ANNOUNCEMENT:

Dear Participants,

We regret to inform you that the Kentucky Bluegrass SWANA Chapter Road-E-O has been canceled due to unforeseen issues with the venue’s parking lot resurfacing. Unfortunately, this location is no longer a viable option for the event.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and are actively working to reschedule the event at a new location. We will share updated details as soon as they are available.

In the meantime, please notify any registered drivers or participants of this change as soon as possible.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Best regards,

Kentucky Bluegrass SWANA Board Members

Bluegrass Chapter Road-E-O

The Bluegrass Chapter Road-E-O is an annual competition that provides operators of solid waste collection and landfill equipment an opportunity to showcase their skills. Cash Prizes are given to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners locally. In addition, 1st and 2nd place winners have the opportunity to compete in the SWANA International Road-E-O’s annual competition for additional cash prizes, awards, trophies and for the best of the best, the title of “Top Gun”.

 

SWANA International Road-E-O

The SWANA International Road-E-O is an annual competition that gives 1st and 2nd place State Road-E-O winners from across the United States and North America the opportunity to compete for cash prizes, awards, trophies, and for the best of the best, the title of “Top Gun”.

2025 KY Bluegrass SWANA Chapter Statewide Road-E-O

When and Where:

June 14, 2025

1930 Bishop Lane Louisville, KY 40218

 

2025 Truck Road-E-O Categories

  • Front End Loader
  • Rear Load
  • Automated Side Load
  • Roll Off
  • Mechanics

Event Information

Contestants must operate equipment through a test course made up of specific driving situations. 

Drivers

  • Alley Backing
  • Right Turn
  • Straight Line
  • Parallel Parking
  • Offset Alley
  • Stop Line
  • Serpentine Forward/Reverse

Mechanics

  • Vehicle Inspection

Agenda

8:00 – 9:00 A.M.          Sign-In/Registration at ROAD-E-O location

9:00 – 9:30 A.M.          Safety Training (required for all participants)

9:30 – 9:45 A.M.          Course Walk-Thru

9:45 – 11:45 A.M.        ROAD-E-O Competition Trucks and Mechanics

11:45 – 12:45 P.M.       Awards Luncheon

 

Important Information

Participant Packet

Click here for the 2025 Participant Packet

2025 Sponsors

Click here to become a
2025 SWANA ROAD-E-O Sponsor

2025 Scholarship Application

Click here to get a copy of the 2025 Kentucky Bluegrass SWANA Scholarship Application

Participant Flyer

Click here for the 2025 Participant Flyer

2025 Scholarship Flyer

Click here to get a copy of the Kentucky Bluegrass SWANA Scholarship Flyer