2018 Event Recap

2018 Annual Oregon Truck Driving Championships

Old Dominion Freight Lines, Portland, OR - June 16, 2018

Over 70 drivers from across Oregon competed at our annual state competition this year. We had over 550 total attendees, great weather, and a lot of fun watching some of our safest drivers navigate through tight spaces. Congratulations to all winners. Good luck at Nationals, and see you next year!

 

Grand Champion

Chris Outen, FedEx Freight

 

Team

Wal-Mart Transportation

 

Best Pre-Trip Inspection

Ronald Zieser, FedEx Freight

 

3 Axle Tractor-Semitrailer

1^st - Ronald Zieser, FedEx Freight

2^nd - Daniel Shamrell, FedEx Freight

3^rd - Michael Karmolinski, UPS Freight

 

4 Axle Tractor-Semitrailer            

1^st - Heladio Fernandez, FedEx Freight

2^nd - Robert Whitman, FedEx Freight

3^rd - Danny Petramalo, Old Dominion Freight Line

 

5 Axle Tractor-Semitrailer            

1^st - Nicholas Jones, FedEx Freight

2^nd - Abidah Flores, Old Dominion

3^rd - Chad Jackson, FedEx Freight

 

5 Axle Sleeper Berth Tractor-Semitrailer

1^st - Chris Outen, FedEx Freight

2^nd - Joseph Richardson, Wal-Mart Transportation

3^rd - Mark Kirk, FedEx Freight

 

Flatbed                                    

1^st - Manuel Cruz, FedEx Freight

2^nd - Edward Hawkins, Leavitt's Freight

3^rd - Scott Harrell, Wal-Mart Transportation

 

Step Van                                                   

1^st - Steve Chalupa, FedEx Express

2^nd - Kailen Bronson, FedEx Ground

3^rd - Jacob Koenig, FedEx Freight

                                                     

Straight Truck

1^st - Paul Baker, FedEx Express

2^nd - John VanBuren, Reddaway

3^rd - Lang Tran, FedEx Freight

                                                                       

Tank Truck

1^st - Brian Smith, Wal-Mart Transportation

2^nd - Christopher Ware, FedEx Freight

3^rd - Mike Sanders, Old Dominion Freight Line

                                                     

Twin Trailers

1^st - Jerry Lambert, FedEx Freight

2^nd - David Presley, Reddaway

3^rd - Steve Haley, Old Dominion Freight Line

 

Rookie of the Year

Ronald Zieser, FedEx Freight

 

Money Stop

Ronald Zieser, FedEx Freight & Ray Miller, Old Dominion Freight Line

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Annual Safety Conference

Salem Convention Center, Salem, OR - April 18-20, 2018

Safety professionals met in Salem this spring for our annual event that's focused on safety in the trucking industry. Attendees heard from expert speakers, learned about new products/services from our allied sponsors, and had plenty of opportunities to network. During our Safety Awards Breakfast, OTA announced winners for each trucking category. Congratulations to all for your dedication to safe practices in trucking:

TMC SuperTech Competition

Holiday Inn - Portland Airport, Portland, OR - March 10, 2018

Professional and student diesel technicians gathered for a full day of hands-on equipment and handwritten knowledge exams across sponsor stations. The annual event requires a high level of concentration and speed, and each tech competed for the winning title in hopes of their chance at nationals. Thank you to all participants, volunteers, and sponsors for helping make this event possible. Congratulations to the following winners:

TMC Maintenance Fair

Holiday Inn - Portland Airport, Portland, OR - March 9, 2018

Maintenance Professionals, including diesel technicians and managers, attended our annual event dedicated to education and full display of new products and services from allied members. Breakout session topics ranged from proper vehicle specification planning, best maintenance practices to limit liability for management and brakes, sensor diagnostics, and coupling systems for techs. The packed day ended with presentations about ELD's and  vehicle cyber security. Thank you to all attendees, volunteers, and sponsors for your continued dedication to advancing the trucking industry!

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2018 Trucking Legislative Reception

Amadeus Restaurant, Salem, OR - March 1, 2018

OTA board members met in Salem for a day at the Capitol where they met with legislators and listened to presentations. Afterward, everyone gathered at Amadeus Restaurant to conclude the 2018 short legislative session. The event was also a (secret) tribute to Bob Russell, OTA's Vice President/Government Affairs, who unofficially had announced his retirement last fall. A few legislators spoke about their experience working with Bob, and some even came prepared with a musical tribute! Bob was a true asset to OTA, and he will be missed. We wish him the best of luck in all his future retirement adventures!

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2018 Southern Oregon Trucking Industry Mixer

Seven Feathers Casino Resort, Canyonville, OR - January 25, 2018

This year marked the largest mixer yet, with nearly 200 attendees from Oregon and beyond! John Maketa, author and public speaker captivated the audience with his presentation on Charting the Course Through Demographic Change. We look forward to seeing everyone next year!

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