Flatbed
- Sleeper berth
- Straight truck
- Tanker
- Twins
- Step van
Winners in each division are eligible go on to the ATA National Trucking Driving Championship. 2024's competition will take place August 21-24 in Indianapolis, IN.
Driver Eligibility Requirements for 2024 MTDC*
- The Championship is open to any company that is domiciled in Michigan or whose driver resides in Michigan.
- Driver must regularly perform the duties of a professional truck driver.
- Driver must have an accident-free record from June 11, 2023 up to and including June 6, 2024.
- Driver must meet DOT physical requirements.
- Driver must have necessary CDL endorsements for class of competition.
- Driver must be continuously employed by the entering employer as a professional truck driver for 11 of the 12 months prior to entry.
*MTA refers to the ATA National Truck Driving Championship for questions of eligibility
Driver Eligibility Requirements for 2024 National TDC
- Have an accident-free record from August 20, 2023 up to and including August 21, 2024.
- Except as otherwise noted, driver shall be continuously employed by the entering employer beginning August 20, 2023 and shall have driven and performed the duties of a professional truck driver for 11 of the 12 months prior to entry on August 21, 2024.
- MTA member: $200/driver
- Non-MTA member: $300/driver
- Registration deadline: May 10
Friday, June 7: Crowne Plaza Lansing West, 925 S., Creyts Rd., Lansing, MI
- 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Driver registration
- 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Driver orientation, written exam
- 4:30 pm: Course walk-through for drivers
Saturday, June 8: Lansing Community College West Campus, 5708 Cornerstone Dr., Lansing, MI
- Drivers assemble at course bullpen (north end of parking lot): 7:00 am
- Pre-trip inspection: 7:45 am
- Driving competition: 8:15 am
During the written exam and competition:
- No alcohol
- No cell phones or other electronic devices
- No sunglasses
- No stocking caps
Drivers who violate the TDC rules will be disqualified
Course: Lansing Community College West Campus, 5708 Cornerstone Dr., Lansing, MI
TDC Judges Itinerary, Saturday, June 8:
- Pre-trip inspection judges report to pre-trip area: 7:00 am
- Course judges report to driveway by the white canopy tent next to the Driver Simulator: 7:45 am
- Competition starts: 8:15 am
- Finish time: Depends on the number of drivers but should be around 3:00 pm or sooner.
Contacts:
- Course judge: Chairperson David Menke-- 616-481-3759 or dmenke@atrservices.com.
- Pre-trip inspection judge: Chairman David Reidling-- 313-980-4663 or david@safetyproconsultingllc.com
- Banquet Location: Crowne Plaza West Lansing, 925 S. Creyts Rd., Lansing, MI
- Prices:
- Adult: $65
- Child: $35 (under 12)
- Each contestant automatically receives a complimentary banquet ticket
- Itinerary:
- Banquet ticket pick up: 5:00 pm-8:30 pm
- All tickets will be given to the company representative to distribute, NOT individuals.
- Reception/Cash Bar: 5:00 pm-7:30 pm
- Doors Open: 6:00 pm
- Buffet Dinner: 6:15 pm-7:15 pm
- Awards Program: 7:30 pm-8:30 pm
- Banquet ticket pick up: 5:00 pm-8:30 pm
- Purchasing banquet tickets
- Everyone with the exception of the competing driver must buy a banquet ticket (including volunteers).
- All tickets must be pre-purchased; NO tickets will be available at the door for walk-in guests.
Purchase deadline: May 10
- Hotel: Crowne Plaza Lansing West, 925 S. Creyts Rd., Lansing, MI
- Mention that you are with Michigan Trucking Association to receive a discounted rate of $134/night
- Single/double/quad
- General reservations: 877-322-5544
- Direct hotel line: 517-323-7100
- Online reservations: Use group code UKC
- Check-in: 4:00 pm
- Check-out: 11:00 am
- Individual reservations must be made by Tuesday, May 7, 2024
- Platinum Sponsor: $1,000
- Company name, logo and web link included on all event pages, emails and mobile app.
- TDC Pin Sponsor: $750
- Sponsor underwrites 2024 collectible pins; company name, logo and web link included on all event pages, emails and mobile app. Due to production lead time, sponsorship must be received by Friday, April 26.
