Gimpel named Rookie of the Year at NTDC

By Ron Burtz on Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Aurora FedEx driver places 6th nationally in class

  • FedEx driver Todd Gimpel of Aurora is presented with a plaque proclaiming him as the National Trucking Associations’ Rookie of the Year in the twins class at the National Truck Driving Championships in Indianapolis, Ind. last month. Presenting the award is Patti Gillette, NTDC Chairman and director of safety and member services for the Nevada Trucking Association.
    FedEx driver Todd Gimpel of Aurora is presented with a plaque proclaiming him as the National Trucking Associations’ Rookie of the Year in the twins class at the National Truck Driving Championships in Indianapolis, Ind. last month. Presenting the award is Patti Gillette, NTDC Chairman and director of safety and member services for the Nevada Trucking Association.
    In driving an 18-wheeler more than 500 miles a day in his job as a FedEx freight driver working out of the Aurora hub near Love’s, Aurora native Todd Gimpel has lots of experience and has been accident-free throughout his 20 years on the road. However, even he was a bit intimidated by having to drive a truck on the shiny concrete floors of the crowded Indianapolis Convention Center last month...

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