Arkansas Department of Transportation crews from across the state gathered June 11 to compete in the 2026 Equipment Operators Roadeo, showcasing the skills they use every day to maintain Arkansas highways and interstates.
The annual competition allows Arkansas Department of Transportation employees to demonstrate precision, safety awareness, and efficiency while operating heavy equipment in a controlled environment designed to reinforce real-world safety practices.
Competitors represented their respective Arkansas Department of Transportation districts and were tested in 7 categories including Lowboy Truck, Tandem Axle Dump Truck, Single Axle Dump Truck, Tractor/Mower, Backhoe, Motor Patrol, and Skid Steer.
District 8 captured the overall crew championship, followed by District 5 in 2nd place and District 9 in 3rd place…