2022 FLORIDA TRUCK DRIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS AWARD WINNERS
Grand Champion
David Guinn, Publix Super Markets (5-Axle Class)
3-Axle
First Place: Miguel Sanchez, UPS
Second Place: Cruz Vazquez, FedEx Freight Corporation
Third Place: Rob Kent, Walmart Transportation
4-Axle
First Place: Jorge Alfonso, FedEx Freight Corporation
Second Place: Tony Schmidt, Publix Super Markets
Third Place: Salvador Gonzalez, TForce Freight
5-Axle
First Place: David Guinn, Publix Super Markets
Second Place: Danny Bradley, Walmart Transportation
Third Place: Dexter Brooks, Old Dominion Freight Line
Flatbed
First Place: Glenn Hosegood, FedEx Freight Corporation
Second Place: Steve Cochran, FedEx Freight Corporation
Third Place: Paul Cleary, FedEx Freight Corporation
Sleeper
First Place: Anthony Tirone, Walmart Transportation
Second Place: Edward Pennington, FedEx Freight Corporation
Third Place: Tyler Payne, UPS
Straight Truck
First Place: Becky Nelson, FedEx Express
Second Place: Wilbur Johnson, FedEx Freight Corporation
Third Place: Jonathas Resende, FedEx Freight Corporation
Tank Truck
First Place: Sheldon Brown, FedEx Freight Corporation
Second Place: Chris Leiphart, Eagle Transport Corporation
Third Place: Myles Riddle, Walmart Transportation
Twins
First Place: Leslie Smyth, FedEx Freight Corporation
Second Place: Bill Paulson, UPS
Third Place: Glen Gibboney, UPS
Step Van
First Place: Michelle Poirier, FedEx Express
Second Place: David Wright, FedEx Express
Third Place: Jimmy Falkenburg, FedEx Ground
Auto Transport
First Place: Daniel Ruiz Jr., Southeast Transportation Systems
Second Place: Ricky Maylon, Hansen & Adkins
Third Place: Joey Maylon, Hansen & Adkins
Pre-Trip
Anthony Tirone, Walmart Transportation (Sleeper Class)
Rookie of the Year
Brandon Orozco, FedEx Express (5-Axle Class)
Large Team
FedEx Freight Corporation
Small Team
Old Dominion Freight Line
Written Test
Four perfect scores:
Henry Mahler, Yellow (Twins Class)
Edward Pennington, FedEx Freight Corporation (Sleeper Class)
Becky Nelson, FedEx Express (Straight Truck Class)
Jottyn Santos, FedEx Express (5-Axle Class)
2022 Driver of the Year and 2022 Drivers of the Month
The Drivers of the Month and Driver of the Year are selected based on several items, including the driver's safety record, professional experience, community leadership, and acts of heroism.
2022 Driver of the Year
Jose Ramos, Oakley Transport
2022 Drivers of the Month
January: Anthony Hudson, Florida Rock & Tank Lines
February: Jose Ramos, Oakley Transport
March: Clifford King, Exxact Transport
April: Fred Combs, Walmart Transportation
May: James Hall, Trans-Phos
June: Paul Medders, Walmart Transportation
July: Jeffrey Widdows, UPS
August: Andrew Barford, Oakley Transport
September: Keith Campbell, Florida Rock & Tank Lines
October: Clifford Laymon, Carroll Fulmer Logistics Corporation
November: Dennis Hayward, Exxact Transport
December: Gary Barton, Sr., UPS
Florida Truck Driving Championships Hall of Fame
Eric Blandford
Emily Cupit
Avi Figueroa
Chuck Lobsiger
Roger Nicholson
Frankie Silió