Back to Search

2026 Truck Driving Championships

6/19/2026 - 6/20/2026

Description

The 2026 Louisiana Truck Driving Championships will take place Friday, June 19 – Saturday, June 20, 2026 at the Cajundome in Lafayette, Louisiana. Testing, pretrip, the course and the awards banquet will all be held on the Cajundome's campus.

If you are planning to attend Saturday's Course Competition in ANY CAPACITY, please read our notice regarding tailgating & spectator areas. Tailgating, onsite cooking, and outside catering will NOT be permitted this year.

Competitor Information:

All information pertaining to contestants can be found here.

Volunteer Information:

All information pertaining to volunteering can be found here.

Spectator Information:

Coming to watch Saturday’s Course Competition? Please review the information below before attending.

Course Seating & Viewing Areas

General and company seating sections will be available inside the Cajundome for drivers, families, and guests with excellent views of the competition course. Seating is open and available throughout the day.

For safety reasons, only approved volunteers, event personnel, and competing drivers will be permitted on the competition floor at any time. All spectators and guests must remain in designated viewing and seating areas.

Tailgating, Outside Food & Cooking

Please note that tailgating, onsite cooking, and outside catering will NOT be permitted at this year’s Louisiana Truck Driving Championships due to Cajundome venue policies regarding outside food and beverages.

Food & Concessions

Concessions will be available throughout the event, and companies wishing to provide food for guests may purchase concession vouchers directly through the Cajundome in advance. For voucher information, contact Gilbert Decourt at gdecourt@cajundome.com.

Please note that the Cajundome is a cashless venue. All concession purchases must be made using a debit card, credit card, or mobile payment option.

Competitor Meals

Competitors will receive complimentary refreshments in designated holding areas, along with breakfast and lunch on Saturday. Once competitors report to a competition holding area, they may not leave and re-enter until their assigned competition activities are complete. Please plan accordingly.

Company Banners & Signs

Participating companies are welcome to display banners and signs inside the Cajundome. Banner placement must not block walkways, spectator views, safety signage, or event operations. Banner placement can begin on Thursday anytime after 8:00 AM, please do not place banners until they are approved by competition organizers.

We encourage companies to show their support for their drivers and teams throughout the Championships weekend.

Schedule At A Glance

Thursday, June 18

8:00 am – 12:00 PM | *Donated Equipment Delivery Window (Parking Lot Behind Cajundome)
- *View message on security, drop-off & pick-up times
2:00 PM | Mandatory Volunteer Meeting (Cajundome Floor)

Friday, June 19

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM | Driver Photos & Registration (2nd Floor, Convention Center)
1:00 – 1:15 PM | Pre-Trip Review (Festival Ballroom, 2nd Floor – Convention Center)
1:15 – 1:45 PM | Driving Course Overview (Festival Ballroom, 2nd Floor – Convention Center)
1:45 – 2:45 PM | Written Exam (Festival Ballroom, 2nd Floor – Convention Center)
2:45 – 5:00 PM | **Pre-Trip Inspection (Cajundome Floor)
- ** Open to spectators for QUIET observation only.

Saturday, June 20

7:00 – 7:30 AM | Course Walkthrough (Cajundome Floor)
7:30 AM – 3:30 PM | **Course Competition (Cajundome Floor)
- ** Open to spectators
6:00 – 7:00 PM | Cocktail Reception (Ground Floor, Convention Center)
- Beer & wine is hosted by the LMTA Foundation, cocktails can be purchased but the venue accepts cards only.
7:00 – 8:30 PM | Awards Banquet (Festival Ballroom, 2nd Floor – Convention Center)
10:00 PM | *Donated Equipment Removal Deadline (Parking Lot Behind Cajundome)
- *View message on security, drop-off & pick-up times

Map

Dress Code:

Competition Attire – Drivers
All competitors will receive a complimentary event T-shirt to wear during the competition. Drivers are also welcome to wear their normal company attire or daily workwear if preferred.

Please remember that proper workwear, including appropriate footwear, is required to compete. For safety reasons, flip-flops, sandals, slippers, or other open-toed footwear are strictly prohibited and may result in disqualification from the competition.

Volunteer Attire
Volunteers will receive an official volunteer T-shirt and are asked to wear it during the event so they can be easily identified by participants and attendees.

We encourage volunteers to dress comfortably while still wearing appropriate workwear and footwear suitable for an active event environment.

Awards Banquet Attire
“Sundays Best” attire is encouraged for all banquet attendees. Competitors are welcome to coordinate with their companies regarding any preferred company attire or branded apparel for the evening.

Volunteer Information:

There is a mandatory Volunteer Meeting at 2:00 pm on Thursday, June 18 in the Cajundome Arena. During this meeting volunteer jobs, shirts and hats will be distributed.

Hotel & Rooms:

We are excited to announce that our official room block for the Louisiana Truck Driving Championships is now open! The Hilton Garden Inn Lafayette/Cajundome is the closest hotel to the Cajundome, offering unbeatable convenience for your stay.

The room block with special rate for the The Hilton Garden Inn Lafayette/Cajundome has CLOSED. We encourage those coming in to town for the event to book directly through Hilton's website.

Additional hotel options, farther from the venue, can be found here.