The Oregon Truck Driving Championships (ORTDC) showcases the skills and knowledge of Oregon's dedicated truck drivers who keep Oregon's economy moving. OTA's Safety Management Council hosts the annual event that puts the focus on the industry's dedication to keep all drivers safe on the road.
ORTDC is also the opportunity for the public to see exactly what's involved in operating heavy-duty vehicles as drivers move from a written test, through a pre-trip checklist and then finally onto the course. At the end of the day, top performers will be named in each of the nine categories. Winners can go on to represent Oregon at the National Truck Driving Championships.
Friends, family, colleagues and others are invited to help OTA celebrate trucking and all of its essential workers. This event is free and open to the public!
2026 Oregon Truck Driving Championships
Saturday, May 16, 2026 @ FedEx Freight - Portland, OR
Saturday, May 16, 2026 @ FedEx Freight - Portland, OROTA and the Safety Management Council (SMC) would like to thank everyone who joined us this year, especially our drivers, volunteers and sponsors. Everyone there battled a little bit of rain as over 100 drivers completed the course. Winners are listed below. Best of luck to all of those who will be competing at the 2026 National Truck Driving & Step Van Driving Championships, August 11 - 14 in Pittsburgh, PA.
2026 Grand Champion:
Jeremy Kasitz - Old Dominion Freight Lines
OTA and Safety Management Council (SMC) would like to congratulate Jeremy Kasitz with Old Dominion Freight Lines on being crowned Grand Champion!
Jeremy also placed first in the 4-axle class.
2026 First Place Winners in Each Category
3-Axle: Christopher Ware - FedEx Freight
4-Axle: Jeremy Kasitz - Old Dominion
5-Axle: Carlos Diaz Baltazar - Old Dominion
Flatbed: Brian Click - FedEx Freight
Sleeper Berth: Juan Calvillo Rosas - Walmart
Straight Truck: Cristian Echeverria - Old Dominion
Tanker: Timothy Melody - ABF Freight
Twin Trailers: Chris Outen - FedEx Freight
Step Van: Adam Kirschner - FedEx
Special Awards:
ROOKIE: Adam Kirschner (FedEx) WRITTEN TEST: Tim Melody (ABF Freight)
TEAM: Old Dominion Freight Lines PRE-TRIP: Paul Kershaw (Walmart)
And the winner is...
Once the more than 100 drivers complete this year's course, the top three in each category were announced. Take a look at this year's winners, along with the special awards that were presented.
