87 trucks participated in the 2011 Minnesota World's Largest Truck Convoy!
A big THANK YOU to all truck drivers, sponsors, partners, law enforcement officers, volunteers, Special Olympics athletes and guests who made the 2011 World's Largest Truck Convoy a Huge Success. We couldn't have done it without you!
Awards
Nicest Truck Driver: Steve Matthews
Best Looking Trucks: Walters Recycling
Cleanest Trucks: Koch Trucking
Most Trucks Participating: Bay & Bay (21)
First Truck Out: Scott Post/Fed Ex Freight
Second Truck Out: Dan Rendelett/RD Trucking
Third Truck Out: Mike Platt/Platt Trucking
About the Truck Convoy
The Truck Convoy is a two-day celebration that helps raise money for Special Olympics Minnesota. 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!
All trucks must be 10-GVW or larger. No trucks with hazardous materials, alcohol or tobacco names and logos permitted.
More Information
Kathy Karkula
Development Director
Special Olympics Minnesota
612-604-1272 kathy.karkula@somn.org
Special Thanks
Thanks to those who participated in the Vendor Village
Catco Parts & Service
Face It Foundation
Kevin Gallahue
Char Lattery/Troy Russell
Northland 300 Snowmobilers
Western Petroleum
Thanks to the following for their donations of time, product and services
Laura Baker Choir
Chaska Jaycees
Frito Lay
Hayley Reardon
Holiday Station STore #336
Kevin Gallahue/PSA Charities
K-102 FM (Clear Channel)
Kevin Meyer Promotions
Minnesota Trucking Association
Alan Nauman, Memory Vision TV
PepsiCo., Inc.
Premium Barbara 'Bain' WatersRamsey Lions Club
Rush City Bakery
Crystal Sayen Photography
Linda Severson
Subway
Taher of North Hennepin Community College
Thanks to the Long Haul Partners of the Truck Convoy
Koch Trucking
Walters Recycling & Refuse
Special thanks to the following sponsors of the Truck Convoy
Venue Host: National Sports Center, Blaine, MN
Silver Medal Sponsors: Bay & Bay and MN State Troopers
Bronze Medal Sponsors: Dart Transit, Minstar Transport, Overbye Transport, Platt Trucking and Shefland Trucking Service
Special thanks to the following Law Enforcement who made this year's Convoy run so smoothly
Anoka County Sheriff's Office
Blaine PD
Minnesota State Patrol District 2400
Minnesota State Patrol District 2500
Minnesota State Patrol Explorers
