ISOSWO Road-E-O
Northeast Iowa Community College, Peosta, IA
EQUIPMENT ROAD-E-O CANCELLED
The 2025 Equipment Road-e-o has unfortunately been cancelled.
We are in the process of issuing refunds to anyone already registered.
Ready to prove that you are the best Operator in the State and compete at SWANA’s International Road-E-O?!
This event showcases individual skills of top truck drivers, equipment operators and mechanics who are vital to solid waste operations to demonstrate who is the best operator.
The top three contestants will receive a trophy recognizing their skills at an award ceremony and the top two place winners in each category will be eligible to compete in the SWANA International Road-E-O hosted by the Florida Sunshine Chapter, date and location will be announce soon.
ISOSWO Road-E-O will consist of six events:
- Wheeled end loader
- Tracked dozer or loader
- Articulated truck
- Rear loader collection truck
- Side-loader collection truck
- Roll-off truck
Scoring is compiled through a written test, pre-trip inspection and the operator’s ability to safely negotiate the course without contacting barriers and cones. Time is only a factor when there is a tie.
Participant Qualifications
Required to be a SWANA member or be sponsored by a member in their organization
Be accident free for at least 18 months
Complete the Waiver of Liability and Release and Indemnification Agreement (pdf)
Registrants will be offered a preference of equipment to compete in yet may be limited to one event; depending on time allotment. Lunch and a t-shirt will be provided with registration for this event.
Volunteers Needed
Volunteers will be needed to assist with set-up, registration, judging and clean-up. Volunteers registered prior to March will be provided an event t-shirt. A fee of $25 will be charged to cover food and beverages. For details on volunteer opportunities contact Joe Farris at Jfarris@mahaskacountysolidwaste.org or (641) 673-9266.
Spectators
Spectators are allowed to attend at no cost but will be required to check in at the registration desk to sign a waiver and safety instructions. Spectators are encouraged to bring their own chairs. There will be equipment on hand for people to view and chat with sales staff to see the latest equipment. Spectators who are registered prior to March 31st and pay a $25 fee are welcome to lunch (the lunch fee is included with the Competition registration.)
Hotel Information
A room block is held for the conference at the Hampton Inn Dubuque. Cutoff date for room block rate is 3/21/25 at the rate of $109.00 plus taxes per night. Book your hotel here by 3/21!
Hampton Inn Dubuque
3434 Dodge St. Dubuque, IA
Schedule is approximate it is determined on number of participants for each event and time required to set-up afternoon courses.
For additional questions or sponsorship opportunities email the Road-E-O Chair at Jfarris@mahaskacountysolidwaste.org.
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12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Course and expo building set up by volunteers
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Possible networking event in the area -
8:30 am – 9:00 am Volunteer and Participant Check-in
9:00 am – 9:30 am Judge and volunteer training, Participant Safety Brief and written test
9:30 am – 11:30 pm Truck and Equipment Course Operation
11:30 pm – 12:30 pm Lunch break at registration building
12:30 pm – 3:00 pm Truck and Equipment Course Operation
3:00 pm Course tear down
3:30 pm Awards Ceremony at registration building
Tentative Schedule
Sponsors
ISOSWO would like to thank the sponsors, without them this event cannot occur.
Download the 2025 Road-E-O Sponsorship Levels and Benefits
If your organization is interested in sponsoring or displaying at this event, please contact Joe Farris Jfarris@mahaskacountysolidwaste.org or (641) 673-9266 for additional details.
