Wes Salley Won 2026 TMCSuperTech Grand Champion Title
The competition held in Pittsburgh saw FedEx Freight technicians sweep the top three overall rankings.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Trucks
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Wes Salley of Texas secured the grand champion title at the 2026 TMCSuperTech competition held in Pittsburgh. FedEx Freight technicians dominated the event, claiming the top three overall spots and winning the team category.
Why it matters
The competition recognizes excellence among professional technicians who maintain the complex heavy-duty vehicle systems necessary for the trucking industry. Success at this level highlights the rigorous training and technical skill required to ensure road safety for commercial fleets.
A total of 101 participants navigated 24 skills competition stations supported by 169 judges and runners. FedEx Freight secured six station wins, followed by TravelCenters of America with five, Hogan Truck Leasing with four, and Clark Power Services with two.
The players
Wes Salley
He is the 2026 TMCSuperTech grand champion from Texas who also won the Champion of States award.
FedEx Freight
This company is a major national logistics provider that swept the top three overall spots in the competition.
Kelby Bentley
He is a professional technician who finished in second place at the 2026 TMCSuperTech event.
Mitchell Buelow
He is a professional technician who finished in third place at the 2026 TMCSuperTech event.
Corbin White
He is the winner of the TMCFutureTech contest held alongside the professional competition.
The details
Participants were evaluated through written exams and intense hands-on work across 24 distinct stations during the single-day event. In addition to the grand championship, Wes Salley earned the Champion of States award and won the fasteners station, while Matthew Sloan topped the electronic engine diagnostics station.
Timeline
The TMCSuperTech competition was held on September 21, 2026, in Pittsburgh.
Roadmap
This competition serves as a critical benchmark for the American Trucking Associations' Technology & Maintenance Council standards in heavy-duty vehicle maintenance. As vehicles become more integrated with complex software, such events underscore a shift toward high-tech diagnostic expertise.
The high performance of these technicians reflects the level of maintenance expertise applied to the commercial trucks sharing the road. Fleet quality and service standards are critical for ensuring the reliability of goods transport and the safety of daily drivers.
The takeaway
The dominance of specialized freight technicians highlights the growing complexity of modern vehicle diagnostics. Maintaining peak mechanical proficiency is essential as the trucking industry moves toward more sophisticated automated and electronic systems.
Further reading
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