Note: This year’s program dates begin on Tuesday, Aug. 20 and end Saturday, Aug. 24. This schedule is subject to change.
August 20, 2024
08:00 AM ET - 04:00 PM ET
Competition Equipment Set-up
12:00 PM ET - 05:00 PM ET
Event Registration and Member Services
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
04:00 PM ET - 05:30 PM ET
Team Leader Orientation
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
05:30 PM ET - 07:00 PM ET
Contestant Orientation
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
August 21, 2024
06:00 AM ET - 08:00 AM ET
Networking Breakfast
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
06:30 AM ET - 07:00 AM ET
Staff Meeting
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
07:00 AM ET - 05:00 PM ET
Event Registration and Member Services
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
08:00 AM ET - 09:00 AM ET
General Session
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
Moderator: Richard Roberts, British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure; NAIC Chair
- Color Guard Posting of Colors
- National Anthems – Canada, Mexico and the United States
- Host Jurisdiction’s Remarks
- Host Jurisdiction’s Recognition Plaques
- NAIC Chair’s Opening Remarks – Richard Roberts, British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure; NAIC Chair
- CVSA President’s Remarks – Col. Russ Christoferson, Montana Department of Transportation; CVSA President
- National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships Committee Chairman’s Remarks
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Remarks
- Contestants’ Roll Call
- NAIC Chair’s Closing Remarks – Richard Roberts, British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure; NAIC Chair
08:00 AM ET - 04:00 PM ET
Competition Equipment Set-up
09:00 AM ET - 10:30 AM ET
Contestant, Group and Team Photos, Volunteer Photos and Contestant Video Introductions
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
10:30 AM ET - 11:00 AM ET
Networking Refreshment Break
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
11:00 AM ET - 12:00 PM ET
Contestant Training
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
11:00 AM ET - 11:30 AM ET
Guest Orientation
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
12:00 PM ET - 01:00 PM ET
Networking Lunch (Provided)
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
01:00 PM ET - 03:00 PM ET
U.S. Contestant Training
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
01:00 PM ET - 03:00 PM ET
Canadian Contestant Training
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
03:00 PM ET - 03:30 PM ET
Networking Refreshment and Snack Break
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
03:30 PM ET - 05:30 PM ET
Contestant Training - HM/DG Olympics (Team Event)
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
Challenge yourself and test your knowledge of hazardous materials/dangerous goods (HM/DG). Score points for your team.
07:00 PM ET - 09:00 PM ET
Sponsor Recognition, Volunteer Appreciation and Patch Exchange Reception
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
Contestants, remember to bring your department/agency patches to exchange with your peers. Once you arrive at the reception, make sure you place one patch on the board and one patch in the drawing bowl.
August 22, 2024
06:00 AM ET - 06:30 AM ET
Staff Meeting
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
07:00 AM ET - 05:00 PM ET
Event Registration and Member Services
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
07:30 AM ET - 08:30 AM ET
Networking Breakfast
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
08:00 AM ET - 04:00 PM ET
Competition Equipment Set-up
08:30 AM ET - 09:30 AM ET
Contestant Training
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
09:30 AM ET - 10:00 AM ET
Networking Refreshment Break
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
10:00 AM ET - 11:00 AM ET
Contestant Training
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
11:00 AM ET - 12:00 PM ET
Contestant Training
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
11:00 AM ET - 12:00 PM ET
Judge Orientation
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
12:00 PM ET - 01:00 PM ET
Networking Lunch (Provided)
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
01:00 PM ET - 03:30 PM ET
Contestant Training
Hyatt Regency Columbus
01:30 PM ET - 03:30 PM ET
On-site Level I FedEx Driver Orientation
01:30 PM ET - 04:30 PM ET
On-site Passenger Carrier Vehicle Driver Orientation
03:30 PM ET - 04:00 PM ET
Networking Refreshment and Snack Break
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
04:00 PM ET - 05:00 PM ET
Contestant Training
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
August 23, 2024
06:00 AM ET - 06:30 AM ET
Staff Meeting
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
06:00 AM ET - 07:30 AM ET
Networking Breakfast
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
07:45 AM ET - 04:00 PM ET
Competition Elements
- North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria Exam
- North American Standard Level I Inspection
- North American Standard Level I Procedure
- North American Standard Cargo Tank/Other Bulk Packagings Inspection
- North American Standard Passenger Carrier Vehicle Inspection
Bullpen 1 Contestant Briefing Room
Location TBD7:45 a.m Red and Blue 8:45 a.m. Yellow and Green 11:00 a.m. Purple and Orange Bullpen 2 Contestant Holding Room
Location TBDBullpen 3 Contestant Exam Room
Location TBDBullpen 4 Contestant Holding Area
Location TBDTime Level I Inspection Cargo Tank/ Other Bulk Packaging Inspection Level V Passenger Carrier Vehicle Inspection OOSC Exam 8:30-9:25 a.m. Red ½ Blue ½ Blue 9:40-10:35 a.m. Blue ½ Red ½ Red Yellow and Green 10:50-11:45 a.m. Yellow ½ Green ½ Green Red and Blue 12-12:55 p.m. Green ½ Yellow ½ Yellow Purple and Orange 1:10-2:05 p.m. Purple ½ Orange ½ Orange 2:30-3:25 p.m. Orange ½ Purple ½ Purple
11:00 AM ET - 01:00 PM ET
Networking Lunch (Provided)
04:00 PM ET - 08:00 PM ET
Equipment Teardown and Set-up
August 24, 2024
05:15 AM ET - 05:45 AM ET
Staff Meeting
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
06:00 AM ET - 06:30 AM ET
Networking Breakfast
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
06:45 AM ET - 07:00 AM ET
Holding Room
07:00 AM ET - 07:30 AM ET
Introduction of Champions and Dignitaries Welcome
07:30 AM ET - 12:00 PM ET
Competition Elements
- North American Standard HM/DG Inspection
Bullpen 1 Contestant Briefing Room
Location TBD7:30 a.m. Orange and Green 8:30 a.m. Purple and Yellow 9:30 a.m. Red and Blue Bullpen 2 Contestant Holding Room
Location TBDBullpen 3 Contestant Holding Area
Location TBDTime HM/DG Inspection 8-8:30 a.m. Orange 8:35-9:05 a.m. Green 9:10-9:40 a.m. Purple 9:45-10:15 a.m. Yellow 10:20-10:50 a.m. Red 10:55-11:35 a.m. Blue
12:00 PM ET - 01:30 PM ET
Equipment Teardown and Ship Equipment
12:00 PM ET - 01:00 PM ET
Contestant Free Time (Lunch on Own)
01:00 PM ET - 02:00 PM ET
Contestant Question and Answer Period
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02:00 PM ET - 05:00 PM ET
Contestant Free Time
05:15 PM ET - 05:45 PM ET
Contestant Assembly (with NTDC/NSVDC)
05:45 PM ET - 08:30 PM ET
NAIC-NTDC/NSVDC Awards Ceremony Banquet (Ticketed Event)
Moderator: Col. Russ Christoferson, Montana Department of Transportation, CVSA President
- Video Safety Message
- John Youngblood Award of Excellence
- Team Award
- North American Standard HM/DG and North American Cargo Tank/Other Bulk Packagings Inspection Awards
- North American Standard Level V Passenger Carrier Vehicle Inspection Awards
- North American Standard Level I Inspection Awards
- Country High Points
- Jimmy K. Ammons Grand Champion Award
08:30 PM ET - 09:00 PM ET
Award Winner Photos