Wisconsin man wins grand champion inspector award

Daniel Slick, left, is the new grand champion among Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance inspectors. With him is CVSA President Capt. John E. Harrison. (CVSA Photo)

The Trucker News Services

8/28/2008

WASHINGTON — Daniel Slick,  a Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance-certified North American Standard Level I inspector from Wisconsin, has won this year’s North American Inspectors Championship in Houston, according to a CVSA news release.

Competition was conducted Aug. 18-24. For participants, the contest was about more than getting a trophy–it was receiving recognition for the role they play 365 days a year.

Slick was awarded the Jimmy K. Ammonds Grand Champion Award for his combined performances in seven competition elements, including the North American Standard Level I Inspection, Level V Passenger Vehicle Inspection, and HAZMAT/Transportation of Dangerous Goods Inspection.

“CMV law enforcement officers are on the front line of highway safety,” said Stephen F. Campbell, Executive Director of CVSA. “NAIC is the only event dedicated to recognizing and rewarding commercial vehicle inspector excellence.”

Award presenters included former CVSA president Jack Van Steenburg, now FMCSA Director of the Office for Enforcement & Compliance, CVSA President Capt. John E. Harrison, and CVSA’s Stephen F. Campbell. NAIC also has been recognized by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) as an event that “Advances America.”