IFDA TRUCK DRIVING CHAMPIONSHIP

Driver Safety, Driver Knowledge, and Driver
What size trucks are used in
the competition?
Three classes of competition are offered:
• 2-Axle / Straight Truck
• 3-Axle / 28-ft Tractor Trailer
• 5-Axle / 48-ft Tractor Trailer
Each company participating may enter
up to three contestants per division (or
distribution center), with one driver per
class. No driver may compete in more than
one class of competition.
How do I select drivers for
this competition?
To compete in the IFDA Truck Driving
Championship, a driver must be the winner
of a company-sponsored competition (at a
divisional or higher level), OR be the highest
placing company representative at a state,
local, regional, or provincial truck driving
competition. If the highest placing driver is
not the first place winner, a minimum
number of five drivers must have competed
in that class.
A competing driver must have a “CLEAN”
driving record for ONE YEAR prior to
September 13, 2012. A “CLEAN” driving
record means no chargeable accidents, and
no alcohol or drug-related chargeable
violations.
Companies are eligible to send drivers from
more than one division or location. For
example, if a company has three divisions or
locations, the highest placing driver from
each division or location is eligible to
compete in the class of competition he/she
won.
Each driver must also meet the following
eligibility requirements:
1. At least one year of continuous full-time
employment as a driver with a food distribution
company. These include foodservice
distributors, manufacturers with
a private fleet, retail/wholesale grocery,
etc. The individual must currently be a
full-time driver (not a supervisor).
2. The driver must hold a valid license for
the type of truck he/she will drive during
the competition.
3. Each participating company must
submit to IFDA a copy of each driver’s
CDL, a driver eligibility statement, and
a motor vehicle report to verify the driver’s
record. Any changes to the driving
record, after it has been submitted, must
be reported to IFDA immediately. See
the “Registration Form” for more information.
How is the winner
determined?
The scores for each driver from all three
parts of the competition are totaled. The
driver who finishes with the highest score
in each class will be the first place winner of
that class of competition. In the event of a
tie score, the amount of time taken in the
driving course challenge will be the tiebreaker.
What prizes are awarded
to the drivers?
All competing drivers will receive a
competition shirt, a duffel bag, and a
certificate of participation. Prizes for the
winners in each category of the competition,
are as follows:
1st Place: $1000,
Championship Medallion,
Champion’s Jacket
(letterman style with logo
on back and driver’s name
on front), and large Champion’s Magnet to
display on their company vehicle.
2nd Place: $750 & Championship Medallion.
3rd Place: $500 & Championship Medallion.
How many drivers will be
competing?
The competition is limited to 150 drivers and
it is therefore important to register your drivers
as early as possible before the deadline date.
You may hold a spot for your drivers before
individual names have been identified by
completing the “Advance Registration” portion
of the registration form.
How do I register my drivers,
myself, and others?
Refer to the enclosed “Registration Form,” for
detailed information on registration
procedures and fees. All registrations must be
received by August 20, 2012. Remember,
driver and judge registrations are on a “firstcome,
first-served” basis.