2022 Trucking for Kids Convoy a HUGE Success!!!! Raising OVER $40,000!!!!
The Maine Professional Drivers Association raised over $40,000 to Camp Sunshine, of Casco, and Camp POSTCARD, of Poland. The funds were raised during their annual Maine Trucking for Kids Convoy, held at the Hannaford Corporate Headquarters on Pleasant Hill Road in Scarborough, Maine on Sunday, September 18, 2022. Camp Sunshine, which caters to critically ill kids and their families will divide the funds with Camp POSTCARD, which caters to disadvantaged kids.
The event’s top fundraiser was Jack Roussel of PAF Transportation, who raised over $15,000 of the funds. Many local companies and drivers participated in the event which included an 83-truck convoy through Scarborough and South Portland around the Maine Mall, Payne Road, and Route 1 areas.
During the event, a touch-a-truck activity took place along with a truck show and a driving competition for the big rigs. A lot of the funds were also raised from the auction, prize raffles, and the huge barbeque. Special thanks go out to Hannaford for the use of the facility and the parking area for staging the convoy and other activities.
The event was hosted by the Maine Professional Drivers Association and the South Portland Lions Club, both of whom have been involved with this annual event for nearly 25 years.
The event’s top fundraiser was Jack Roussel of PAF Transportation, who raised over $15,000 of the funds. Many local companies and drivers participated in the event which included an 83-truck convoy through Scarborough and South Portland around the Maine Mall, Payne Road, and Route 1 areas.
During the event, a touch-a-truck activity took place along with a truck show and a driving competition for the big rigs. A lot of the funds were also raised from the auction, prize raffles, and the huge barbeque. Special thanks go out to Hannaford for the use of the facility and the parking area for staging the convoy and other activities.
The event was hosted by the Maine Professional Drivers Association and the South Portland Lions Club, both of whom have been involved with this annual event for nearly 25 years.
2022 Maine Trucking for Kids Convoy
TOP FUNDRAISER AWARDS
Trophies sponsored by Maine Motor Transport Association
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Top Company Fundraiser –
Company: Digital Sky
Amount: $3,061.41
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Top Individual Fundraiser-
Name: Jack Roussel
Company: PAF Transportation
Amount: $17,085.00
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2nd Highest Individual Fundraiser-
Name: Ron Martel
Company: Gorham Sand & Gravel
Amount: $1,518.00
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3rd Highest Fundraiser-
Name: Rowland Turgeon
Company: Retired
Amount: $1,200.00
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TOP FUNDRAISER AWARDS
Trophies sponsored by Maine Motor Transport Association
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Top Company Fundraiser –
Company: Digital Sky
Amount: $3,061.41
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Top Individual Fundraiser-
Name: Jack Roussel
Company: PAF Transportation
Amount: $17,085.00
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2nd Highest Individual Fundraiser-
Name: Ron Martel
Company: Gorham Sand & Gravel
Amount: $1,518.00
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3rd Highest Fundraiser-
Name: Rowland Turgeon
Company: Retired
Amount: $1,200.00
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2022 Maine Trucking for Kids Convoy
TRUCK SHOW AWARDS
sponsored by Maine Motor Transport Association
Driver Company
Bobtail - 1st Place Luke Keniston New England Truck Center
Bobtail - 2nd Place Charles Stroud B & B Towing
Tanker -1st Place Ed Fernald Splash Trucking
Tanker - 2nd Place Nick Gralenski Irving Oil
Heavy Equipment -1st Place Robert Snow Keeley Crane Service
Heavy Equipment - 2nd Place Dan Burnham Ray’s Truck Service
Antique -1st Place Zachary Fahie Sebago Signworks
Antique -2nd Place Richard Cotton Thornton Heights Engine Company No. Six
Alternate Mode -1st Place Steve Dupuis Digital Sky
Pick-up Truck -1st Place Don Mitsmenn Retired
Pick-up Truck - 2nd Place Gary Musler GTM Excavation
Flatbed Class – 1st Place Dylan Court Ray’s Truck Service
Flatbed Class – 2nd Place Jeff Cowan Superior Crushing
Wrecker Class – 1st Place Dave Lowe B & B Towing
Wrecker Class – 2nd Place Will Martin DC Towing & Recovery
Small Fleet Van – 1st Place Steve Gregoire Reliable Carriers
Small Fleet Van – 2nd Place Cory Crawford Lachance Trucking
Large Fleet Van – 1st Place Dustin Allen Walmart Transportation
Large Fleet Van – 2nd Place Mark Boclair ADUSA / Hannaford
First Responder – 1st Place Dustin Perreault South Portland Fire Dept.
Vehicle that traveled furthest to attend: Will Martin. Distance: 170 miles.
