2025 Truck Driving Championship

Thankfully the rain moved out and the 2025 Truck Driving Championship was held in Birmingham on Saturday, May 3rd. Forty-four drivers from across the Southeast gathered at Thompson Tractor Company to compete in the event, which is held each year to thank these men and women for all the hard work they do for our industry.

Each driver performed various obstacles throughout the course, scoring points for their performance. The challenges included an inspection of the truck, parallel parking, railroad stop, tightest turn, rear-stop and a written test.

Blue Ladybug Facepainting was there for added entertainment, and the drivers and their families enjoyed breakfast from Chick-Fil-A and a catered lunch from Full Moon Barbecue following the event. Kona Ice provided delicious treats as well.

A special “Thank You” to Thompson for hosting once again, and to state troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency for helping judge the competition. It was another successful “Rodeo” enjoyed by the drivers, their families, and friends.

We also want to thank all our sponsors and volunteers who helped make the event possible!

SPONSORS

Host
Thompson Tractor

Beck Industrial
Birmingham Freightliner
Con-Tech Manufacturing
Heidelberg Materials
IMI
Indigo Fluids
Jamieson Equipment
McPherson Oil Co.
Nextran Truck Centers
Perdido Trucking
Sika
Tractor & Equipment
Truckworx
Wade Sand & Gravel

2025 Driving Championship Winners
1^st place- Josh Nix; Wayne Davis Concrete
2^nd place- Preston Tatum; Webb Concrete

3^rd place- Nick Moody; Ready Mix USA
4^th place- Jody Johnson; Ready Mix USA
5^th place- Logan Elliot; Wayne Davis Concrete
6^th place- William Barrett; Ready Mix USA
Ladies’ Driving Challenge ; Ashlin Chance; Champ Concrete

Parallel Park- Hunter Nelson; Brothers Concrete
Rear Backup- Derrick Kenner; Ready Mix USA
Railroad Stop- Larry Husky; Heidelberg Materials
Written Test- James McDonald; Heidelberg Materials
Spouse Competition- Melissa Singletary: Wayne Davis Concrete