What year was the National Truck Roadeo established by the American Trucking Association? - ANSWER-1937
How many months must a driver have driven and performed the duties of a truck driver in 12 months of employment to compete in the truck driving championship? - ANSWER-11
During a calendar y...
State Truck Driving Championship sample questions and Answers Latest Updated Graded A+
What year was the National Truck Roadeo established by the American Trucking Association? - ANSWER-1937
How many months must a driver have driven and performed the duties of a truck driver in 12 months of employment to compete in the truck driving championship? - ANSWER-
11
During a calendar year, how many classes of competition can a driver compete in? - ANSWER-1
How many state competitions can a driver compete in during a calendar year? - ANSWER-1
How many months must a driver be continuously employed by the entering employer, to
participate in a championship competition? - ANSWER-12
If a driver lives in one state, and is employed in another state, which state competition can he/she compete in? - ANSWER-It's the drivers choice. The state he/she holds a license in or the state he/she is employed in.
How many trucks were in use nationwide by the start of World War 1? - ANSWER-
300,000
By the end of World War 1, how many trucks were in use in the government and private sector? - ANSWER-1 million
When was the pneumatic (inflated) tire introduced for trucking applications? - ANSWER-
1919
When was the diesel engine introduced in the truck market? - ANSWER-1924
What year was the Motor Carrier Act passed? - ANSWER-1935
What year was the Interstate Commerce Act passed? - ANSWER-1887
What year did Dwight D. Eisenhower sign the landmark Federal Highway-Aid Act, establishing the interstate highway system? - ANSWER-1956 D.O.T. was established by an act of congress on what date? - ANSWER-October 15, 1966
In 1967, control over interstate motor safety, including regulations, was transferred to the then newly created ______________. - ANSWER-U.S. Department of Transportation
Between 1980 and 1990, the number of licensed motor carriers more than doubled to over _____. - ANSWER-40,000
Today, there are nearly _____ for hire and private motor carriers doing business in the United States. - ANSWER-1.3 million
The Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act was passed by congress in what year? - ANSWER-1986
In _____, the Interstate Commerce Commission was formerly abolished. - ANSWER-
1995
Congress voted to approve the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) between Mexico, Canada and the United States in late _____. - ANSWER-1993
_____% of all U.S. communities rely exclusively on trucks to deliver their products. - ANSWER-80
Businesses choose trucks for nearly _____ cents out of every dollar they spend on shipping. - ANSWER-81
_____ truck drivers transport goods in the U.S. - ANSWER-3 million
The American Trucking Association is headquartered in _____. - ANSWER-Arlington, VA
_____% of the public still has a positive overall view o drivers of large trucks. - ANSWER-80
A 2003 survey showed that _____% of the public believed truck drivers exceeded the speed limit frequently. - ANSWER-64
A 2007 study showed that the average speed of trucks is ___ to___ miles per hour (mph) slower than the average speed of automobiles. - ANSWER-2 to 5
America's Road Team was created by the American Trucking Association in _____ and sponsored by Volvo Trucks. - ANSWER-1986
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