Branson was recently the site of a unique competition when the Walmart Nationals Truck Driving Competition came to town.
On July 23 and 24, nearly 120 dedicated Walmart drivers vied for the coveted title of Walmart's top driver at the Branson Convention Center.
The competition mirrored traditional truck driving championships, with drivers testing both their knowledge and skills. The event featured a written test, a pre-trip inspection and a challenging driving course with tractor and trailer.
On the first day of the event, all participants drove the course and took part in a pre-trip inspection. On the second day, event finalists were announced. Finalists competed, once again, in the event's final course. The coveted title of Walmart’s “Top Driver” was crowned on Wednesday evening, July 23.
Said Merisa Ashbaugh of the Hauser Group, who handled public relations for the event, "There were 117 Walmart truck drivers who traveled from across the U.S. to compete at the event in Branson. This was Walmart's first time holding the event since 2020, and they were excited to welcome drivers back for Nationals."
Phil Shelton, from Midway, Tennessee, was the winner of the Best Pre-Trip Inspection. Bret McBain, of Bentonville, Arkansas, was named the Best in the Written Test.
In the overall competition, Phil Shelton (Midway, Tennessee) received Third Place honors, and Gary Mars (Bentonville, Arkansas) placed second.
The first-place winner, given the coveted title of Walmart's Top Driver, was Chris Moore of Douglas, Georgia.
The Walmart Nationals Truck Driving Competition is a showcase of the dedication, skills and professionalism required of Walmart drivers.
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