DIEPPE, NB — On June 2, 48 eastern truckers competed in the annual Professional Truck Driving Championship for a chance to be recognized as the best drivers in the Atlantic provinces.

The competitors were put to the test: a driving test, a written test and a vehicle safety inspection. The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) Safety Council had the difficult task of choosing the best from the best.

Come September, the winners will compete in the National Driving Championships held in Moncton, NB, as part of team Atlantic.

Congratulations are in order for the following winners:

2 Axle (Straight Truck)

1st Place – Roy Mattinson, Roy B. Mattinson and Sons
2nd place – James L. Chambers, Armour Transportation Systems
3rd place – Scott Comeau, Day & Ross Transportation Group
Professionalism – James L. Chambers, Armour Transportation Systems

4 Axle (Single Tandem)

1st place – Steve MacPhee, Day and Ross Transportation Group
2nd place – Herb Peters, Day and Ross Transportation Group
3rd place – Ulysse Doiron – Midland Transport Limited
Professionalism – Dollard LeBlanc, Armour Transportation Systems

5 Axle (Tandem Tandem)

1st place – Robert Richard, Midland Transport Limited
2nd place – Denis Leger – Day & Ross Transportation Group
3rd place – Ralph Moores, Keltic Transportation Inc.
Professionalism – Kenneth Swinamer, Connors Transfer

B-Train (Super B Train)

1st place – Shawn Pieschke, The TDL Group
2nd place – Glenn Fisher, The TDL Group
3rd place – Robert Reynolds, Bison Transport
Professionalism – Glenn Fisher, The TDL Group

Midland Transport Limited took home the team award and Michael Gaudet of Day & Ross Transportation Group was named Rookie of the Year.