1. STATE ASSOCIATION MIXER DRIVER COMPETITIONS: State driver competition winners and runners-up are encouraged to apply.

(Drivers must be employed by NRMCA-member companies, see Note 3 below.)

2. AT-LARGE ENTRANTS: NRMCA recognizes that some state associations do not host driver competitions, therefore intra-company driver competition winners and runners-up are encouraged to apply.

NRMCA will review and consider applications for any member’s applicant, based on testimony by the driver’s supervisor. The number of at-large entrants invited will be based on the need to fill out the field of contestants.

3. ALL ENTRANTS MUST BE CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF NRMCA MEMBER COMPANIES: If a State Association Champion is not an NRMCA member, either his/her company can join mid-year allowing their employee to compete, or the State Association may forward application(s) for their 2nd and/or 3rd place winners if they are from NRMCA member companies.

4. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: All applicants must hold a valid Commercial Drivers License and current Medical Examiner’s Certificate (aka “DOT Medical Card”). Managers applying on behalf of their drivers tacitly agree that their chosen representative to the national competition has a clean driving and safety record and represents the company and the concrete industry in an exemplary fashion.

5. NO DRIVER, REGARDLESS OF QUALIFICATIONS, IS GUARANTEED ELIGIBILITY: NRMCA reserves the right to qualify or disqualify National Mixer Driver Championship (NMDC) applicants at the Eligibility Review Panel’s discretion.

Driver registration for the 2026 NRMCA National Mixer Driver Championship is due by Friday, August 21, 2026. Applicants will receive final instructions, including a map of the challenge course and reference materials for the written exam closer to the event date. Companies are responsible for their driver’s travel and lodging arrangements and expenses. The host hotel is the Gaylord Opryland in Nashville. Drivers should arrive on Friday, October 16, in time to participate in the mandatory driver walk-through that begins at 3:00 pm.

CONTESTANTS ARE SCORED IN THESE AREAS:

1. Vehicle Handling Skills: Drivers maneuver a front or rear discharge truck mixer through a “Challenge Course”. Truck mixers are provided by TMMB member companies.

2. Vehicle Inspection: Drivers perform a vehicle inspection of a front or rear discharge truck mixer, wherein he or she identifies problems with the equipment.

3. Written Examination: Drivers take a written examination based on Concrete Delivery Professional text materials. (Reference materials for written exam provided.)

4. Other Challenges: Contestants will compete in additional skills challenges.

Awards Will Be Presented: Sunday evening, October 18, 2026, for first through fifth place finishers.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT NRMCA’S NATIONAL MIXER DRIVER CHAMPIONSHIP

Contact: Steve Lindley by email slindley@nrmca.org or call (703) 706-4894

Application Deadline: Friday, August 21, 2026