World's Largest Truck Convoy ®
for Special Olympics Wisconsin
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2009 Truck Convoy
On September 26, 137 trucks participated in the Truck Convoy and raised over $98,000 for Special Olympics Wisconsin.
Join us the Truck Convoy on September 18, 2010
Truckers from all over the US will join the World's Largest Truck Convoy for Special Olympics. In Wisconsin, the Convoy will be escorted by law enforcement to the EAA Grounds for a celebration recognizing truckers and the support of the trucking industry. It is our way of saying thank you for your commitment to Special Olympics athletes and for keeping America moving.
2009 Contest Winners
- 1st Place - Lead Bidding Truck – Jerry Kissinger, Independent Operator
- 2nd Place - Lead Bidding Truck – Rick Ingram, Ingram Enterprises
- 3rd Place - Lead Bidding Truck – Bruce Tielens, WEL Companies
- 4th Place - Lead Bidding Truck – Randy Tielens, WEL Companies
- 5th Place - Lead Bidding Truck – Paul Angle, YRC
Truck that Traveled the Farthest
Jason Cyr of Dawes Contract Carriage, LLC, Leesburg, Florida
Best of Show 1st Place Voted by Special Olympics Athletes
Jerry Kissinger, Independent Operator
Best of Show 2nd Place Voted by Special Olympics Athletes
Dave Burke, UPS/Harley-Davidson
Best of Show 3rd Place Voted by Special Olympics Athletes
Ernie Vole, Ernie’s Wrecker Service
5th Anniversary Officers Choice Voted by Law Enforcement Officers
Phil & Eva Keith, WEL Companies
Truck Driver with Most Pledges Raised
(online and turned in at registration)
Rick Ingram, Ingram Enterprises – Raising $4,500.00
Thanks to all of our top fundraisers in 2009
($500+ raised as o 10/15/09):
- Shawn Irish, McLane Food Service - $2,336.00
- Nathan Hare - $1,725.00
- Laura Mode, Ingram Enterprises - $1,365.00
- Ron Mathiesen, Badger Utility - $1,145.00
- Eric Born, USF Holland, Inc. - $1,055.00
- Rick Putskey, Brakebush Transportation, Inc. - $855.00
- Joseph Ford, J. Ford Trucking, LLC - $825.00
- Scott Rolling, Fed Ex Freight - $666.00
- Jason Hillier, Fed Ex Freight - $596.00
- Frank Mariani, Mariani Landscape - $550.00
- Juan Juarez, L.W.R.G. Tree Recycling, Inc. - $500.00
Thank you to our 2009 Convoy Partners
2009 Presenting Partner
2009 Platinum Partner
2009 Guardian Partner:
Convoy Founding Partners
Convoy Hosts
- Pioneer Travel Plaza
- EAA
Convoy Marshals
- Jennifer Orth
- Mary Tielens
Gold Partners
- Gordon Food Service
- Independent Operator, Inc.
- Peterbilt Wisconsin & Illinois / JX Enterprises, Inc
- Truck Country of Wisconsin
Silver Partners
- Dawes Contract Carriage, LLC
- PeopleNet
- R & R Insurance Services, Inc.
- Schneider National Foundation
- TTI, Inc.
- Transport Refrigeration
- Wal-Mart Transportation
Long Haul Partners
- Fleet Maintenance Council
- P.J.M. Trucking LLC
- ZacherTruck Service
Short Haul Partners
- Fairway Transit, Inc.
- HNI Risk Services
- Homer’s Towing & Service
- Ken Weber Truck Service
- Milwaukee Truck Sales / Kriete Group
- Roskopf’s Service & Towing, Inc.
- Schenck Business Solutions
- Topel Truck Center, LLC
- Wisconsin Kenworth
Special Thank You
- Badger Trailer & Equipment
- Badger Utility
- Birchwood Foods
- Dawn’s Foods
- Karl’s Event Rental
- Kwik Trip
- Patrick Cudahy
- Pomp’s Tire
- Riteway Bus Service, Inc.
- Serv-Ice
Convoy Links
- Register online (coming spring 2010)
- Make an online pledge to a Convoy participant
- Make a general donation to the Convoy
- Watch the Convoy video online
- Click here to follow the convoy Live via GPS
Download a Convoy partnership form - Download a Convoy pledge collection form
- Download a Convoy fact sheet
- Download a Convoy brochure
- Download a Convoy participant waiver
Truck Convoy informational video
Convoy Start:
- Pioneer Travel Plaza in Richfield (off of Hwy 41) at Exit #60
- 6:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Registration/Check in
- 8:45 a.m. - Driver's Meeting
- 9:30 a.m. Convoy Begins
Ending Celebration:
- EAA Grounds
3000 Poberezny Road, Oshkosh, WI
11:00 a.m. (Approx. Time)
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 10,000 lb GVW or larger. Please note: No trucks with hazardous materials, alcohol or tobacco names & logos permitted.
Interested in your company being lead truck during the Convoy?
You may bid for this privileged position the morning of the Convoy at the Pioneer Travel Plaza at 9 a.m.
2008 Convoy Results
During the 2008 Convoy, 122 trucks participated and raised more than $100,000! Thank you to everyone who participated.
Select from the links below for more information
- For more information on another state’s Convoy go to www.worldslargesttruckconvoy.com
2009 Presenting Partner
2009 Platinum Partner
2009 Guardian Partner:
Convoy Founding Partners
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Quad/Graphics named "Organization of the Year"
On Thursday, June 5, 2008, Quad/Graphics was presented the Special Olympics Wisconsin Organization of the Year Award. Read Full Story.
For more information about the World's Largest Truck Convoy, contact
Julie Buedding, Director of Development
Special Olympics Wisconsin
Phone: (608) 222-1324, Ext. 222
E-mail: jbuedding@specialolympicswisconsin.org