HDA Truck Pride announced its 2024 Top Tech Competition Semifinalists, described as “six outstanding technicians demonstrated exceptional skill and expertise, emerging as the top performers among 81 competitors who completed the first-round exam administered through HDA Truck Pride University.”
Next, they advance to the second round of the competition, where they will compete in the Maryland SuperTech Competition at the end of June, according to HDA Truck Pride.
2024 Top Tech Competition Semifinalists are:
- Eric Curler – RT&T Repair (17 years of experience)
- Scott Shumake – Gray Diesel & Equipment Services (24 years of experience)
- Luke Noyes – Blaine Brothers (5 years of experience)
- Chad Narloch – Valley Truck Parts & Service (13 years of experience)
- Adam Patterson – Vander Haag’s Inc. (12 years of experience)
- Orville Labuda – Vander Haag’s Inc. (27 years of experience)
These skilled technicians represent the best of our network, showcasing their skill, dedication and expertise as heavy-duty technicians. As they gear up for the Maryland SuperTech Competition, we are confident in their abilities to excel and make us proud. The top two performers among them will have the chance to compete on the national stage at TMC SuperTech in September, HDA Truck Pride said.
Martin Redilla, education manager at HDA Truck Pride, emphasized the importance of the Top Tech Competition, stating, “We believe in providing our technicians with opportunities for growth and development. The competition allows them to test their skills and enables them to learn from peers and identify areas for improvement. We are immensely proud of these technicians and their dedication to excellence, and we eagerly await their performance in Maryland.”
