SWANA International Road-E-O

 Date:  Saturday, September 27, 2008
Location:  The International Truck Road-E-O will be held in Lexington, KY and the International Landfill Equipment Road-E-O will be held in Louisville, KY
Host:  Kentucky Bluegrass Chapter
Venue:  Louisville & Lexington , Kentucky

Please download a copy of the ROAD-E-O Sponsor Packet  and the Driver Packet for more information

For more information, please contact John Lamanna or
the SWANA Kentucky Bluegrass Chapter

What is a SWANA Road-E-O?

During the inception of the Road-E-O, the Solid Waste Association of North America was mostly managers and mid-level foreman who would travel to various conferences for educational and networking opportunities.  These managers wanted to reward their staffs somehow and showcase the talents of their crews in a family atmosphere.  Thus, the Road-E-O was born!

The following equipment is used to test drivers' abilities in a standard obstacle course:

Landfill Equipment:
Compactor
Dozer
Articulated Front-End Loader
Articulated Dump Truck
Scraper

Trucks:
Transfer Tractor/Trailer
Rear Loader
Front Loader
Automatic/Side Loader
Roll-Off

Several chapters have their own Regional Road-E-O and the first and second place winners in each category move onto the International Road-E-O, usually a month after WASTECON.  

Winners often receive cash prizes and some companies or municipalities match the awards.  Local papers cover the events and despite the competitive spirit, the Road-E-O remains a community outreach event that brings together families, co-workers, and professionals.

If your chapter is interested in hosting a Regional Road-E-O, you may download the manual  and insurance information   and contact at chapter@swana.org