Truck Convoy
October 1 - 2, 2010
Register for the Truck Convoy or sponsor a trucker today!
The Truck Convoy is a two-day celebration that helps raise money for Special Olympics Minnesota. This year's Truck Convoy, a project of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Minnesota, will take place October 1 and 2 at Canterbury Park.
Inspired by the powerful impact Special Olympics has had on his life through his participation in the Law Enforcement Torch Run and combined with his family's involvement with the trucking industry, Norm Schneiderhan, a Corporal with the Orange County (Florida) Sheriff's Department, created the world's largest Truck Convoy.
This two-day celebration of the trucking industry helps raise money and awareness for Special Olympics Minnesota athletes. To participate, truckers simply donate a $100 entry fee, send a completed registration form, meet at Canterbury Park and then convoy along the pre-determined route. At Canterbury, truckers are welcomed by Special Olympics Minnesota athletes, families, friends, colleagues, law enforcement officers, the Special Olympics community, companies and agencies that make up the trucking industry. You may even get to have an athlete ride along in your truck with you!
For more details, download an information and registration packet (PDF). Athletes, make sure you bring along your completed waiver (Microsoft Word) so you can ride along in one of the trucks!
Types of Vehicles that can Participate
- semi-truck
- truck/trailer combination
- fire truck
- dump truck
- flat bed
- bus
- large tow truck or large box truck
All trucks must be 10-GVW or larger. No trucks with hazardous materials, alcohol or tobacco names and logos permitted.
Lead Truck
If you wish to have your company's truck be the lead truck in the World's Largest Truck Convoy for Minnesota, you may bid for this privileged position. Bidding date TBD.
More Information
Kathy Karkula
Development Director
Special Olympics Minnesota
612-604-1272
kathy.karkula@somn.org
Sponsors
Read about sponsorship information for the Truck Convoy
Silver Medal Sponsorship
Bay & Bay Transfer Co., Inc.
MN State Troopers Association
Bronze Medal Sponsorship
Dart Transport
Overbye Transport
Platt Trucking
Long Haul Partnership
Allen's Service Inc.
Made possible by:
Canterbury Park
K-102 FM
FOX-9 News
MN Trucking Association
Brambilla’s Inc. RV Sales
Chippewa Water
Chaska Jaycees
