Date: June 13, 2026

Location: DIA CDL Training Lot, Denver

• Showcase Your Skills Behind the Wheel

  The Colorado SWANA Road-e-o is more than just a competition; it’s a celebration of the essential workers who keep our communities clean and safe. This annual event brings together the best equipment operators and mechanics from across the Rockies to test their precision, safety knowledge, and technical expertise.

  Why Compete?

  • Prove Your Precision: Navigate challenging obstacle courses designed to simulate real-world tight spots.

  • Safety First: Demonstrate your mastery of pre-trip inspections and safety protocols.

  • Road to national: Top two finishers overall earn the chance to represent Colorado at the SWANA national Road-e-o.

  • Brotherhood & Bragging Rights: Network with peers from public and private sectors across the state.

  Competition Categories

  Truck Events: Automated Side Loader, Front Loader, Roll-Off, Rear Loader

  Landfill Equipment: Dozer, Compactor, Articulated Dump Truck, Rubber Tire

  Maintenance: Truck Mechanic, Equipment Mechanic