Note: This year’s program dates begin on Tuesday, Aug. 19 and end Saturday, Aug. 23. This schedule is subject to change.
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August 19, 2025
08:00 AM CT - 04:00 PM CT
Competition Equipment Set-up
Minneapolis Convention Center
12:00 PM CT - 05:00 PM CT
Event Registration and Member Services
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Greenway Promenade
04:00 PM CT - 05:30 PM CT
Team Leader Orientation
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Northstar B
05:30 PM CT - 07:00 PM CT
Contestant Orientation
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Northstar B
August 20, 2025
06:30 AM CT - 07:00 AM CT
Staff Meeting
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Minnehaha
06:30 AM CT - 07:30 AM CT
Networking Breakfast
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Greenway Ballroom AB/IJ
07:00 AM CT - 05:00 PM CT
Event Registration and Member Services
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Greenway Promenade
08:00 AM CT - 09:00 AM CT
General Session
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Greenway Ballroom C-H
- Presentation of the Colors
- National Anthems
- Recognition of Sponsors – Richard Roberts, British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure; NAIC Chair
- Recognition of Host Jurisdiction – Richard Roberts, British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure; NAIC Chair
- Host Jurisdiction’s Remarks – Col. Christina Bogojevic, Minnesota State Patrol
- NAIC Chair’s Opening Remarks – Richard Roberts, British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure; NAIC Chair
- Roll Call of Contestants – Richard Roberts, British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure; NAIC Chair
- CVSA President’s Remarks – Capt. John Hahn, Colorado State Patrol; CVSA President
- American Trucking Associations’ National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships Committee Chairman’s Remarks
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Remarks
- 2024 NAIC Grand Champion’s Remarks – Jared Koester, Local Member, Fort Worth Police Department
- NAIC Chair’s Closing Remarks – Richard Roberts, British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure; NAIC Chair
08:00 AM CT - 04:00 PM CT
Competition Equipment Set-up
Minneapolis Convention Center
09:00 AM CT - 10:30 AM CT
Contestant, Group and Team Photos, Volunteer Photos and Contestant Video Introductions
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Northstar B
10:30 AM CT - 11:00 AM CT
Networking Refreshment Break | Sponsored by Railsback HazMat Safety Professionals LLC
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Greenway Ballroom C-H
Sponsored by Railsback HazMat Safety Professionals LLC.
11:00 AM CT - 12:00 PM CT
Contestant Training
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Greenway Ballroom C-H
11:00 AM CT - 11:30 AM CT
Guest Orientation
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, Level 2, Minnehaha
12:00 PM CT - 01:00 PM CT
Networking Lunch (Provided) | Sponsored by Schneider.
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Greenway Ballroom AB/IJ
Sponsored by Schneider.
01:00 PM CT - 03:00 PM CT
U.S. Contestant Training
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Greenway Ballroom C-H
01:00 PM CT - 03:00 PM CT
Canadian Contestant Training
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Walker Room
03:00 PM CT - 03:30 PM CT
Networking Refreshment and Snack Break | Sponsored by ABF Freight and R+L Carriers.
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Greenway Ballroom AB/IJ
Sponsored by ABF Freight and R+L Carriers.
03:30 PM CT - 05:30 PM CT
Contestant Training
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Greenway Ballroom C-H
07:00 PM CT - 09:00 PM CT
Sponsor Recognition, Volunteer Appreciation and Patch Exchange Reception | Sponsored by Amazon
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Regency Room
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.
Sponsored by Amazon.
August 21, 2025
07:00 AM CT - 07:30 AM CT
Staff Meeting
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Minnehaha
07:00 AM CT - 05:00 PM CT
Event Registration and Member Services
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Greenway Promenade
07:30 AM CT - 08:30 AM CT
Networking Breakfast
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Greenway Ballroom AB/IJ
08:00 AM CT - 04:00 PM CT
Competition Equipment Set-up
Minneapolis Convention Center
08:30 AM CT - 09:30 AM CT
Contestant Training
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Greenway Ballroom C-H
09:30 AM CT - 10:00 AM CT
Contestant Training
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Greenway Ballroom C-H
10:00 AM CT - 10:30 AM CT
Networking Refreshment Break | Sponsored by Scopelitis Transportation Consulting LLC
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Greenway Ballroom AB/IJ
Sponsored by Scopelitis Transportation Consulting LLC.
