**The TDC has been cancelled.** last updated 4/13/20
On May 8-9, 2020 the North Carolina Trucking Association (NCTA) will host drivers from across the state to compete in the Truck Driving Championship (TDC). Participants in the TDC will take a written exam that focuses on safety rules and regulations, perform a pre-trip inspection, and complete a skills/driving test. Drivers can register for the following classes: 3-Axle, 4-Axle, 5-Axle, Flatbed, Sleeper, Step Van, Straight Truck, Tank Truck, or Twin Trailers. Competition is limited to (27) drivers per company, with a maximum of (3) drivers per class.
The event will conclude with an awards banquet on Saturday afternoon. Each driver receives one banquet ticket with their registration; additional tickets for spouses, family or company representatives may be purchased. Everyone attending the banquet must have a ticket.
Event contact: Amy Ballard at aballard@nctrucking.com.
**Deadline for entry is April 20, 2020**
To be Eligible Driver must:
Awards will be given to 1st, 2nd & 3rd place in each class; Pre-Trip Inspection Winner; Rookie of the Year; and TDC Grand Champion, who will represent North Carolina in the ATA National Truck and Step Van Driving Championship in Indianapolis, IN on August 19-22, 2020.
Cost per driver is $150
Company Tents are welcome, but must be reserved in advance. Please click here to reserve tent space.
Volunteers are critical for a successful event! Please Click here to register to be a volunteer.
If you can provide equipment for the event Click here
Practice Test Click here
Facts For Drivers: 2020 Facts for Drivers is a concise, fact-filled book that is an essential study tool for contestants of company, regional, state and National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships. The book is available here for purchase in both a PDF format as well as a downloadable MP3.
Sponsorships
Course Sponsor $3,500
Banquet Sponsor $2,000
Course Barricade Sponsor $1,000
Coffee Break Sponsor $500
Lanyard Sponsor $500 - SOLD
In-Kind Sponsor $500 (open to non-members)
*All sponsors must be members of NCTA.
Event Schedule
Friday, May 8, 2020*
7:00 am - 7:30 am: Driver Registration - Expo Center
7:30 am - 8:15 am: Roll Call (Contestants, Judges & Squad Leaders must be present) - Expo Center
8:30 am - 9:00 am: Course Description — Expo Center
9:15 am - 10:15 am: Written Exam — Expo Center
10:30 am - 11:30 am: Course Walk-Thru/Pre-Trip Inspections — Field course next to the Expo Center
11:30 am - TBD: Driving Skills Test — Field Course next to Expo Center
Saturday, May 9, 2020*
7:00 am - 11:30 am: Driving Skills Test — Field course next to Expo Center
11:30 am - 12:00 pm: VIP & Past Champions Competition
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm: Banquet & Awards Ceremony — Expo Center
*Times are approximate and subject to change based on participant numbers
NCTA Hotel Room Blocks
Holiday Inn Raleigh North : Nightly Room rate: $102 Book here by 4/23
Hawthorne Suits by Wyndham Raleigh : Nightly Room rate: $127 Book here by 4/17
Fairfield Inn Raleigh Cary : Nightly Room rate: $159 Book here by 4/16
Best Western Plus/NC State: Nightly room rate $109 Book here by 4/9
Four Points Raleigh Arena: Nightly room rate $159 Book here by 4/9
Camping Sites available at the NC State Fairground- $30/day
No reservations needed, first come first serve
Water, sewer, and electrical access included. Electric ranges from 20-50 amps.
www.ncstatefair.org/facilities/camping.htm
NC State Fairgrounds
Expo Center
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