Four YRC Worldwide Drivers Were Named State Champions at Idaho Truck Driving Championships

Four YRC Worldwide drivers won their classes at the May 1-2, 2009, Idaho State Truck Driving Championships in Meridian.

YRC Driver Paul Unser of Boise won the straight truck championship and received the award for best Pre-Trip inspection. Unser has competed at National Truck Driving Championships (NTDCs) in 1992, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2006 and 2008.

Reddaway Driver Ron Coles of Boise has earned the right to compete at nationals in the Flatbed class. Coles has competed at NTDCs in 2002, 2003 and 2006.

Scott Colwell, driving for Reddaway out of Boise, won the championship in the sleeper class. He competed at the 2007 NTDC.

Daniel Istre of Reddaway in Boise is the 2009 Twins champion. Istre competed at NTDCs in 1999 and 2002.

These YRC Worldwide drivers will represent Idaho and their companies at the 2009 National Truck Driving Championships from Aug. 17-22, 2009, in Pittsburgh, PA.

YRCW now has seven state champions ready to participate at NTDC.