Two-Time Champion Don Wood Defends Title Against Toughest Field Yet

Why It Matters Don Wood secured his second consecutive national championship at the Stars, Stripes, and White Lines Truck Show in November 2025, but this victory carries extra weight. Unlike his 2024 win during a format rebuild year, the 2025 championship featured a full qualifier system where every competing truck earned its spot through regional shows across the country. Key Details With fewer hands on deck, Don and his wife Crystal handled most of the prep work themselves, relying only on minimal help from his driver Si. Rather than major overhauls, they focused on refinement: sharper details, cleaner lines, and a new blue carpet display that elevated the truck's presentation. The Competition Don respected the caliber of trucks he faced, acknowledging that every competitor had proven themselves before arriving at nationals. He admitted he would have been satisfied with a top-three finish, given the stacked field of fresh builds and seasoned competitors. What's Next For Don, trucking has always been more than a job, it's a lifestyle that began at six weeks old. This second title, earned against the nation's best through a legitimate qualification process, reinforces his position at the top of the show circuit and validates the grueling work required to stay competitive.