The trucking industry, law enforcement and Special Olympics Iowa supporters will once again come together this fall for the annual Truck Convoy for Special Olympics Iowa, a statewide fundraiser benefiting Special Olympics athletes.
The 2026 Truck Convoy is scheduled for Saturday, October 17. The event begins at Veterans Parkway (Highway 5, Exit 101) in West Des Moines, where Iowa law enforcement officers will escort participating trucks on a 20-mile route to the Iowa State Fairgrounds.
The convoy is a national one-day event that brings together truck drivers, allied partners and law enforcement to raise money for Special Olympics Iowa. Once the convoy arrives at the fairgrounds, Special Olympics Iowa athletes and families, community organizations, businesses and law enforcement agencies will welcome participants for lunch, a celebration and an awards ceremony recognizing the truckers for their continued support…