10:30 AM CT - 12:30 PM CT
Contestant Training
Minneapolis Convention Center
11:00 AM CT - 12:00 PM CT
Judge Orientation
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Greenway Ballroom C-H
12:30 PM CT - 01:30 PM CT
Networking Lunch (Provided) | Sponsored by Schneider.
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Greenway Ballroom AB/IJ
Sponsored by Schneider.
01:30 PM CT - 03:30 PM CT
On-site Level I FedEx Driver Orientation
Minneapolis Convention Center
01:30 PM CT - 02:30 PM CT
Contestant Training
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Greenway Ballroom C-H
01:30 PM CT - 03:30 PM CT
On-site Passenger Carrier Vehicle Driver Orientation
Minneapolis Convention Center
02:30 PM CT - 03:00 PM CT
Networking Refreshment and Snack Break | Sponsored by Pressure Systems International
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Greenway Ballroom AB/IJ
Sponsored by Pressure Systems International.
03:00 PM CT - 04:00 PM CT
Contestant Training
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Greenway Ballroom C-H
04:00 PM CT - 05:00 PM CT
Contestant Training
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Greenway Ballroom C-H
August 22, 2025
06:30 AM CT - 07:00 AM CT
Staff Meeting
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Minnehaha
06:30 AM CT - 07:30 AM CT
Networking Breakfast
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Northstar B
07:45 AM CT - 04:00 PM CT
Competition Elements
Minneapolis Convention Center
- 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
Minneapolis Convention Center, Level 1, Room 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
Minneapolis Convention Center, Level 1, Room TBDBullpen 3 Contestant Exam Room
Minneapolis Convention Center, Level 1, Room TBDBullpen 4 Contestant Holding Area
Minneapolis Convention Center, Level 1, Hall 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 CT - 01:00 PM CT
Networking Lunch (Provided)
Minneapolis Convention Center
04:00 PM CT - 08:00 PM CT
Equipment Teardown and Set-up
Minneapolis Convention Center
August 23, 2025
05:30 AM CT - 06:00 AM CT
Staff Meeting
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Minehaha
06:00 AM CT - 06:30 AM CT
Networking Breakfast
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Northstar B
06:30 AM CT - 07:00 AM CT
Contestant Line Up
Minneapolis Convention Center
07:00 AM CT - 07:30 AM CT
Introduction of Champions and Dignitaries Welcome
Minneapolis Convention Center
07:30 AM CT - 12:00 PM CT
Competition Elements
Minneapolis Convention Center
- North American Standard HM/DG Inspection
Bullpen 1 Contestant Briefing Room
Minneapolis Convention Center, Level 1, Room 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
Minneapolis Convention Center, Level 1, Room TBDBullpen 3 Contestant Holding Area
Minneapolis Convention Center, Level 1, Hall 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 CT - 01:30 PM CT
Equipment Teardown and Ship Equipment
Minneapolis Convention Center
12:00 PM CT - 12:30 PM CT
Contestant Free Time (Lunch on Own)
12:30 PM CT - 01:30 PM CT
Contestant Question and Answer Period
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Northstar B
01:30 PM CT - 05:00 PM CT
Contestant Free Time
05:15 PM CT - 05:45 PM CT
Contestant Assembly (with NTDC/NSVDC)
TBD
05:45 PM CT - 08:30 PM CT
NAIC-NTDC/NSVDC Awards Ceremony Banquet (Ticketed Event)
TBD
Host: Capt. John Hahn, Colorado State Patrol; CVSA President
- Video Safety Message
- John Youngblood Award of Excellence
- Team Award – Sponsored by FedEx
- North American Standard HM/DG Inspection and North American Cargo Tank/Other Bulk Packagings Inspection Awards – Sponsored by National Tank Truck Carriers
- North American Standard Level V Passenger Carrier Vehicle Inspection Awards – Sponsored by United Motorcoach Association
- North American Standard Level I Inspection Awards – Sponsored by J.B Hunt Transport Inc.
- Country High Points
- Jimmy K. Ammons Grand Champion Award – Sponsored by PrePass Safety Alliance
08:30 PM CT - 09:00 PM CT
Award Winner Photos
TBD