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2013 arkaNSaS TrUck driviNg cHaMpioNSHip aWardS Aaron Martin of Truck Centers of
Arkansas was named Grand Champion in
the truck class. “Aaron is one of our top
2013 gRANd ChAMPIoN Loren Hatfield – ABF Freight System, Inc.
technicians. He is always eager to learn,
gRANd ChAMPIoN RUNNER-UP James sanders – FedEx Freight absorbs information quickly, and is very
LARgE TEAM AWARd abF Freight system, inc. proficient in many areas of repair and
SMALL TEAM AWARd yrc Freight diagnosis. Aaron enjoys what he does and
RooKIE oF ThE yEAR dennis Hall – Tyson Foods, Inc. the challenges that this line of work pro-
duces,” says service manager Bill Partain
SPoRTSMANShIP AWARd randy Lovell – Walmart Transportation LLC
of Truck Centers of Arkansas. Martin
PRE-TRIP INSPECTIoN - Jeff cochran – FedEx Freight *Perfect 100* also won first place in the air systems and
CARL ThoMAS AWARd - Marcus rush – Maverick Transportation LLC brakes, drive train, engines and associated
and the work order stations.
iNdividUal WiNNErS by claSS Scott Godfrey of Walmart
3-axle Transportation, LLC was named Grand
st
1 James sanders – FedEx Freight Champion in the trailer class. “Scott is a
2 robin sams – FedEx Freight very thorough technician and enjoys the
nd
rd
3 steve browning – Con-way Freight challenges associated with mechanics.
4-axle We are proud to have him as part of our
st
1 david Hall – yRC Freight Walmart team,” says Scott’s supervi-
nd
2 edward britton – Martin-Brower sor and Walmart shop manager, Alex
rd
3 charley guines – ABF Freight System, Inc,
Alvarado. Godfrey also placed first in the
5-axle brakes, trailer suspension and landing
1 gary Mars – Walmart Transportation LLC gear stations, and written exam.
st
nd
2 don Miles – UPS Freight The Arkansas Trucking
rd
3 eric Livingston – Tyson Foods, Inc.
Championship is as much fun for the
Flatbed spectators as it is for the competitors.
st
1 Larry rhein – FedEx Freight
nd
2 Marcus rush – Maverick Transportation LLC Companies decorate tents and bring
rd
3 Jerry workman – Con-way Freight food to watch the competition tailgate-
style and compete for Spirit awards.
Sleeper
1 clark welch – Walmart Transportation LLC Among the Spirit awards were the Best
st
2 dennis Hall – Tyson Foods, Inc. Dressed Team - USA Truck, Best Overall
nd
rd
3 eric sauer – P.A.M. Transportation Services - FedEx Freight, Best Tent - J.B. Hunt
Step van Transport, Biggest Group- FedEx Freight
st
1 Timothy geary – FedEx ground *Rookie* and the Loudest Group - J.B. Hunt
nd
2 brian Figgins – FedEx ground *Rookie*
rd
3 eric brockette – FedEx Freight *Rookie*
Straight Truck
st
1 Mark overholt – J.B. hunt Transport *Rookie*
nd
2 william brown – FedEx Freight *Rookie*
3 allen parker – FedEx ground
rd
Tank
st
1 Loren Hatfield – ABF Freight System, Inc.  colby and carson Foster
nd
2 randy Lovell – Walmart Transportation LLC support the oakley drivers.
rd
3 danny Fuller – Con-way Freight
Twins
1 brian dennington – Con-way Freight
st
nd
2 Jeff cochran – FedEx Freight
3 Joseph wash – FedEx Freight
rd
2013 SaFETy coMpliaNcE cHallENgE aWardS
1 Fred Fraser – MC Express LLC
st
nd
2 brett graves – Maverick Transportation LLC
rd
3 Malea Hare – CalArk International
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