2026 Michigan Truck Driving Championship

MTA member: $250/driver

Non-MTA member: $350/driver

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MTDC follows the eligibility rules set by the ATA National Truck Driving Championships.

General driver requirements:

• Domiciled or residing in Michigan
• Regularly performs duties of a professional truck driver
• Have an accident-free record from August 24, 2025 up to and including June 5, 2026
• Meets DOT physical requirements
• License includes necessary endorsements for competition class entered
• Except as otherwise provided, a driver shall be continuously employed by the entering employer for at least 12 months before entry and shall have driven and performed the duties of a professional truck driver for 11 of the 12 months before entry.
  • The requirement may be waived for a driver:
    • Whose change in employment is solely due to their previous employer going out of business
    • Who has been on active military duty for a full term of active duty

Accident Eligibility Criteria

If a company believes that an accident was non-preventable and wants to participate in MTDC, they must submit the following form to the ATA Safety Management Council / NTDC Eligibility Review Committee for review and approval:

ATA Eligibility Request Form

MTDC accepts ATA's determination as final

Adult: $65

Child: (10 and under): $35

Location: Crowne Plaza Lansing West, 925 S. Creyts Rd., Lansing, MI

• 5:00 pm-7:30 pm: Reception/Cash bar
• 6:00 pm: Doors open
• 6:15 pm-7:15 pm: Buffet
• 7:30 pm-8:30 pm: Awards program

All tickets must be pre-purchased; NO tickets will be available at the door for walk-in guests.

Remember: Do not buy tickets for your participating drivers. Drivers will receive a meal ticket as part of their registration.

Purchase deadline May 27

Course location: Lansing Community College West, 5708 Cornerstone Dr, Lansing, Ml

Check-in June 6:

• Pre-trip inspection judges report to pre-trip area: 7:00 am
• Course judges report the white canopy tent in the driveway: 7:30 am
• National Anthem: 8:15 am
• Competition Time: 8:30 am
• Finish time: Depends on the number of drivers but should be around 3:00 pm or sooner.

Questions? Please contact Volunteer Coordinator David Menke at 616-481-3759 or davidmenke0@gmail.com

Reserve a room at the Crowne Plaza Lansing West Hotel, the site of the banquet.

• A special rate of $141 is available for TDC attendees June 5-6 on a first-come, first-served basis. 
• Reservations can be made directly with the hotel by calling (877) 322-5544. To receive the group rate, you must identify yourself as a member of the Michigan Trucking Association. 
• You may also register online using the Group Code: TUR (under rate preference, choose group rate). 
• The reservation deadline is May 5

Platinum Sponsor: $1,000

• Company name, logo, and web link included on all event pages, emails, Strait Ahead magazine, and mobile app

Gold Sponsor: $500

• Company name and logo included on all event pages, emails, Strait Ahead magazine, and mobile app

Silver Sponsor: $250

• Company name included on all event pages, emails, Strait Ahead magazine, and mobile app

Driver Snack Box (one available): $500

• Exclusive sponsor underwrites individual driver snack boxes. Company name, logo, and web link included on all event pages, emails, Strait Ahead magazine, and mobile app

Become a Sponsor

• No grills, stoves or other cooking appliances allowed.
• A food truck is scheduled to be on site for lunch.
• Drivers will be provided box lunches and water. Water will also be available for volunteers.
• No alcohol.
• Parking: You cannot park on the driveway coming into the College You must park in the lots in front of the facility.
• Bring your own seating.
• Tent rentals are available through Delux Tent Mid Michigan at 517-322-2900. Reserve early-- this is wedding and graduation season.
• There are portable bathrooms on the course as well as the College's bathroom facilities.
• There is very little shade so consider sunscreen, hats and sunglasses.
  • Exception: Competing drivers cannot wear sunglasses or a stocking cap
• No one is allowed on the course except competing drivers, course volunteers and judges.
• Have a good time!