Sgt. Ramsey Wins Inspector Championship for 3rd Straight Year

June 8, 2026 (Grand Island, Neb.)  — It’s a three-peat for Sergeant Matt Ramsey of the Nebraska State Patrol Carrier Enforcement Division! Sgt. Ramsey claimed first place honors for the third year in a row at the Nebraska Inspector Championships. The competition was held this weekend in Grand Island, in conjunction with the Nebraska Truck Driving Championships.

Sgt. Ramsey is a 25-year veteran of the Nebraska State Patrol and is stationed in Omaha. Second place honors went to Investigator Kris Hunzeker, who has been with NSP for 23 years. Both serve in the Carrier Enforcement Division.

During the competition, each participant goes through a table-top exercise, various hands-on inspections, and a personal interview. Carrier Enforcement commanders also assist with the truck driving competition.

Sgt. Ramsey will represent Nebraska at the North American Inspector Championships, which will be held in Pittsburgh, PA, in August. Commercial vehicle inspectors from across North America gather to compete in a serious of timed events, in which they demonstrate their knowledge of the North American Standard Inspection Program.

While in Pittsburgh for the event, all competitors receive training on the latest safety information, technology, standards, and inspection procedures. The North American Inspector Championships are held in conjunction with the American Trucking Association National Truck Driving Championships.