2011 Truck Convoy

Saturday, September 24, 2011

The World's Largest Truck Convoy

Each September, truckers from all over the United States kick off the World's Largest Truck Convoy for Special Olympics. The Convoy to support Special Olympics Iowa begins at Highway 5 Exit 101 (SW Connector) in West Des Moines. Trucks are escorted by law enforcement in a convoy ending at the Iowa State Fairgrounds for the celebration party, recognizing participating truckers and the support they give to Special Olympics Iowa. Special Olympics Iowa athletes and families, community organizations, companies and law enforcement agencies welcome the trucks as they enter the Fairgrounds for great music and fun!

For more information, please contact Jeanette Steinfeldt at (515-986-5520, ext. 107) or visit www.worldslargesttruckconvoy.com.

Saturday's Schedule:

• Registration - 8-10 a.m.
• Convoy begins at 10:30 a.m. - trucks will proceed from the SW Connector with a police escort down the 20 mile stretch to the Iowa State Fairgrounds.
• Celebration Party at the Iowa State Fairgrounds: lunch for truckers, families and friends; prizes awarded; silent auction and raffles.

To Participate in this event:

1. Download and fill out the registration brochure or register online at www.firstgiving.com/soiowa

2. You must be a 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.

3. You must also pick one of the sponsor categories below:

Guardian Sponsor: $5,000 (must commit by August)
Up to 50 entries in Convoy, one placed in the first 15 trucks, company name/logo placed on the event program, banner and on t-shirt. Also recognized at the celebration party ceremony and lunch for corporate representative and/or drivers.

Gold Sponsor: $2,500
Up to 25 entries in Convoy, name placed on event program and t-shirt. Also recognized at the celebration party and lunch for corporate representative and/or drivers.

Silver Sponsor: $1,000
Up to 10 entries in Convoy, name placed on event program and t-shirt. Also recognized at the celebration party and lunch for corporate representative and/or drivers.

Bronze Sponsor: $500
Up to 5 entries in Convoy, listing placed on event program and t-shirt. Also recognized at the celebration party and lunch for corporate representative and/or drivers.

Convoy Participant: $100
One entry in Convoy and lunch provided for driver.

* Interested in your company being the lead truck? You may bid for this privileged position that morning at the starting location.

Ask family and friends to pledge you in the Convoy! Raise $250 and earn a Convoy mug (includes $100 entry fee) or raise $1,000 and earn a collector's item (1/64 size) model truck (includes $100 entry fee). Also, don't miss the Convoy raffle! Purchase raffle tickets at the Convoy for your chance to win some great prizes!

Background of Truck Convoy:

Inspired by the powerful impact Special Olympics had on his life through his participation in the Law Enforcement Torch Run, combined with his family's involvement in the trucking industry, Norm Schneiderhan, a Corporal with the Orange County (Florida) Sheriff's Department, created the convoy in 2001 and it has now become a national one-day celebration of the trucking industry to help raise money for Special Olympics.

 Joe Klee drives the lead truck in the 2009 convoy

Law Enforcement Torch Run Sponsors