Nebraska Association of Transportation Providers

10/07/2026

10/06/2026

What a day at the 2026 NATP Roadeo on October 1st! 🚌

Transit drivers from across Nebraska put their skills to the test in Pre-Trip Inspections, Wheelchair Securement, and some tough courses. Thank you to our judges and spectators for making the trip to cheer them on!

Congratulations to this year's winners:

🚐 Mini-Van
1st – Mindy Manning (Florence Home)
2nd – David Owens (Cedar County Transit)
3rd – Larry Johnson (Midland Public Transit)

🚌 Body on Chassis
1st – Joe Walker (Metro Transit)
2nd – Natasha Knaub (KCTS)
3rd – Nick Meza (KCTS)

⭐ Spirit Award – Laura Noecker & David Owens (Cedar County Transit)
🏆 Driver of the Year – Joe Walker (762/1000 points)

At our NATP Annual Meeting, we also honored Ashley Gowery (Cedar County Transit) as Rookie Manager of the Year and Pam Arterburn (Midland Public Transit) as Public Transit Manager of the Year. Congratulations, Ashley and Pam!

Thank you to all the operators who keep Nebraska moving safely every day. 💙

09/16/2026

⏰ LAST CALL — 2026 NATP Service Award nominations close TODAY at 4:00 p.m.

If a name came to mind yesterday, don't let the day get away from you. Five minutes now means someone gets recognized later.

Nominate here 👇
https://wkf.ms/4hqOzzI

09/15/2026

🏆Nominations for the 2026 NATP Service Awards close TOMORROW at 4:00 p.m.

Know a transit manager who steadied the ship this year? An innovator who fixed something everyone else worked around? A retiree who gave this work a career? Someone is waiting to hear that their work got noticed — and a nomination is how they find out.

Six categories. Five minutes. A few sentences is all it takes.

Nominate here 👇
https://wkf.ms/4hqOzzI

09/14/2026

Tight turns. Blind spots. Passengers who need real care getting on and off. Your drivers handle it every day — and the 2026 NATP Annual Drivers Training & Statewide Roadeo is built around exactly that work.

🗓️ September 30 – October 1 | Kearney, NE
🚌 Wednesday: a full day of hands-on driver training
🏁 Thursday: the 34th Annual Statewide Roadeo Competition

Registration is open now, and travel + registration are reimbursed 100% through RTAP.

Register 👉 https://advancedassociationmanagement.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Register/lzFn0AAUjC5Cw

09/04/2026

📢Quick Heads Up

The association office will be closed Monday, September 7 for Labor Day, and Tuesday, September 8 for an all-staff professional development day. We'll be back to regular hours on Wednesday, September 9. Thanks for your understanding.

09/04/2026

📣 Registration reminder!

The 2026 NATP Roadeo & Driver Training is coming up fast! If you haven’t registered yet, now is a great time to get it on your calendar and secure your spot.

Join us September 30–October 1 in Kearney for driver training, competition and a little friendly Roadeo fun as we get one step closer to Atlantic City! 🚌🏆

👉 Register early and check it off your to-do list! https://advancedassociationmanagement.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Register/lzFn0AAUjC5Cw

08/25/2026

Have you registered for the 2026 NATP Roadeo & Driver Training yet?

September 30–October 1 will be here before you know it, so don’t wait until the last minute! Get your registration taken care of early and check one more thing off your list.

📅 September 30–October 1, 2026
📍 Kearney, Nebraska

Ready to lock it in? Register today and get ready to steer toward Atlantic City!
👉https://advancedassociationmanagement.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Register/lzFn0AAUjC5Cw

08/12/2026

🌊☀️ Don't Forget to Register! ☀️🌊

Pack your sunglasses, bring your team spirit, and get ready for a little East Coast boardwalk charm right here in Nebraska!

You are invited to attend the 2026 NATP Annual Drivers Training & Statewide Roadeo Competition, where we'll combine professional development, friendly competition, and a relaxed Atlantic City coastal vibe for a memorable two-day event.

🚍 Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Annual Drivers Training
Younes Conference Center South

🏁 Thursday, October 1, 2026
NATP's 34th Annual Statewide Roadeo
Nebraska Safety Center Driving Range

Register here: https://advancedassociationmanagement.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Register/lzFn0AAUjC5Cw

05/10/2026

Kristen Andst sticking a pose after her CTAA run