World’s Largest Truck Convoy 2016 a success

A huge shout out to the drivers, sponsors, law enforcement and volunteers for their time and dedication in promoting, participating and setting up this year’s World’s Largest Truck Convoy for Special Olympics Alberta 2016 Calgary.

Sixty-one trucks participated and more than $10,000 was raised.  The fleet of commercial transport trucks who participated were augment with school buses, a tow truck, snow plow and fire truck.

Five Special Olympic athletes were on hand to join the convoy by riding with various truck drivers. Local entertainer Mary-Ann Oxtoby performed live music for the crowd, while Joe Kuipers served as emcee on the stage provided by the Calgary Stampede.

AMTA extends special thanks to everyone who made this event possible, including: Rosenau Transport, Tri-Line Carriers, Special Olympics Alberta, Calgary Fire Department, Alberta Law Enforcement Torch Run, Rocky View County, Calgary Stampede, Calgary Corrections Centre, Mary-Ann Oxtoby, Joe Kuipers, H & R Transport, Alberta Sheriffs, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, Calgary Police Veterans Association, our volunteers, committee members and Calgary Police Service.