Pittsburgh, PA (August 9, 2024) - PITT OHIO, a leader in transportation, warehouse and logistics services, announced they will be sending one of its drivers to compete at the American Trucking Associations National Truck & Step Driving Championships. The competition, recognizing the safest drivers in the country, will take place August 21-24 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 

Thirty-two PITT OHIO drivers competed at the state level to qualify for nationals; Mike Miltenberger from PITT OHIO’s Cumberland, Maryland terminal qualified by placing 1^st in the 5-axle category. Miltenberger also earned the Maryland Grand Champion title, awarded to the driver attaining the highest score among all competitions. This will be Mike’s sixth time competing on the national stage.   

Miltenberger said, “I believe in the power of a positive attitude to drive success. That’s why I strive for excellence in everything I do. Representing PITT OHIO at the NTDC is an incredible honor and a testament to our company’s commitment to safety. I’m proud to be part of a team with such a strong safety record, supported by a dedicated department providing drivers with the tools needed to excel.”

The Truck Driving Championships, a 3-day competition, is an opportunity for professional truck drivers to demonstrate their driving skills and safety expertise. The event includes a difficult driving-skills challenge, pre-trip inspection and written examination covering vehicle operation and knowledge of federal safety regulations.

PITT OHIO’s safety program is highly regarded within the industry. A recipient of the President’s Trophy 7 times and multiple awards in states covering the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions, the company’s commitment to safety both on and off the road prepares its drivers well for the qualifying state competition and the National Championship. 

PITT OHIO’s Vice President of Safety, Jeff Mercadante, said, "Securing a State Truck Driving Championship and the Grand Champion title is a testament to exceptional skill, unwavering focus, and a deep commitment to safety. Mike has consistently demonstrated these qualities, and we're confident his expertise will shine on the national stage. We wish Mike the best of luck at the National Truck Driving Championships!"

ABOUT PITT OHIO

PITT OHIO has been providing the best value in transportation and logistics solutions to our customers for over 45 years, reaching over $900 million in revenue last year. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, PITT OHIO services the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Northeast regions. In addition to their legacy LTL freight solution, PITT OHIO provides supply chain and logistics solutions including expedite, freeze protection, truckload, warehouse and distribution, container transloading, dedicated fleet services and more. To make this happen, and to fulfill PITT OHIO’s Purpose, they employ over 3,400 employees who are committed to doing the right thing every day. Explore their website to see how PITT OHIO is dedicated to the safe and sustainable motor transport of products, doing right by their employees and their customers, and making a positive impact on the environment. To contact PITT OHIO, schedule service, or apply for employment, please visit their website at www.pittohio.com.

ABOUT NATIONAL TRUCK DRIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS

The National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC) is a competition of professional truck drivers hosted each year by American Trucking Associations. This competition has a long history – dating back to 1937 when it was known as the National Truck Rodeo. The NTDC competitors are made up of the winners in eight classes of competition from 50 State Trucking Associations’ Truck Driving Championships, as well as the winners of the auto transporters class at the regional TDCs. 

For more information, please contact:

Candi Cybator, Director of Marketing
[email protected]
412-232-3015, ext. 6313