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World’s Largest Truck Convoy

Join the World’s Largest Truck Convoy for Special Olympics!

September 17, 2011
Charlotte • Verizon Amphitheater
Raleigh • Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek

Thank you to all the law enforcement officers and truckers who participated in both Charlotte & Raleigh Legs!  Your efforts helped us raise over $36,000 for Special Olympics Athletes.  Look for yourself in photos from the events in Charlotte and Raleigh.


The World’s Largest Truck Convoy is a celebration of the trucking industry and its unwavering support of Special Olympics.  It is a unique one-day celebration in which local law enforcement officers escort a convoy of trucks through cities and towns in 38 US states and Canadian provinces to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics athletes.

Special Olympics athletes, families and friends will be on hand at both locations to meet and cheer on participants.

2011 Day of Event Schedule
8-9 a.m. Registration
9:30-10:30 a.m. World’s Largest Truck Convoy
10:45 a.m. – Noon Lunch, prizes and more

A donation of only $100 is required to participate in the Convoy.

All participants in the convoy will receive a World’s Largest Truck Convoy T-shirt, lunch and a goodie bag.

Lead Truck

Be the Lead Truck in the Convoy! Ask your friends, co-workers, vendors, service and parts providers and family members to make a donation to SONC and help raise the most money to earn the honor of leading the Convoy. Go to FirstGiving and create your own fundraising page for an easy way to reach your contacts through Email, or your favorite social media such as Facebook and Twitter!

Open Road Route

Unable to join the actual route with us? Any drivers who would still like to particpate can donate $75 and receive a goodie bag in the mail.

Vehicle Requirements

All trucks must be of 10-GVW or larger. Semi-trucks, truck/trailer combinations, large trucks, low-boys, dump trucks, flat beds, buses, large tow trucks, large box trucks, etc. are all eligible.  No hazardous materials or trucks with alcohol or tobacco names or logos are permitted.

Routes

Charlotte → Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, 707 Pavilion Blvd

  • Start out going NORTH on Pavilion Blvd toward US-29S
  • Turn LEFT onto US 29S. Proceed to I-485 South
  • Turn LEFT onto I-485 South
  • Drive to Exit 51- Hwy 74 Independence Blvd
  • Cross the bridge and return to I-485 North
  • Take the US-29 exit — Exit 32
  • Turn LEFT onto US-29N/N Tryon St
  • Turn RIGHT onto Pavilion Blvd
  • End at Verizon Wireles Amphitheater

Raleigh → Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek, 3801 Rock Quarry Road

  • A 26 mile loop around the 440 Beltline going west from Walnut Creek
  • The route will be out of Time Warner Pavilion at Walnut Creek, left onto Rock Quarry Rd
  • Right onto Jones Sausage Rd
  • Right onto 40W
  • Travel to 40/440W, bear the right onto 440 around Raleigh counter clockwise
  • Continue on the Beltline and return to 40E
  • Take a left onto Jones Sausage, left onto Rock Quarry Rd and right into the TWC Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek

Sponsorship

All sponsors receive their company name on the event T-shirt. An overview of sponsorship levels and benefits is available on the 2011 Truck Convoy Sponsorship Package (pdf).

For more information contact Dot Kohlbach at 919-818-5609, or 919-719-7662 ext. 119.