Indiana Council on Specialized Transportation

What is ROADEO?  

Roadeo is a tremendous opportunity to promote transportation in Indiana and also to let your drivers know how much they are appreciated by your agency. We sincerely hope after reading through the information on Roadeo that your agency will participate on April 18th.  For more information on the Roadeo, please contact Vicky Warner at Indiana RTAP @ 812-314-2946 or Becky Allen at Access Johnson County @ 317-738-5523.  

 

Who May Compete:  Any driver, who has been employed or acted as a volunteer driver in either demand response or regular route service since 05-2014, may enter.  During that time the driver must not have had a chargeable accident; been suspended from duty; had disciplinary action; or had three unauthorized absences.

 

What is Involved:  Driver's will take a written test, drive an obstacle course, and demonstrate vehicle inspection and passenger assistance skills.  The driving test will be conducted with a 15 passenger van.  A detailed course description will be mailed out with the confirmation of your registration.

 

Where will ROADEO be held:  Columbus Airport, Columbus, IN.  (detailed instructions will be sent with your registration)

 

When is the ROADEO?  Saturday, April 18th from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. 

 

Why should my agency participate?  This event promotes transportation in Indiana.  It also gives your agency a chance to show your drivers how much you appreciate their skills.  All drivers who particpate will receive a Certificate of Participation from INCOST/RTAP.  Prizes will be awarded for the top three drivers.  The first and second place competitors will receive an all expense paid trip to Tampa, FL to compete in the twenty-sixth National Transportation Roadeo held on May 31, 2015.

 

How much will it cost?  INCOST Members is $30 per driver and $20 for each additional driver.  Non-Members will be $50 per driver and $20 for each additional driver.