We need help naming 16 snowplows in the Nebraska Department of Transportation’s fleet. Now through October 3, students in grades K–6 can submit their most imaginative, silly, or clever names for a chance to see their idea featured on one of NDOT’s 600 snowplows—trackable in real time at 511.nebraska.gov. Two winners will be selected from each of NDOT’s eight Districts. View the district map here.

 

IT’S ABOUT SAFETY

 

This fun competition is also a way to educate students (and future drivers!) about winter safety and snowplow drivers – who play a vital role in keeping Nebraska roads safe during the winter months. Snowplow operators keep our roads clear and motorists safe. They also help ensure that emergency vehicles can get to those who need their services. NDOT's snowplow drivers often work long shifts in challenging conditions, and we want students to better understand this essential work while also learning how to stay safe around snowplows. Check out our classroom resources to the right. 

 

CONTEST RULES

 

Open to Nebraska students in K-6th grade, submit one name per student or class. Submitting multiple entries? Use an Excel document and email entries to jessica.sodeke@nebraska.gov. Please include: school name and city, teacher name/email, student name, snowplow name submissions, and NDOT district number. We are not able to open Google forms.

 

Important: Only schools can submit entries. Parents and caregivers—please share our website with your child’s school and ask them to submit.

 

Deadline: Entries are due by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, October 3.

 

Each winning student receives a mini snowplow branded with the selected name; a celebratory educational visit from NDOT's snow warriors; and commemorative Name-a-Snowplow signs for home and school.

 

   

Classroom Resources 

 

NDOT's fleet of over 600 snowplows are equipped with full liquid tanks and stocked with more than 200,000 tons of salt so we're ready to tackle Nebraska's icy conditions. Explore our resources below to bring snowplow operations and winter safety lessons into your classroom.

 

Winter Driving Safety

 

Lower Elementary Winter Activities

 

Upper Elementary Winter Activities