Albert Mullen, a professional truck driver for Walmart Transportation, won first place in the straight division at the 2024 Arkansas Truck Driving Championship competition held June 28-29 at the Rogers Convention Center in Rogers, Ark. The event is hosted by the Arkansas Trucking Association. Mullen was among 142 drivers to compete in three tests of skill: pre-trip inspection, written examination and driving skills. He also garnered the highest pre-trip inspection score.
“The drivers and technicians who compete in these events represent the best elements of our industry—professionalism, incredible skill and commitment to safety every day they are on the roads or in the shops to ensure that trucks continue serving Arkansas communities,” said Shannon Newton, president, Arkansas Trucking Association. “We celebrate the thousands of professionals who bring their best to the job every day of the year. This competition rewards the best performance during this one weekend, and the men and women who move our freight and demonstrate their skills in the spotlight deserve our appreciation.”
Mullen has driven for Walmart Transportation for over 25 years. He has volunteered with disaster relief efforts and the Wreaths Across America program. This was his first time to qualify for nationals. He resides in Kimberling City, Mo. with his wife Melissa. In his free time, he enjoys fishing.
Mullen will be one of nine truck drivers representing Arkansas at the National Truck Driving Championships, Aug. 21-24 in Indianapolis, Ind. Hosted by the American Trucking Associations, the national competition showcases the safest and most professional truck drivers who work every day on our nation’s highways.
About the Arkansas Trucking Association: Since 1932, the Arkansas Trucking Association has served as the voice of the trucking industry, promoting the vitality of this industry on which nearly 87% of Arkansas communities exclusively rely to move their goods. Made up of more than 330 trucking and service companies, ATA helps members grow their business and profits while protecting the collective interests of trucking companies in the political and regulatory arenas.
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