Wisconsin State Patrol inspector wins award as best in North America

September 2, 2008

Daniel J. Slick, a Wisconsin State Patrol commercial motor vehicle inspector based at the Northwest Region-Spooner Post, won the Grand Champion Award at the 2008 North American Inspectors Championship (NAIC) held in Houston, Texas, August 18-24.

Fifty-four commercial motor vehicle inspectors from the United States, Canada and Mexico competed in the NAIC. They were evaluated in seven categories, and Inspector Slick amassed the highest cumulative score to earn the Grand Champion title as the best overall commercial motor vehicle inspector. He also took first place in the Hazardous Materials/Transportation of Dangerous Goods and Cargo category and finished second in the Standard Level I Inspection category.

Inspector Slick, a resident of Superior, has been a member of the Wisconsin State Patrol for 21 years.

"Inspector Slick's performance during this intense competition exemplifies his knowledge, experience and training in ensuring large trucks are operating safely on our roadways," said Wisconsin State Patrol Superintendent David Collins. "This prestigious award reflects well on him and his fellow commercial motor vehicle inspectors in the State Patrol."

The annual NAIC was sponsored by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance. The event was held in conjunction with the American Trucking Association's National Truck Driving Championship.

Photo of Wisconsin State Patrol Inspector Dan Slick (left), accepting the Grand Champion Award from Capt. John Harrison, president of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance.

For more information, contact:
Sgt. Tim Weiberg, Wisconsin State Patrol
(715) 635-2141, timothy.weiberg@dot.state.wi.us

Lt. Lauri Steeber, Wisconsin State Patrol
608-266-0264, lauri.steeber@dot.state.wi.us