Washington Truck Driving Championships

Saturday, July 9, 2022

The Washington Truck Driving Championships (WATDC) is a competition of professional truck drivers hosted each year by WTA’s Safety Management Council. The WATDC competitors compete in eight different equipment classes: straight truck; three-axle; four-axle; five-axle; sleeper birth; tank truck; flatbed; twin trailers; and step van. During the WATDC, each driver will have a chance to demonstrate their driving and inspection skills, knowledge, and professionalism through a series of tests. The drivers will undergo a written examination, pre-trip inspection test, and a driving skills test. The winner of each equipment class will be eligible to represent the State at the National Truck Driving Championships, August 16-19 in Indianapolis, IN.

Email questions to TDC@watrucking.org

The Washington Truck Driving Championships (WATDC) is a competition of professional truck drivers hosted each year by WTA’s Safety Management Council. The WATDC competitors compete in eight different equipment classes: straight truck; three-axle; four-axle; five-axle; sleeper birth; tank truck; flatbed; twin trailers; and step van. During the WATDC, each driver will have a chance to demonstrate their driving and inspection skills, knowledge, and professionalism through a series of tests. The drivers will undergo a written examination, pre-trip inspection test, and a driving skills test. The winner of each equipment class will be eligible to represent the State at the National Truck Driving Championships, August 16-19 in Indianapolis, IN.

Email questions to TDC@watrucking.org

Competitor Eligibility

Be based or licensed in Washington and in a driving position with their current employer since August 15, 2021.

Have the proper license endorsement for the class of participation chosen.

Have an accident-free driving record (preventable or non-preventable) since August 15, 2021.

Have not been away from the regular driving duties beyond an aggregate of 30 calendar days since August 15, 2021.

Contestants are prohibited from receiving any form of compensation for time spent in practice.

Companies may reimburse drivers for expenses incurred in attending the competition, but such reimbursement is limited to the actual expenses for the participant and spouse.

WATDC Registration (Step 1)
Volunteer Sign-up
Upload WATDC Participant Information (Step 2)
Sponsorship & Vendor Booth Opportunities
Driver Packet Download

ASHLEY FURNITURE DISTRIBUTION CENTER PORT OF TACOMA

Saturday, July 9th

5:00 am – 7:00 am 

Event Set-Up

6:00 am – 6:45 am 

Driver Check-In / Breakfast

7:00 am – 7:15 am 

Welcome and Introductions (All drivers must report)

7:15 am – 8:15 am 

Written Test

8:15 am – 8:45 am 

Skills Course and Pre-Trip Instructions

8:45 am – 8:55 am 

Skills Course Walk

9:00 am

Wheels Roll! Skills and Pre-Trip Inspection Competition

3:30 pm

Award Ceremony Event Clean-Up

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