The Texas Trucking Association recently announced winnewrs of a variety of awards, including its Technician of the Year honors.
2026’s Technician of the Year top five finishers are:
- 1st Place: Wesley Salley, FedEx Freight
- 2nd Place: Chris Gerrald, Industrial Power Truck & Equipment
- 3rd Place: Evan Bailey, Cox Fleet
- 4th Place: Brandon McNeil, Old Dominion Freight Lines
- 5th Place: Micah Atkins, Industrial Power Truck & Equipment
The first place winner will go on to compete in the National SuperTech Competition in Pittsburg Sept. 20-24,.
The TXTA Technician of the Year Contest, founded in 1982, honors skilled heavy vehicle mechanics. Competitors are tested on technical knowledge and problem-solving abilities in a hands-on format, highlighting the critical role technicians play in the safety and reliability of commercial fleets.
The Technician of the Year Contest is presented by TXTA Fleet Maintenance Council (FMC) and proudly sponsored by Yokohama Tire Corp, Cummins – Meritor, and Pressure Systems International. The date of competition was May 29-30 in Waco, Texas.
