DOT Secretary LaHood to Visit 2010 Truck Driving Championships in Columbus

Secretary will provide remarks and see best-of-the-best compete

Summary: Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood will provide remarks at the 2010 National Truck Driving Championships 'Breakfast of Champions,' and then tour the competition driving course. 400 of the nation's top truck drivers will then compete for the title of Grand Champion.

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  Who: DOT Secretary Ray LaHood, the nation's top truck drivers

What: Winners from all 50 states are in Columbus, Ohio to compete at the 2010 National Truck Driving Championships. Secretary Ray LaHood will be on-hand to help kick off the ceremonies as the keynote speaker.

  When: Breakfast begins Thursday, August 5, 7:15 a.m.

  Where: Greater Columbus Convention Center

Interviews: Secretary LaHood will be available to answer questions after touring the National Truck Driving Championships competition course. Professional truck drivers will be available for media interviews throughout the day.

About American Trucking Associations:

The American Trucking Associations is the largest national trade association for the trucking industry. Through a federation of other trucking groups, industry-related conferences, and its 50 affiliated state trucking associations, ATA represents more than 37,000 members covering every type of motor carrier in the United States. www.truckline.com

About National Truck Driving Championships 2010:

ATA's Truck Driving Championships include top professional truck drivers from around the nation competing at state and regional levels to make it to the national competition Aug. 3-7 in Columbus, Ohio. The NTDC annually attracts over 2,000 cheering friends, family, colleagues and spectators. For more information, visit the 2010 National Truck Driving Championships website: www.truckline.com/Federation/Councils/slpmc/NTDC/Pages/Default.aspx

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