Bryan Kroll secured the overall championship after winning the four-axle division and tying for the highest score in the pre-trip inspection competition. The annual event tests drivers on written knowledge, vehicle inspections, and driving skills, with competitors representing carriers from across Pennsylvania. Kroll’s performance earned him both a division victory and the event’s highest overall recognition.

Drivers And Teams Earn Additional Honors

Several competitors and companies were recognized for standout performances throughout the championships.

Kevin Heintzelman of Walmart was named Rookie of the Year, while Colt Seltzer of UPS earned the award for the highest written test score.

The Best Pre-Trip Inspection competition resulted in a tie between Bill Bennett of Sherwin-Williams and Grand Champion Bryan Kroll of Martin Brower.

In the team competition, Martin Brower captured the Small Team Championship, and Old Dominion Freight Line earned the Large Team Championship title.

Division Winners Advance to National Competition

Drivers who won their respective divisions earned the opportunity to represent Pennsylvania at the American Trucking Associations National Truck Driving Championships in Pittsburgh, August 11-14.

Division champions included:

• 3 Axle: Kraig Keller, ABF Freight
• 4 Axle: Bryan Kroll, Martin Brower
• 5 Axle: Kevin Heintzelman, Walmart
• Flatbed: Bill Bennett, Sherwin-Williams
• Sleeper: Matt Fletcher, Martin Brower
• Step Van: TJ Altland, UPS
• Straight Truck: Adam Graybill, Old Dominion Freight Line
• Tank: Paul Waite, A. Duie Pyle
• Twin Trailers: Justin Walker, FedEx Freight

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Last updated: June 18, 2026

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McLean not only secured the grand champion crown but also emerged victorious in the highly competitive three-axle class.

Special Award Winners Recognized

Several participants were honored for their exceptional performance in specific categories:

• Team Trophy: XPO
• Pre-trip Inspection Flatbed: Daren Hackney, Walmart Supply Chain
• Pre-trip Inspection Straight Truck: Davin Strong, FedEx Express
• Rookie of the Year: Graham Roger, Martin Brower Company
• Ray Dagostino Award: Jeffrey Nesci

Class Winners

The competition featured a wide range of vehicle categories, highlighting the drivers’ skills across different classes:

• Step Van: Robin Newton, FedEx
• Straight Truck: David May, XPO
• 3-Axle: Mark McLean, FedEx Freight
• 4-Axle: Randy Merle, FedEx Freight
• 5-Axle: Oliver Estevez, Martin Brower Company
• Flatbed: Raymond Waage, FedEx Freight
• Tank Truck: Zack Bourque, Wegmans Food Markets
• Twin Trailers: Francisco Caravajal, FedEx
• Sleeper Berth: James Kohr, FedEx

The event celebrated the dedication and expertise of New York’s trucking professionals while fostering a sense of camaraderie among industry participants. Mark McLean’s remarkable achievement underscores the skill and precision required to excel in the trucking industry.

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