2014 Nebraska Association of Transportation Providers
ANNUAL STATEWIDE
DRIVERS TRAINING & ROADEO
NATP ROADEO
The NATP Roadeo is the only state venue to honor and celebrate the
value of rural and community transit operators – the backbone of
Nebraska public transportation. This exciting event draws drivers
from around the state to test their skills, network with other drivers,
learn new skills and celebrate their efforts. All NATP members are
invited to attend the free drivers training and to participate as a
judge or volunteer at the Roadeo. This is an excellent, inexpensive
way to provide training for our Nebraska drivers!
DRIVERS TRAINING
Everyone is welcome to attend the Drivers
Training.
 Takes place at the Holiday Inn & The Nebraska
Safety Center
 Free training & lunch to NATP members!
 Work with NDOR to ensure education meets
driver training requirements
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DRIVERS TRAINING
Bud Fears of Sure-Lok/Q-Straint leads a wheelchair securement segment
DRIVERS TRAINING
Wyatt Hoagland leads the Defensive Driving course
DRIVERS TRAINING
Enjoy a meal at the hotel while networking
and mingling with fellow NATP members
Great promotional items!!
ROADEO
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There are four components of the Roadeo
A
Written Test (taken from NE Drivers Manual)
 Pre-Trip Inspection
 Wheelchair securement
 Driving the obstacle course
 Van
Division
 Mini Van Division
 Small Bus Division
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Fee to compete is only $50
 Includes
meals, snacks, T-shirt and giveaway items
ROADEO TOOLKIT
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National RTAP has online Roadeo Toolkit
 How
Roadeo is scored
 View videos of each driving segment of the obstacle
course – Shows new drivers what to expect
http://webbuilder.nationalrtap.org/roadeo/BusRoade
oBasicsVideo.aspx
ROADEO
Pre-Trip Inspection
ROADEO
Wheelchair Securement
ROADEO
Driving obstacle course – compete in either the Small Bus Division, Mini-Van Division or
Van Division
ROADEO
First time drivers?? Don’t be nervous! Everyone is encouraging and the “veterans,”
judges and staff can offer helpful advice.
ROADEO
The Roadeo is a time to get together and celebrate our drivers.
This is not only a learning/networking opportunity – but a FUN
experience!
Last year’s theme was Hawaiian – stay tuned to find out this
year’s theme!
ROADEO

Perks!
 Great
giveaway items
 Plenty of snacks, coffee and Mountain Dew to keep
you going!
 Enjoy a September day outdoors
 Learn new skills
 Meet up with friends and colleagues
 Win money!
 And…..
ROADEO
You could win a trip to the National Roadeo!
 The top drivers from each division (and their
managers) will receive a scholarship to
compete at the National Roadeo in the
summer!
 Next year’s competition will take place in
Tampa, Florida!!
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AWARDS CEREMONY
After a day on the course, attendees are invited
to the awards banquet
 Drivers, Judges and Committee are recognized
 Winning drivers of the Roadeo & Driver of the
Year are announced
 Safe Driver awards are given
 Spirit award given to most encouraging
attendee
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AWARDS CEREMONY
COME ON DOWN!!
Everyone is encouraged to at least TRY! There’s
nothing to lose and a whole lot to gain!
 Need more information? Contact the NATP
office to have a copy of the Roadeo Drivers
Manual emailed to you.
 Get online a view the course layout.
 We need your support!
 See you in September!!
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WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT
Funding has already been cut for the Roadeo
 Loss of all funding is a possibility – unless
number of participants increases
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JUST FOR FUN…
Even your executive director, Kathi Schildt, drove the course!