(L to R) Randy Schweitzer, Truck Enterprises,
Inc., Chuck Wilson, President of Wilson Trucking,
Ryland Hogan, Jeff Lester, Volvo Trucks North
America
HARRISONBURG, VA (Jan 29, 2007) - Wilson
Trucking Corporation honored Ryland B. Hogan
for winning his category of the National
Truck Driving Championship by having a special
edition Volvo VN built for his exclusive
use. The truck was presented to Hogan at
an appreciation luncheon honoring Hogan that
was sponsored by Truck Enterprises, Inc.
Mr. Hogan won the five-axle sleeper tractor
competition at the NTDC, an annual competition
held by the American Trucking Associations
which was held this
past August in New Orleans, Louisiana. To
qualify to be a participant in the National
Truck Driving Championships, a driver cannot
have been involved in any type vehicle accident,
regardless of fault. The driver must also
win their class competition at the state
level before advancing the NTDC. Once at
the NTDC, drivers compete in written examinations,
oral interviews, vehicle pre-trip inspections
and driving skills courses.
Hogan has driven the big rigs on all types
of highways and in all weather conditions
for more than thirty years and he has been
an active participant in truck driving championships
since 1972. He has placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd
in forty-six different competitive events.
Hogan was the 3-axle NTDC champion in 1987
and won in the twin trailer class in 1993.
In 2004 he was honored by the American Trucking
Association with the presentation of the
ATA Professional Excellence Award. The following
year, 2005, Hogan won the 5-axle tractor
championship.
The Volvo VN awarded to Mr. Hogan features
chromed components and bright work not found
on other Wilson trucks, along with wide-base
single tires, polished aluminum wheels, a
special decal proclaiming Mr. Hogan's achievement
at the NTDC and his name on the door. In
addition to the truck, Wilson Trucking Corporation
gave Hogan a $10,000 bonus, a week long Caribbean
cruise and a championship ring.
(L to R) Randy Schweitzer, Truck Enterprises,
Inc., Danny McCoy, Volvo Trucks North America,
Chuck Wilson, President of Wilson Trucking,
Ryland Hogan,
Jeff Lester, Carol Whitley and Ray LeStrange,
Volvo Trucks North America
Chuck Wilson and Ryland Hogan
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