Company with most vehicles in Convoy: B & B Towing. #Vehicles: 10
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TRUCK SHOW AWARDS
sponsored by Maine Motor Transport Association
Driver Company
Bobtail - 1st Place Luke Keniston New England Truck Center
Bobtail - 2nd Place Charles Stroud B & B Towing
Tanker -1st Place Ed Fernald Splash Trucking
Tanker - 2nd Place Nick Gralenski Irving Oil
Heavy Equipment -1st Place Robert Snow Keeley Crane Service
Heavy Equipment - 2nd Place Dan Burnham Ray’s Truck Service
Antique -1st Place Zachary Fahie Sebago Signworks
Antique -2nd Place Richard Cotton Thornton Heights Engine Company No. Six
Alternate Mode -1st Place Steve Dupuis Digital Sky
Pick-up Truck -1st Place Don Mitsmenn Retired
Pick-up Truck - 2nd Place Gary Musler GTM Excavation
Flatbed Class – 1st Place Dylan Court Ray’s Truck Service
Flatbed Class – 2nd Place Jeff Cowan Superior Crushing
Wrecker Class – 1st Place Dave Lowe B & B Towing
Wrecker Class – 2nd Place Will Martin DC Towing & Recovery
Small Fleet Van – 1st Place Steve Gregoire Reliable Carriers
Small Fleet Van – 2nd Place Cory Crawford Lachance Trucking
Large Fleet Van – 1st Place Dustin Allen Walmart Transportation
Large Fleet Van – 2nd Place Mark Boclair ADUSA / Hannaford
First Responder – 1st Place Dustin Perreault South Portland Fire Dept.
Vehicle that traveled furthest to attend: Will Martin. Distance: 170 miles.
Company with most vehicles in Convoy: B & B Towing. #Vehicles: 10
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2022 Maine Trucking for Kids Convoy
Truck Driving Competition Awards
Charlie Mansfield Memorial Truck Driving Challenge
Sponsored by Northeast Technical Institute
Tractor-Trailer Class Straight Truck Class
1st Place 1st Place
Name: Keeff Abbott Name: Marilyn Kelley
Company: Company:
Score: 225 Score: 225
2nd Place 2nd Place
Name: Debbie Holbin Name: Butch Buzzell
Company: Company: Walmart Retired
Score: 195 Score: 205
3rd Place 3rd Place
Name: Ed Fernald Name: Devin Fahie
Company: Splash Company: Sebago Signworks
Score: 180 Score: 190
4th Place 4th Place
Name: Denis Litalien Name: Tony McGilvray
Company: Brown Dog Carriers Company: Nelson
Score: 130 Score: 185
Truck Driving Competition Awards
Charlie Mansfield Memorial Truck Driving Challenge
Sponsored by Northeast Technical Institute
Tractor-Trailer Class Straight Truck Class
1st Place 1st Place
Name: Keeff Abbott Name: Marilyn Kelley
Company: Company:
Score: 225 Score: 225
2nd Place 2nd Place
Name: Debbie Holbin Name: Butch Buzzell
Company: Company: Walmart Retired
Score: 195 Score: 205
3rd Place 3rd Place
Name: Ed Fernald Name: Devin Fahie
Company: Splash Company: Sebago Signworks
Score: 180 Score: 190
4th Place 4th Place
Name: Denis Litalien Name: Tony McGilvray
Company: Brown Dog Carriers Company: Nelson
Score: 130 Score: 185
Special Awards – 2022
Digital Sky
Digital Sky is being seen all over our local area and they have
committed to supporting our event in a big way. Their commitment
to this event helps Camp Sunshine and Camp POSTCARD do
what they do best to help the kids. They are always one of the top
fundraisers for this event and for that we say, “Thanks for what
you do!”
Bob Cyr
Bob has stepped up in a big way in helping to make this event a
huge success. Every bite you took of those delicious hamburgers
and hot dogs relates to how much effort Bob puts into this day to
keep everyone from going hungry and adding a chunk of change to
the fundraising for the Camps. Bob, thanks for what you do!
Mike and Karen Wescott
If you don’t recognize the names, don’t worry, you’re not alone.
Both have been active behind the scenes in soliciting donations
that will help Camp Sunshine and Camp POSTCARD do what
they do with the kids. Karen even challenged our top fundraiser
with trying to outdo him. For that we say, “Thanks for what you
do!”
Michael Coon
Michael got involved with Camp POSTCARD a number of years
ago and is committed to the success of their mission. He also is a
big assist for putting this event on taking part in all the meetings and
just generally filling in whatever we need from him. Thanks so much for
what you do, both for the event and for the Camps!
Digital Sky
Digital Sky is being seen all over our local area and they have
committed to supporting our event in a big way. Their commitment
to this event helps Camp Sunshine and Camp POSTCARD do
what they do best to help the kids. They are always one of the top
fundraisers for this event and for that we say, “Thanks for what
you do!”
Bob Cyr
Bob has stepped up in a big way in helping to make this event a
huge success. Every bite you took of those delicious hamburgers
and hot dogs relates to how much effort Bob puts into this day to
keep everyone from going hungry and adding a chunk of change to
the fundraising for the Camps. Bob, thanks for what you do!
Mike and Karen Wescott
If you don’t recognize the names, don’t worry, you’re not alone.
Both have been active behind the scenes in soliciting donations
that will help Camp Sunshine and Camp POSTCARD do what
they do with the kids. Karen even challenged our top fundraiser
with trying to outdo him. For that we say, “Thanks for what you
do!”
Michael Coon
Michael got involved with Camp POSTCARD a number of years
ago and is committed to the success of their mission. He also is a
big assist for putting this event on taking part in all the meetings and
just generally filling in whatever we need from him. Thanks so much for
what you do, both for the event and for the Camps!
Camp Sunshine Check Presentation - November 10, 2022
