Trucking championship participants are experts at maneuvering even the largest vehicles. Photo: Peter Titmuss/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Image
The Short North will be uncharacteristically full of 18-wheelers for the next few days.
Driving the news: The National Truck Driving & Step Van Driving Championships kick off today at the Greater Columbus Convention Center and run through Saturday.
How it works: Also called the "Super Bowl of Trucking Safety," the competition features the very best truck drivers from all 50 states.
- Participants must be accident-free for the past year and succeed in their home state's qualifier to make it to nationals.
The intrigue: Drivers showcase more than just their expert maneuvering skills.
- They must also complete a written exam and truck inspection test to be crowned champion.
Our take: This sounds difficult enough, but the real test would be driving those suckers through the streets of German Village. Good luck with that.
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