Tupelo FedEx Drivers Look for Title in National Truck Driving Championship

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) — Two northeast Mississippi men are going for a national title this week.

John Smith Jr. and Don Smith are FedEx drivers out of Tupelo. They’re competing in the National Truck Driving Championships in Pittsburgh, Penn.

450 drivers from FedEx, UPS, Walmart and other carriers will be showing off their skills.

Drivers win points with a written exam, pre-trip vehicle inspection and a driving course.

John brought home the title in 2007, 2008, and 2010. This is Don’s third trip to the championships.