NSP Sgt. Ramsey Wins Nebraska Inspector Championships

JUNE 3, 2024 (GRAND ISLAND, NEB.)  —  Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) secured first and second place in this year’s Nebraska Inspector Championships. Carrier Enforcement Sergeant Matt Ramsey has won first place in the Nebraska Inspector Championships. The competition was held jointly with the Nebraska Truck Driving Championships in Grand Island this weekend.

Sergeant Matt Ramsey is a 24-year veteran of NSP and is assigned to the Carrier Enforcement Division. Investigator Kris Hunzeker placed second in the competition. Hunzeker is a 21-year veteran of NSP.

The competition consists of various hands-on inspections, a table-top exercise, and a personal interview. Carrier Enforcement commanders also assist with the truck driving competition.

Sergeant Ramsey will now represent Nebraska at the North American Inspector Championships (NAIC) in Indianapolis, Indiana this August. During the competition, the best inspectors from jurisdictions across North America are tested in a series of timed events, in which they demonstrate their knowledge of the North American Standard Inspection Program.

In addition to the competition, each inspector receives training on the latest commercial motor vehicle safety trends, technology, standards, and inspection procedures. The NAIC is held in conjunction with the American Trucking Association National Truck Driving Championships.