Reigning NTTC DOY Grand Champion Bruce Jones shares his firsthand account of championing bulk transporters and motivating agricultural students at the 99th national convention.
Nov. 6, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS—Last month, I had the honor of attending the 99th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indiana, where I was given the opportunity to represent the trucking industry at the Next Generation in Trucking Association booth. What began as an invitation to share my journey as a professional truck driver quickly became one of the most rewarding and memorable adventures of my career.
Throughout the convention, I had the privilege of standing alongside some truly remarkable peers who share the same passion for our industry. Among them were fellow National Tank Truck Carriers Driver of the Year Grand Champions Dave Powell (Usher Transport) and Ken Tolliver (G&D Trucking/Hoffman Transportation)—who also serves as an America’s Road Team Captain alongside Ritch Fundell (FedEx Freight).
Being surrounded by individuals who have dedicated their careers to professionalism, safety, and excellence in trucking was a huge honor. But the greatest reward came from the thousands of FFA students who visited our booth, eager to learn about an industry that plays such a vital role in keeping America moving.