THE ALTRANS ROADEO
March 15-16, 2024
Lake Point State Park
Eufaula, AL
"It's More Than A Roadeo. It's A Training Event!"
The ALTRANS ROADEO Is Held Annually And Provides Opportunities For Drivers To Display Their Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Relating To The Precise Operation Of Transit Vehicles.
3 Driving Divisions: Van, Bus, & Urban
4 Competition Categories: Driving Course, Written Test, Pre-Trip Inspection, & Wheelchair Securement
Competition
The ROADEO Training Guide includes information that will enable contestants to become familiar with the ROADEO events, the course layout, the rules of conduct, and scoring.
The Guides Include Information That Will Enable Contestants To Become Familiar With The Roadeo Events, Course Layout, Rules Of Conduct, And Scoring.
Awards:
1st, 2nd, 3rd In Each Division
Driver Spirit Award
Closest To The Cone Award
Road Runner Award
First Place winners in each division qualify to attend and compete in the Community Transportation Association of America’s (CTAA) National Bus and Paratransit Roadeo.
2024 State Roadeo Winners
Van
1st - Shannon Dumas
BRATS
2nd - Ronnie Wilkinson
CARTS
3rd - Brady Williams
NACOLG
Bus
1st - Steve Huggins
BRATS
2nd - Jody Glover
CARTS
3rd - Candace McDonald
BRATS
Urban
1st - Nicola Boyce
BJCTA
2nd - LaTala Tunstall
Tuscaloosa Transit
3rd - Shalona Dinsmore
Tuscaloosa Transit
2023 State Roadeo Winners
Van
1st - Shannon Dumas
BRATS
2nd - Kem Hopkins
BRATS
3rd - Bobbie Matthews
Madison County TRAM
Bus
1st - Joe Dishman
BRATS
1st - Jody Glover
CARTS
3rd - LaTala Tunstall
Tuscaloosa Transit
Urban
1st - Alvin Franklin
Huntsville Transit
2nd - Reychal Lewis
Huntsville Transit
3rd - Nikola Boyce
BJCTA
CTAA National Roadeo Winners From Alabama
2022
Small Bus: Jody Glover – CARTS, Ray Mayo, BRATS
Minivan: Shannon Dumas – BRATS, Kem Hopkins, BRATS
2021
Small Bus: Jody Glover – CARTS
Minivan: Shannon Dumas – BRATS
2020
Small Bus: Jim Padgett – BRATS
Minivan: Teresa Givens – CARTS
2019
Driver of the Year: Wade Hancock, CARTS, Cullman, Ala.
Van: Wade Hancock, CARTS, Cullman, Ala.
2018
Otis Reed, Jr. Driver of the Year: Wade Hancock, CARTS, Cullman, Ala.
Van Winner: Wade Hancock, CARTS, Cullman, Ala.
2017
Otis Reed, Jr. Driver of the Year: Aaron Jasso, Baldwin Regional Area Transportation System, Robertsdale, Ala.
Van Winner: Aaron Jasso, Baldwin Regional Area Transportation System, Robertsdale, Ala.
2016
BOC Winner: Wade Hancock, CARTS, Cullman, Ala.
2015
Rookie of the Year: Keith Patterson, CARTS, Cullman, Ala.
2012
Van Winner: Ron Stewart, Baldwin Rural Area Transportation System, Robertsdale, Ala.
Otis Reed Q’Straint/Sure-Lok Driver of the Year: Ron Stewart, Baldwin Rural Area Transportation System, Robertsdale, Ala.
2010
Van Winner: Ron Stewart, BRATS, Robertsdale, Ala. Sure-Lok Driver of the Year: Ron Stewart, BRATS, Robertsdale, Ala.
2008
Ricon Driver of the Year: Lenzy Williams, BRATS, Robertsdale Ala. Van Results: Winner: Lenzy Williams, BRATS, Robertsdale Ala.
2002
Van Winner: Dwayne Brannon, Baldwin County Area Transit System, Robertsdale, Ala.
2000
Van Winner: Lenzy Williams, B.R.A.T.S., Robertsdale, Ala.
Testimonials
Jim P.
"As a public transit driver, I believe the Roadeo helps a driver to improve their skill with everyday driving challenges. Also, the extra training received by ALDOT, ALEA, and the different vendors help us with transporting passengers. At the STATE ROADEO we have a chance to meet with other drivers around the state, learn of any problems they have had, and how they solved them. Included in our training at state, we learn new laws and regulations pertaining to the transportation of passengers, including those covered by the ADA! As drivers we have many responsibilities, but first and foremost is the transportation of our passengers safely and securely! It has been a great honor and learning experience representing BRATS at the state level. Thank you!"
Wade H.
"Roadeo has been a fun experience. I have made many new friends not only in the state but across the nation. It is a great time to meet drivers from other agencies and share ideas of how certain situations are handled."
Jerita C.
"One way attending the State Roadeo has benefited me is getting to meet other drivers from this great State of Alabama. Learning different ways that each transit system operates apart from BRATS but also learning how similar transit systems really are, especially when it comes to dealing with passengers and how we meet those needs of each individual. Knowing that for some, the transit system may be their only transportation and how each driver takes their job serious and enjoys what they do. Serving others. The training classes help me to learn and recognize a situation that I may encounter, how to respond in a positive professional manner to the best of my ability. And the obstacle course helps me improve on maneuvering my bus when I am in the real world and I get into tight spots."