Sierra Chapter ROAD-E-O
May 2, 2009

It has been some time since the Sierra Chapter has hosted a Truck Road-E-O. The purpose of a Road-E-O is to give recognition to the many quality and skilled collection drivers & mechanics, in the field of Solid Waste. This year on May 2nd at the World Ag Expo grounds in Tulare a spirited competition took place, with 17 drivers going through eight (8) different types of stations, in three (3) different types of vehicles (Side loaders, Roll-off and Front-end loaders). The contestants were challenged against a difficult course with skilled drivers from Merced to Bakersfield as competitors. As part of the over-all score a written test and pre-trip vehicle inspection test is given to the contestants. This year, the California Highway Patrol administered the pre-trip inspection portions of the competition. For the mechanics competition, a written test and pre trip inspection followed by a challenge in finding solutions to two improper running vehicles is given. After all the drivers and mechanic completed the competition, lunch was served followed by an award ceremony to present the top contestants with trophies and prize monies.

Family and friends showed up at the World Ag Expo grounds this year to cheer their favorites on. Entertainment included a commercial driving simulator from the California Highway Patrol. The City of Tulare Fire Department was giving Fire truck tours and demonstrations to the kids and families. The City of Tulare Parks and Recreation provided face painting, and games for the kids. A bounce house was also provided for hours of enjoyment by the kids. The weather was perfect and everyone had a great time. The Sierra Chapter was pleased to host the Road-E-O back in the central valley again and would like to thank all of the sponsors, organizations and individuals who donated resources and time for this event (forgive us if we missed your name below). The Sierra Chapter would also like to thank the competitors and families; the Road-E-O would not have been possible without all of you! Don't miss the next Road-E-O; it will be a great time by all! See you all there!

Frank Rodriquez, Chairman Road-E-O Committee

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The Competition Winners
Side Loader
First Place	David Soto - City of Merced
Second Place	Randy Phillips - City of Tulare
Third Place	Alejandro Arzola - City of Visalia
Rolloff
First Place	Manuel Reynoso - City of Visalia
Second Place	DJ Dicks - City of Tulare
Third Place	Vince Hernandez - City of Merced
Frontloader
First Place	Eric Berlier - City of Merced
Second Place	Jerry Pena - City of Bakersfield
Third Place	Jesus Reyes - City of Visalia
Mechanic
First Place	Julian Chwalek - City of Tulare

Thanks to the following organizations and individuals:
Art Avila, City of Tulare	Hector Madrigal, CHP
Dan Cantieri, CHP	Sherri Metz, City of Tulare
Dan Farell, Cascade Mfg.	James Moore, Gold Rush Chapter
Tom Finn, Häagen-Dazs	Desi Reno, Gold Rush Chapter
Abel Flores, City of Visalia	JoEllen Strait, Stantec
Rene Flores, City of Visalia	City of Tulare
Gold Rush Chapter	City of Tulare Recreation Dept.
Kristy Holder	Nacho Vasquez, Tulare Fire Dept.
Christine Larkin

and thanks to the following sponsors:
Tulare County Biomass - John Jones
Fresno Truck Center - Darryl Celcaski
Golden State Peterbilt - Chad Everett
Ruckstell Sales - Ed Inahara
Cascade Manufacturing - Dan Farell