--- title: "FedEx Freight Sending 111 Drivers to NTDC | FDXF Stock News" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/294982807.md" description: "FedEx Freight will send a team of 111 drivers to the National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC) in Pittsburgh from August 11-14. The competition, dubbed the 'Super Bowl of Safety,' features drivers competing for national titles across nine truck classes. FedEx Freight has a strong history at the event, having earned 53 national championship titles since 2003. This year's team includes three defending champions and past Grand Champions Jackie Reed and David Comings." datetime: "2026-08-05T06:30:00.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/294982807.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/294982807.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/294982807.md) --- # FedEx Freight Sending 111 Drivers to NTDC | FDXF Stock News See more from StockTitan in Google Search and AI answers.Adds StockTitan as a preferred source · opens Google Add on Google “Super Bowl of Safety” set for Aug. 11-14 in Pittsburgh MEMPHIS, Tenn.\--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Highlighted by 18 drivers who were named Grand Champion in their respective states this year and nine past National Champions, FedEx Freight will field a team of 111 drivers at next week’s National Truck Driving Championships in Pittsburgh. Drivers will compete for national titles in nine different truck classes as well as battle for the prestigious National Grand Champion title. Competitors earn points by showcasing their driving skills and knowledge of the industry through a written exam, pre-trip inspection, and driving skills challenge. Since 2003, FedEx Freight drivers have earned 53 National Championship titles and seven National Grand Champion honors. This year’s FedEx Freight team includes three defending national champions from the 2025 NTDC. Notably, past National Grand Champions Jackie Reed of Hattiesburg, Mississippi (2024) and David Comings of Wahpeton, North Dakota (2025) return to compete at the 2026 NTDC. Collectively, the FedEx Freight team has logged more the 230 million safe-driving miles, including 96 drivers who have surpassed one million miles of safe driving, and 22 who have surpassed three million accident-free miles. Together, the team has more than 2,950 years of professional driving experience. The National Truck Driving Championships are hosted annually by the American Trucking Associations. The competition, which is called the “Super Bowl of Safety,” dates back to 1937 when it was originally the National Truck Roadeo. The NTDC requires drivers to qualify through their performance at state-level truck driving championships. **About FedEx Freight** FedEx Freight is North America’s largest less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier, delivering industry-leading published transit times, service levels, and reliability. FedEx Freight’s service offerings — including Priority, Economy, and Direct — allow customers to balance speed and cost to meet their unique needs. FedEx Custom Critical, a subsidiary, provides expedited, time- and temperature-specific freight solutions, including Surface Expedite and White Glove Services, available 24/7/365. With nearly 30,000 vehicles, of which nearly 17,000 are tractors, and 40,000 dedicated team members to support its network of over 365 locations, we ensure freight arrives safely, securely, and on time across all 50 U.S. states, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. FedEx Freight leverages operational efficiency, data-driven technology, and a focused sales organization to provide outstanding service. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260805340961/en/ Ron Mears 901.496.9156 ron.mears@fedexfreight.com Source: FedEx Freight ### Related Stocks - [FDXF.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/FDXF.US.md) - [FDX.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/FDX.US.md) ## Related News & Research - [AMG National Trust Bank Buys New Stake in FedEx Corporation $FDX](https://longbridge.com/en/news/296067934.md) - [FedEx sustainability chief Karen Blanks Ellis makes Forbes 50 Over 50 innovation list](https://longbridge.com/en/news/296254945.md) - [Three XPO Drivers Earn Top Awards at 2026 National Truck Driving Championships | XPO Stock News](https://longbridge.com/en/news/296257246.md) - [23:17 ETTrucking Industry Crowns 2026 National Truck Driving Champion](https://longbridge.com/en/news/295989396.md) - [Ryder Honors 2026 Top Technician at 25th Anniversary Skills Competition | R Stock News](https://longbridge.com/en/news/296217747.md)