Each year, skilled heavy equipment operators from the Alabama Department of Transportation come together to showcase their expertise in the annual ROADeo competition.
This event highlights precision, control, and mastery across a range of machinery, including the Single-Axle Dump Truck, Tandem-Axle Dump Truck, Backhoe, Motor Grader, Skid Steer, Lowboy, and Tractor.
Competitors face a series of demanding challenges, from parallel parking and tight cone navigation to the unique “golf ball with a spoon” test and complex obstacle courses.
The following individuals emerged as the top performers in their respective categories at the Troy and Montgomery Area ROADeos.
Single- Axle Dump Truck
- Rex Jackson- Troy Area, District 72
- Joseph Matthews- Montgomery Area, District 63
Tandem-Axle Dump Truck
- Chris Racz- Troy Area, District 73
- Elvis Miles- Montgomery, District 62
Backhoe
- James Morrow- Troy Area, District 73
- Phillip Thomas- Montgomery Area, District 66
Motor Grader
- Steven Adams- Troy Area, District 75
- Andre Beasley- Montgomery Area, District 63
Skid Steer
- Tim Halter- Troy Area, Area wide
- James Milan- Montgomery Area, District 62
Tractor Mower
- Adam Hill- Troy Area, District 73
- Danny Johnson- Montgomery Area, District 62
Lowboy
- Tyler Ware- Troy Area, Area wide
- Rodney Haynes- Montgomery Area, District 62
Next, these winners will advance to the statewide ROADeo in Montgomery on May 14th.