- Driver Snack Box Sponsor: $500
- Sponsor underwrites individual driver snack boxes; company name, logo and web link included on all event pages, emails and mobile app.
- Gold Sponsor: $500
- Company name and logo included on all event pages, emails and mobile app.
- Silver Sponsor: $250
- Company name included on all event pages, emails and mobile app.
- Sponsorships must be received by Friday, May 10 to ensure recognition across all marketing platforms.
- No grills, stoves or other cooking appliances allowed.
- A food truck is scheduled to be on site for lunch.
- Drivers will be provided box lunches and water. Water will also be available for volunteers.
- No alcohol.
- Parking: You cannot park on the driveway coming into the College You must park in the lots in front of the facility.
- Bring your own seating.
- Tent rentals are available through Delux Tent Mid Michigan at 517-322-2900. Reserve early-- this is wedding and graduation season.
- There are portable bathrooms on the course as well as the College's bathroom facilities.
- There is very little shade so consider sunscreen, hats and sunglasses.
- Exception: Competing drivers cannot wear sunglasses or a stocking cap
- No one is allowed on the course except competing drivers, course volunteers and judges.
- Have a good time!
SuperTech
Registration deadline: May 10
Held in conjunction with the Truck Driving Championship, American Trucking Associations Technology & Maintenance Council’s (TMC) SuperTech is North America’s premier skills competition for professional commercial vehicle technicians. This event is part written exam, part hands-on skills challenges.
Winners are eligible to compete in the TMC’s National Skills Competition held this year September 15-19 in Raleigh, NC.
- The technician/mechanic cannot also compete in another state's SuperTech.
- MTA member technician/mechanic: $175.00
- Non-MTA member technician/mechanic: $275.00
- Registration deadline: May 10
Location: Crowne Plaza Lansing West, 925 S. Creyts Rd., Lansing, MI
- 7:45 am: Contestants and judges assemble
- 8:00 am: Skills competition
- 12:30 pm: Expected finish time
Location: Crowne Plaza Lansing West, 925 S. Creyts Rd., Lansing, MI
Contact: Chairman Tony Ryan-- 616-368-0240 or Tony.Ryan@safholland.com.
- Banquet Location: Crowne Plaza West Lansing, 925 S. Creyts Rd., Lansing, MI
- Prices:
- Adult: $65
- Child: $35 (under 12)
- Each contestant automatically receives a complimentary banquet ticket
- Itinerary:
- Banquet ticket pick up: 5:00 pm-8:30 pm
- All tickets will be given to the company representative to distribute, NOT individuals.
- Reception/Cash Bar: 5:00 pm-7:30 pm
- Doors Open: 6:00 pm
- Buffet Dinner: 6:15 pm-7:15 pm
- Awards Program: 7:30 pm-8:30 pm
- Banquet ticket pick up: 5:00 pm-8:30 pm
- Purchasing banquet tickets
- Everyone with the exception of the registered technician must buy a banquet ticket (including volunteers).
- All tickets must be pre-purchased; NO tickets will be available at the door for walk-in guests.
Purchase deadline: May 10
- Hotel: Crowne Plaza Lansing West, 925 S. Creyts Rd., Lansing, MI
- Mention that you are with Michigan Trucking Association to receive a discounted rate of $134/night
- Single/double/quad
- General reservations: 877-322-5544
- Direct hotel line: 517-323-7100
- Online reservations: Use group code UKC
- Check-in: 4:00 pm
- Check-out: 11:00 am
- Individual reservations must be made by Tuesday, May 7, 2024
- Platinum Sponsor: $1,000
- Company name, logo and web link included on all event pages, emails and mobile app.
- TDC Pin Sponsor: $750
- Sponsor underwrites 2024 collectible pins; company name, logo and web link included on all event pages, emails and mobile app. Due to production lead time, sponsorship must be received by Friday, April 26.
- Driver Snack Box Sponsor: $500
- Sponsor underwrites individual driver snack boxes; company name, logo and web link included on all event pages, emails and mobile app.
- Gold Sponsor: $500
- Company name and logo included on all event pages, emails and mobile app.
- Silver Sponsor: $250
- Company name included on all event pages, emails and mobile app.
- Sponsorships must be received by Friday, May 10 to ensure recognition across all marketing platforms.
- No alcohol.
- Have a good time!