Hartford Truck Driver Earns State Title

WINDSOR LOCKS, CT — A pair of local FedEx drivers recently won state titles at the 2017 Connecticut Truck Driving Championship, held June 10 in Windsor Locks.

Glen Cooke of Windsor Locks (pictured) won his third state championship in the Step Van category, and Dave Bryant of Hartford won his first state title in the Freight 4-Axle category.

The two state champions each earned an opportunity to compete in the National Truck Driving Championships in Orlando, Fla., coming up Aug. 8-12.

Cooke and Bryant qualified to compete in this year’s event by driving accident-free for at least one year.

The state and national competitions provide professional truck drivers an opportunity to demonstrate their driving skills and safety expertise. Championships encompass three parts – a challenging driving course, a pre-trip inspection and a written examination which covers vehicle operation and knowledge of federal safety regulations.

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