The annual Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) state ROADeo was held on Wednesday, May 14 in Montgomery.
This competition puts ALDOT’s most skilled equipment operators to the test. Each operator won their area event to earn the opportunity to compete at the state ROADeo in Montgomery.
These operators competed in various categories, showcasing their expertise in maneuvering large vehicles and equipment through challenging courses. The participants demonstrated their ability to operate efficiently, precisely and safely in seven different categories.
- Tractor Truck with Lowboy Trailer
- Tandem Axle Dump Truck
- Backhoe
- Single Axle Dump Truck
- Tractor with Mower
- Motor Grader
- Skid Steer
The ROADeo promotes skill advancement for heavy equipment operators, safety awareness and employee morale. During the event, the best equipment operators are recognized in a friendly, competitive atmosphere.
The winners of each event will make up the ALDOT team for the Southeastern Regional Equipment ROADeo held in Kentucky this September.
The individual winners were as follows:
Tandem Axle Dump Truck
2nd Place: Larry Williams, Tuscaloosa Area (left)
1st Place: Robert Blanks, Birmingham Area (right)
Backhoe
2nd Place: Patrick Childers, Birmingham Area (left)
1st Place: Gavin Thompson, Mobile Area (right)
Single Axle Dump Truck
2nd Place: Joseph Matthews, Montgomery Area (left)
1st Place: Hendrick Austin, Tuscaloosa Area (right)
Tractor with Mower
2nd Place: David Dingler, Birmingham Area (left)
1st Place: Adam Hill, Troy Area (right)
Motor Grader
2nd Place: Maple Hunt, Grove Hill Area (left)
1st Place: Reuben Fairley, Guntersville Area (right)
Skid Steer
2nd Place: Dillon Haley, Fayette Area (left)
1st Place: Coleman Wilkerson, Grove Hill Area (right)
