Alabama RTAP Training Roadeo
Celebrating Alabama's Best in Transit — Through Training and Teamwork.
March 14–15, 2025 | LakePoint State Park, Eufaula, AL
It’s More Than A Roadeo. It’s A Training Event.
The Alabama RTAP Training Roadeo is a competitive training event that brings together top transit professionals from Alabama’s rural and urban transit agencies. Participants have the opportunity to sharpen their skills through a written knowledge test, vehicle inspection, wheelchair securement testing, and a driving obstacle course.
While the focus is on professional development and hands-on training, the Roadeo also recognizes outstanding performance with top honors — and offers a chance to build valuable connections with transit peers across the state.
3 Driving Divisions
Van, Bus, Urban
4 Competitions
Driving Course, Written Test, Pre-Trip Inspection, Wheelchair Securement
Awards
1st, 2nd & 3rd Place + Special Awards
Event Highlights
Scenes from past Roadeos — training, competition, and teamwork in action.
2025 Winners
Van Division
1st - Shannon Dumas - BRATS (left)
2nd - Johnnie Riggs - Lawrence (middle)
3rd - Theresa Carey - West AL Public Transit (right)
2025 Winners
Bus Division
1st - Jody Glover - CARTS (left)
2nd - Ray Mayo - BRATS (middle)
3rd - Teresa Parker - CATS (right
2025 Winners
Urban Division
1st - Nioka Boyes- B'ham Transit (left)
2nd - Cynthia Mitchel - Tuscaloosa Transit (middle)
3rd - Reycal Lewis - Huntsville Transit (right)
4202 Winners
Van Division
1st - Shannon Dumas - BRATS (left)
2nd - Ronnie Wilkinson - CARTS (middle)
3rd - Brady Williams - NACOLG (right)
2024 Winners
Bus Division
1st - Steve Huggins - BRATS (left)
2nd - Jody Glover - CARTS (middle)
3rd - Candace McDonald - BRATS (right)
4202 Winners
Urban Division
1st - Nicola Boyce - BJCTA (left)
2nd - LaTala Tunstall - Tuscaloosa (middle)
3rd - Shalona Dinsmore - Tuscaloosa (right)
CTAA National Roadeo Winners From Alabama
1st place winners in each division qualify to attend and compete in the Community Transportation Association of America’s (CTAA) National Bus and Paratransit Roadeo.
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
Driver of the Year: Wade Hancock, CARTS, Cullman, Ala.
Van : Wade Hancock, CARTS, Cullman, Ala.
2017
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.
