Saluki Touch-A-Truck
Saluki Touch-a-Truck is a free community-based event. Business and community organizations bring their BIG vehicles out for kids to have an interactive, hands-on experience. Honk the horn, climb into the cab, take fun pictures, and learn how machinery works.
Participants for 2019 include:
- Police Cruiser - Carbondale Police Department
- Moving Truck and Trailer - U Haul
- Boom Truck - South Side Lumber Inc.
- 2019 Ford F150 Raptor - Vogler Ford
- Recycling Truck - City of Carbondale
- Street Sweeper - City of Carbondale
- Case 590 Backhoe - City of Carbondale
- Single Axle Dump Truck - City of Carbondale
- Patrol Vehicle - SIU Department of Public Safety
- Bucket Truck - Ameren Illinois
- Mini Excavator - SIU Plant and Service Operations
- Skid Steer - SIU Carbondale Plant and Service Operations
- Tractor - SIU Carbondale Plant and Service Operations
- Dump Truck - SIU Carbondale Plant and Service Operations
- '66 Nova Drag car - SIU Automotive
- One Ton Truck and Enclosed Trailer - SIU Automotive
- Flight Simulator - SIU Aviation Technologies
Questions? Please contact University Events & Protocol at events@siu.edu or 618-453-7424.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a cost to attend Saluki Touch-a-Truck?
Saluki Touch-a-Truck is a FREE event, sponsored by Saluki Athletics, the Office of the Chancellor, and participating businesses and community organizations.
Do I need a football game ticket to attend Saluki Touch-a-Truck?
Game tickets are not required to attend Saluki Touch-a-Truck.
Is there an age limit for Saluki Touch-a-Truck?
Saluki Touch-a-Truck is an all-ages event. Youth under 18 should be accompanied by a responsible adult.