The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will host its “Truck Day” event on Saturday, June 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The event was originally scheduled for Saturday, May 18, but was postponed due to weather. It will take place at the MCDOT Truck Depot and Salt Barn at 17000 Crabbs Branch Way in Rockville.
Truck Day will offer the opportunity for a hands-on experience with MCDOT vehicles including, a bucket truck, tractor, semi-truck and bus. The event also will feature first responder vehicles and a fire engine, with the chance to meet the essential workers who operate them. MCDOT Highway Services employees will be available to answer questions and share how their vehicles work and the role their vehicles serve.
As part of the event, MCDOT will showcase entries in the annual “Paint the Plow” contest. A total of 16 Montgomery County public middle schools will participate in a competition to name and decorate a snowplow. Attendees at Truck Day will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite snowplow name and design. First-, second- and third-place winners will receive cash prizes for their schools. The popular snowplows are deployed across the region during snowstorms in the winter months.
In addition to the Truck Day event, MCDOT will run a social media campaign to highlight MCDOT Division of Highway Services employees and the essential work they do. The campaign will spotlight employees through video content to highlight their contributions.
To learn more about the “Paint the Plow” contest or other MCDOT-sponsored activities during “Public Works Week,” visit the Paint the Plow website.
